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3 reasons why you should start financial planning today

First National Wealth Management

Oftentimes, when people think of financial planning, they assume that it’s only relevant to those nearing retirement or who have substantial assets — and it’s easy to see why that perception exists. But, what about younger adults? Those of you...
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Changes on the horizon this harvest season

First on the Farm

Harvest season means so much to all of us in the ag industry. Abundance: Harvest season is a favorite of mine and, I’m certain, of nearly all the readers of our First on the Farm newsletter. It’s a culmination of...
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Keeping the lights on: Angela Giombetti’s journey to financial literacy

Common Cents on the Prairie™

Keeping the lights on in your house all day sounds like a huge waste of money, right? And yet, Angela Giombetti makes it make sense. On the latest episode of Common Cents on the Prairie™, Angela, head of marketing at...
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15 years of business banking done differently: Nick Bentele reflects on career at First National Bank

“I went to the career center at Augie and said, ‘I need a job.’ And the counselor, Sandi Vietor, says, ‘You should work at First National Bank.’ I said, ‘All right. That sounds good.’” As you can tell from the...

Tea With Teammates

Sally Chapman

Sally Chapman is spilling the tea about what it's like to be on the front lines of First National Bank's award-winning workplace culture.
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Estate planning basics: Wills, powers of attorney, and trusts, oh my!

First National Wealth Management

As Benjamin Franklin once said, nothing in this world is certain except death and taxes. Fortunately, with a well-drafted estate plan, you can avoid burdening your loved ones with some of the negative financial effects of both. Estate planning allows...
Lisa Hochhalter and her family pose for a picture near a body of water at the bottom of a rocky cliff.

A steady hand as the industry evolves: The Advantage Network's Lisa Hochhalter

This article was originally published in the Independent Community Bankers of South Dakota’s magazine, “The Bottom Line.” No one works alone in a network. This is especially true for Lisa Hochhalter, Lead Advantage Specialist for The Advantage Network. The Advantage...
Interns from The First National Bank in Sioux Falls pose for a group photo at Feeding South Dakota

First National Bank interns learn the value of giving back with Feeding South Dakota outing

Interns at The First National Bank in Sioux Falls don’t just gain valuable work experience — they also gain their fair share of life experience. That’s because we instill our FIRST Values (Family, Independence & Innovation, Relationships, Stewardship, and Teamwork)...
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Where’s that recession we were promised? Our local experts weigh in

Common Cents on the Prairie™

Aren’t we supposed to be in a recession right now? Earlier this year, it seemed like we just couldn’t escape talks of an impending recession in 2023. But since it still hasn’t happened, the local experts at First National Wealth...
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John Henkhaus of The Everist Company joins FNBSF board of directors

John Henkhaus joined The First National Bank in Sioux Falls’ board of directors at the July board meeting. A native of Davenport, IA, Henkhaus attended college at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, before starting his career...
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