Richard Kahler has been an investment adviser representative at KFG since September 2025, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Richard Kahler studied American College in Bryn Mawr at PA.
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.
Rick Kahler is president of Kahler Financial Group, based in Rapid City, South Dakota. He founded the firm in 1981 and is co-author of six books on the psychology of money. He is a founding board member and past Chair of the Financial Therapy Association and serves as a Distinguished Adjunct Professor at Golden Gate University.
Richard Kahler’s longest registration was 37 years at Kahler Financial Group, Inc. (1988–2025). Before joining KFG in 2025, Richard Kahler was registered through Kahler Financial Group, Inc. and Khaler Financial Group.
- Kahler Financial Group, Inc.– · 37 yearsRapid City, SD · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 124042
- Khaler Financial Group– · 14 yearsRapid City, SD · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 124042
Professional designations
Listed by KFG
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
- Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
- Certified Financial Therapist™
- Certified Financial Transitionist®
- Certified IFS℠ Practitioner
Investment adviser representative registrations
Richard Kahler is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in September 2025.
- South DakotaSince 15 September 2025
- TexasSince 12 September 2025
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 5 January 1989 |
| Series 39 | Direct Participation Programs Principal Examination | 30 July 1986 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 18 January 1986 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 6 December 1982 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 3 December 1982 |
| Series 22 | Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination | 8 November 1982 |
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Direct Participation Programs Principal Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
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- Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
- Full name
- Richard Steven Kahler
- CRD
- 1072338
- Firm
- KFG · CRD 337331
- Office
- 429 Quincy St, Rapid City, SD 57701
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- July 1988
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- kahlerfinancial.com
Where does Richard Kahler work?
Richard Kahler is an investment adviser representative registered through KFG, LLC since September 2025, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Richard Kahler a financial advisor?
Yes. Richard Kahler has a current investment-adviser registration in South Dakota and Texas, through KFG since September 2025.
How many years of experience does Richard Kahler have?
Richard Kahler has 38 years in the financial industry, since July 1988, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Richard Kahler passed?
Richard Kahler has passed 6 licensing exams: the Series 22, Series 6, Series 63, Series 7, Series 39 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 22, was passed in November 1982.
Where did Richard Kahler work before KFG?
Before KFG, Richard Kahler was registered through Khaler Financial Group, July 1988 to December 2002.
Where is Richard Kahler based?
Richard Kahler’s registered office is in Rapid City, SD.
Is Richard Kahler registered with FINRA?
No. Richard Kahler has no current broker registration.
Is Richard Kahler a CFP?
KFG lists Richard Kahler with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Richard Kahler’s record?
Search CRD 1072338 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Richard Kahler’s full registration record.
