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At Dakota Prairie Associates, our mission is to help you make wise financial decisions.
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WELCOME
WELCOME

At Dakota Prairie Associates, you’re more than a client—you’re part of a relationship built on trust, understanding, and personalized guidance. When you work with us, you have an entire team of professionals focused on what matters most to you. Our shared experience and passion for helping others make us a strong partner as you navigate life’s financial decisions.

We believe great financial planning starts with listening. We take the time to learn about your story, your values, and what’s important to you and your family. From there, we create thoughtful, personalized strategies designed to help you feel confident today and prepared for the future. Our goal is to help you build more than a financial plan—we want to help you create a life that reflects what matters most to you.

HOW WE CAN HELP

No matter where you are in life, we’re here to guide you with thoughtful advice and practical solutions tailored to your needs. We walk alongside you every step of the way, helping you feel more confident in decisions that shape your future.

Retirement Income Planning

We help you build a strategy for retirement that provides reliable income, so you can enjoy this season of life with confidence and peace of mind.

Protection for What Matters Most

Life can be unpredictable. We help you safeguard your family and your future with solutions that protect against the impact of extended care needs, disability, or loss.

Investment Management

We work with you to create an investment approach aligned with your goals, time horizon, and comfort level—helping you stay focused through every market cycle.

Charitable Giving & Generosity Strategies

Giving back is a meaningful part of many of our clients’ lives. We help you maximize your impact and support the causes you care about in thoughtful, intentional ways.

Business Solutions & Planning

For farmers and business owners, we offer guidance to help support your employees, protect your business, and plan for the future—whether that includes growth, succession, or transition.

LET'S START THE CONVERSATION

We’d love the opportunity to get to know you. To learn more or schedule an appointment with one of our Financial Advisors:

  • Hit the Contact Us button above to view our calendar and schedule a time
  • Call the Valley City office at (701) 845-2894
  • Call the Wahpeton office at (701) 642-1108
Valley City Office
Valley City Office

Our primary office at 213 Central Ave N Suite A, in Valley City, and is placed right between Blush and Wells Fargo. While we can take our meetings to your home, on the phone, or online over zoom, our offices are great centralized locations to have a cup of coffee or water, and talk about what is most important to you.

We currently work with clients in Valley City, Oriska, Tower City, Buffalo, Kathryn, Nome, Sheldon, Enderlin, Lisbon, Fort Ransom, Leonard, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Wahpeton, Breckenridge, Wyndmere, Lidgerwood, Barney, Dwight, Fairmount, Litchville, Sanborn, Rogers, Dazey, Hannaford, Cooperstown, Binford, Hope, Page, Fargo, Moorhead, and all of their surrounding areas.

Wahpeton Office
Wahpeton Office

Our secondary office is at 118 6th St N, in Wahpeton across from Wells Fargo. Both of our locations are centrally located in the middle of our service areas.

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Why ThriventA different kind of financial services companyAs a Thrivent team practice, we're grounded in Thrivent's mission to help you achieve financial clarity and live generously.Thrivent is owned by its members, instead of by shareholders or investors. This means we aren't your typical for-profit financial company. Instead, we reinvest our profits back into the people and communities we serve.
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Ready to connect?

We'd love to answer any questions you may have and start learning about your goals. We can meet however you're most comfortable—phone, virtual or in person.

Or call us directly: 701-845-2894

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