Benjamin Paulding has been CFO/COO and Managing of KFG since July 2025, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns between 10% and 25% of the firm. Benjamin Paulding holds a Master's Certificate in Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning.
KFG, LLC is a Rapid City, SD firm with $188M under management, 101 clients and 10 advisers in one office, as of its July 2026 filing.
Ben Paulding has been a holistic financial planner since 2010 and works at Kahler Financial Group in Rapid City, South Dakota. Over the past fifteen years, he has built a career spanning public and private accounting and finance, leading global teams.
Benjamin Paulding’s longest registration was 2 years at Investment Advisors (2013–2015). Before joining KFG in 2025, Benjamin Paulding was registered through Investment Advisors.
- Investment Advisors– · 2 yearsMechanicsburg, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 15708
Professional designations
Listed by KFG
- Certified Public Accountant
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor®
Investment adviser representative registrations
Benjamin Paulding is registered as an investment adviser representative in South Dakota, since September 2025.
- South DakotaSince 22 September 2025
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 22 May 2013 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 17 April 2013 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Benjamin Aaron Paulding
- CRD
- 5988128
- Firm
- KFG · CRD 337331
- Role
- CFO/COO and Managing
- Office
- 429 Quincy St, Rapid City, SD 57701
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- February 2023
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- kahlerfinancial.com
Where does Benjamin Paulding work?
Benjamin Paulding has been CFO/COO and Managing of KFG, LLC since July 2025.
Is Benjamin Paulding a financial advisor?
Yes. Benjamin Paulding has a current investment-adviser registration in South Dakota, through KFG since September 2025.
How many years of experience does Benjamin Paulding have?
Benjamin Paulding has 3 years in the financial industry, since February 2023, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Benjamin Paulding passed?
Benjamin Paulding has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in April 2013. FINRA credited Benjamin Paulding with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Benjamin Paulding work before KFG?
Before KFG, Benjamin Paulding was registered through Investment Advisors, May 2013 to December 2015.
Where is Benjamin Paulding based?
Benjamin Paulding’s registered office is in Rapid City, SD.
Is Benjamin Paulding registered with FINRA?
No. Benjamin Paulding has no current broker registration.
Is Benjamin Paulding a CFP?
KFG lists Benjamin Paulding with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Benjamin Paulding’s record?
Search CRD 5988128 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Benjamin Paulding’s full registration record.
