How We Work
Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community.
Financial Advisors
Hugh T. Boyle
Financial Advisor
Hugh has a BS in civil engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. (1979) He has worked for Fortune 500 companies. He has worked with small and start up technology companies. He has created and run numerous...
Doug Maher
Financial Advisor
My mission is to add value to even the most knowledgeable investor through the support and guidance I provide. I help you identify your true needs and design a plan to help you pursue your goals. This plan helps you to create, preserve...
Jarrett Apa
Financial Advisor
Jarrett Apa began his career as an Investment Advisor Representative in 2013 after graduating from Black Hills State University with a degree in Finance and Economics. Prior to his time at BHSU, Jarrett served four years in the United...
Nate Starkey, BFA™, WMS, CFS™
Financial Advisor
Nate has spent over a decade working as a consultant to help other financial advisors address the needs of their clients all the over the country. Having an intimate knowledge of various investment strategies, planning software,...
Support Staff
Linda Boll
Client Care Specialist
Linda joined BMS in 2021, greeting every client and visitor with a smile. She takes great care of clients and staff while maintaining a welcoming office and busy calendar of meetings. She moved from Hartford, SD where she was raised on...
Wanita Davis
Client Account Specialist
Mary Gunderson
Client Account Specialist
Mary joined BMS Financial Advisors as a Client Account Specialist in 2022. Born and raised in the Black Hills, Mary left briefly to attend Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD to chase their passion for Art. Mary also loves...
Ashley Schnell
Financial Paraplanner
Ashley was born and raised in Rapid City. She attended college at Pázmány Péter in Piliscscaba, Hungary and studied Criminal Justice and Political Science at the University of South Dakota. Since returning home,...
Andrea Schoenefeld
Client Account Specialist