Chris is an AIF, LUTCF who began his career in the financial services in 1997 and became an owner of RIA Advisory Group. Chris is driven by the client needs first philosophy and follows the model of educating the client vs. selling the client a product they don’t need. He enjoys the financial planning process and works with private wealth clients and business retirement plans.
Chris and his wife Kellie live in the Black Hills of SD with their 3 children. Hailey married her high school sweetheart in 2017. Aaron married his high school sweetheart in 2021. Alex married a wonderful lady he met while doing mission work. Daily life is focused around learning and growing as an individuals and as a group. Along with schooling, Kellie is Chris’ administrative assistant. She enjoys the challenge and growth opportunities presented each day. Chris enjoys camping, horseback riding, and working on their hobby ranch.
Favorite Holiday: Christmas Favorite Quote: “Enjoy the little things in life for one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.” Bucket list Item: Visit Alaska and if need be save Dana from the bear. Please refer to Dana Rausch’s biography.
Dana is an AIF, LUTCF and JD who began his financial services career with Principal Financial Group, joined Vision Point in 2017 and in 2021 became an owner of RIA Advisory Group.
He works daily with business owners and personal clients to help them successfully create retirement plans, succession and estate plans. Dana implements the Golden Rule: “treat others the way you want to be treated” into private and business owner client meetings. He aspires to make profound and enduring impacts on the lives of those that he serves.
Dana and wife Stacy live in Sioux Falls, SD. Son Ethan also lives/works in Sioux Falls as an Electrician. Daughter Tiana was married to Ben in 2025, and they live in IA where she works as an ICU RN. Dana and Stacy enjoy spending time with friends and family, love outdoor activities and are actively involved in their local Catholic parish and Sioux Falls community.
Favorite Holiday: Festivus 😊 Favorite Quote: Lord grand me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can and Wisdom to know the difference. Bucket List Item: To go moose hunting in Alaska and not become brown bear scat laced with bells and a hint of pepper spray.
David started in the financial services industry in 1992 directly out of Iowa State University. One of his fortes is analyzing and constructing investment portfolios. David works daily with RIA Advisory Group advisors and their clients from around the country.
David and his wife Dianne have two daughters Taylor and Regan. Taylor is a NICU nurse in Kansas City and Regan works for a technology company in central Iowa.
While in college, David used to perform magic professionally. He used that gift to help pay his way through college and actually proposed to Dianne during a stage performance (she said yes!). He is an avid reader and enjoys being a constant learner.
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving Favorite Quote: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge” (Proverbs 1:7) Bucket List Item: To go a whole year wearing shorts (not the same pair).
Pat started his successful financial services career with Principal Financial Group in 2015 where he discovered a passion for helping others through wholistic financial planning. He joined the South Dakota RIA Advisory Group team in 2019 with the desire to be able to offer even more customized services to his clients. Pat’s specialty is creating fiscally sound investment plans for young families and helping pre-retirees to effectively implement financial plans so that they can confidently enjoy retirement.
The McCabe family moved to South Dakota from St. Cloud, Minnesota where Pat helped seniors manage their healthcare and insurance needs during retirement. Prior to entering the financial services industry Pat also worked for seven years in the college athletics realm where he specialized in athletic communications. Pat and his wife Becky are now happy residents of Madison, SD where Becky is actively involved organizing the regional youth soccer program. Pat and Becky both enjoy the busy life of raising their three very active young daughters and for fun the McCabe family loves to travel and go camping.
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving (the day is just about eating, and you don’t have to get anyone a gift) Favorite Quote: "Don’t curse the result while nurturing the cause.”.
Laurie began her career in the financial services industry in 2010 and joined RIA Advisory Group in 2020. Laurie works with individuals, families, and businesses to help take control of their financial future and develop strategies to meet their specific goals. Laurie truly enjoys the special connection established with each of her clients.
Laurie graduated Summa Cum Laude from Mankato State University in 1996, with a Bachelor of Science degree. She is a licensed Investment Advisor Representative with RIA Advisory Group LLC, and also holds life and health insurance licenses.
Laurie lives in Luverne, MN with her husband Mike. In her downtime, she enjoys being outdoors, spending time with friends and family, as well as vacations to warm beach destinations.
Favorite Holiday: 4th of July Favorite Quote: “Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live”. Bucket List Item: Visit each of the Virgin Islands.
Todd has been in the Insurance and Financial Services industry since 2004. He enjoys working with people to help achieve their financial goals.
Todd and his wife Brittainy have been married since 2006 and have two daughters and live in Omaha, Nebraska. He received his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Midland University.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, relaxing around the pool, going to his kid's events and golfing. Favorite Holiday: Christmas Favorite Quote: "Around here, however, we don't look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we're curious... and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." -Walt Disney Favorite Food: Five Guys Cheeseburgers.
Keaton Falk is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor with Dakota Advisory Team, dedicated to helping families and businesses build secure, fulfilling financial futures. Keaton entered the industry in July 2022 with a deeply personal mission: having grown up in a hardworking, single-parent household with two siblings in a small apartment, he knows firsthand how critical early, accessible financial guidance can be.
This background drives his commitment to a holistic planning pathway. Rather than focusing on isolated investments, Keaton looks at the entire picture—integrating wealth management, insurance protection, and retirement strategies to ensure his clients’ complete financial ecosystems work in harmony.
Guided by the fiduciary standard to always put his clients' interests first, Keaton specializes in helping young families build foundational wealth, guiding individuals seamlessly into retirement, and partnering with local business owners to design optimized 401(k) and corporate retirement plans.
Outside of the office, Keaton is an avid outdoorsman. He spends his summers dedicated to training his hunting dog, which transitions into chasing waterfowl and upland game across the region once the season opens.
Favorite Holiday: Halloween Favorite Quote: You should enjoy the little detours to the fullest. Because that’s where you’ll find the things more important than what you want. Bucket List Item: Learn to play the Guitar.
Aaron began his financial services career with Dakota Advisory Team in 2025. His passion is assisting individuals, families, and businesses in achieving their financial goals.
Aaron lives in Western South Dakota with his wife, daughter, and son. They enjoy ranching, snowmobiling, and being outdoors. When Aaron is not working, he likes to target shoot and hunt. Before becoming a financial advisor, Aaron worked in various construction fields such as framing, and electrical.
Favorite Holiday: Fourth of July Favorite Quote: Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm. Winston Churchill Bucket List Item: Visit all 50 states.
John is a Certified Financial Planner® and MBA who started his career in the financial services industry in 2008, working as a Wealth Management advisor in two banking institutions in Lincoln and Norfolk, Nebraska. John loves the process of analyzing each client’s unique financial situation and designing a tailored plan and strategy for success. He appreciates the opportunity to build long-term relationships with his clients and provide education on how the financial planning and investment process works and can benefit every family and business.
After proposing to his fiancée, Kassandra, John moved from Nebraska to Rapid City, South Dakota in 2025 and joined the South Dakota RIA Advisory Group team. John is an avid golfer, and when not on the course, he enjoys boating and wakeboarding, playing the drums, guitar, and bass, and attending and watching Nebraska Cornhusker games.
Favorite Holiday: Fourth of July Favorite Quote: “The only educated man is the one who has learned to abandon his own will and do God’s will instead.” - Thomas à Kempis Bucket List Item: Attend The Masters at Augusta National.
Houstyn is a CPA, CFP® who began his accounting career in 2019, adding his CFP® designation and expanded into financial services in 2022. In 2024, he became an owner of ELO CPA’s & Advisors, where he leads the Wealth Management Practice line.
He values a true fiduciary approach as he works with business owners and individuals to navigate the ever evolving accounting and financial services landscape. He finds great fulfillment in helping clients achieve their financial goals and build sustainable businesses for generations to come.
Houstyn and his wife, Lexi, live in Huron, SD, with their two children, Landri and Niklin. The family enjoys spending time at the lake, camping, and being with family and friends.
Favorite Holiday: Christmas Favorite Quote: “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” Bucket List Item: Visit all 50 states..
Kellie works with Dakota Advisory Team where she supports a team of advisors. Kellie has been married to Chris since 1997 and they have professionally worked together since 1998. She is a dedicated team member who enjoys working with clients and their families. Her passion for helping enables each client to efficiently complete their initial review and to seamlessly implement their uniquely personalized financial plan.
Favorite Holiday: Christmas Favorite Quote: "There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." ~Edith Wharton Bucket list item: Visit Alaska and stay a safe distance from bears. Please refer to Chris' and Dana's biography.
Dianne works with the Dakota Advisory Team where she supports a team of advisors. Dianne has been married to David since 1994 and they have professionally worked together since 2021. She has over 35 years of corporate administrative experience in the agriculture, real estate & financial industries. She enjoys working behind the scenes to ensure the smooth operation of the team and clients by utilizing her experience, attention to detail and commitment to service.
Favorite Holiday: Christmas Favorite Quote: "Appreciate the past, make the most of the present and live for the future." ~Unknown .
