10th Annual Fall Forum
October 8 & 9, 2026
At the NEW Canopy by Hilton
Downtown Sioux Falls Steel District
Full schedule and more information will be posted in 2026.
Want to become a sponsor? The opportunities will be posted soon.
Presented by the South Dakota Trust Association
9th Annual Fall Forum
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Fall Forum 2025 – October 9 & 10
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We would like to thank all of our sponsors! Without all of them, this event would not be possible. Thank you so much for your contributions to this event!
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Below is the agenda for each day of our Fall Forum. We look forward to seeing you there! The link to the presentation materials will be sent to registered participants.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
The Fall Forum has been approved as credit for several types of CE.
American Bankers Association (ABA) Professional Certifications has approved South Dakota Trust Association Fall Forum 2025 for: 12.25 CTFA credit. APPROVED NON-ABA CE search for training will appear as: South Dakota Trust Association Fall Forum 2025
Attendee Instructions to self-report for CE Credit:
1. Log into certification record at aba.csod.com.
2. Hover over ADD CE CREDIT select APPROVED NON-ABA CE
3. Enter key word(s) from program title or sponsor name and Select program from search results
4. Click Request and when page refreshes click Mark Complete
ABA Professional Certifications is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of performance and ethics within the financial services industry. This statement is not an endorsement of this program or its sponsor.
CLE – Iowa has approved 10.25 hours for the in-person or virtual event.
CLE – Minnesota has approved 9.75 hours of standard credit Attorneys wishing to receive credit for this course must report the attendance in their OASIS portal at www.cle.mn.gov.
CLE – Nebraska – Nebraska has approved 9.75 hours of credit. The on-line MCLE system must be used to report attendance at this event.
CFA – Any CFA Charterholders in attendance should reach out to their local society and they can credit this to their CFA Institute profile. They usually equate one hour of presentation + Q/A = 1 CE Credit.
7:15 - 8:15 AM
Breakfast & Registration
8:15 - 8:45 AM
Welcome
8:45 - 9:45 AM
State of the Wealth Management Industry | Tyler Stewart
Gain timely insights into the trends, challenges and innovations shaping the future of wealth management. This session offers a strategic overview of the evolving client expectations, regulatory landscape, and competitive pressure redefining the industry.
9:45 - 10:00 AM
Morning Break
10:00 - 10:50 AM
Risks and Best Practices for Managing Unique Assets in Fiduciary Accounts | Patrick Alyward
Unique assets reside in many fiduciary accounts and Trustees often face challenges managing these complicated assets. Join this informative session to gain a better understanding of the compliance risks and regulatory requirements for unique assets and learn best practices to help Trustees properly manage this asset class when held in a fiduciary account.
11:00 - 11:50 AM
South Dakota Asset Protection Trusts | P. Daniel Donohue
Attend this informative program to receive a unique perspective on the origin and subsequent evolution of the South Dakota statutory regime together with a comparison of these laws with those enacted in other jurisdictions. The program will identify practical uses for asset protection trusts and practice recommendations for trustees and professional advisors.
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch
1:00 - 1:50 PM
Compliance Beyond Boundaries: Building Resilience, Trust, and Strategic Partnerships | Elizabeth Mylan, Brad Pesicka & Dave Zimbeck; Moderator Jordan Vitek
This session explores compliance strategies tailored to the unique needs of standalone trust companies. We will delve into effective transaction monitoring frameworks that operate independently of traditional banking systems, and introduce a practical, Excel-based Institutional AML/CTF Risk Assessment Matrix designed for immediate implementation.
Key Topics:
- Transaction Monitoring for Standalone Trust Companies: Building Effective Frameworks Outside of Banking Structures; and
- Institutional AML/CTF Risk Assessment Matrix: Building a High-Impact Tool Using Microsoft Excel.
2:00 - 2:50 PM
Private Placement Life Insurance & Premium Financing | Bill Boersma
Bill Boersma will discuss current trends in the Premium Finance market, highlighting the high demand for his consulting services among trustees, estate planning attorneys and family offices. He will also cover the burgeoning litigation related to premium financing and indexed universal life (IUL) policies, as well as insights into the Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI) market, including recent political challenges and alternative income tax planning tools. Attendees can expect valuable case studies and key highlights to stay informed in the evolving life insurance landscape.
2:50 - 3:05 PM
Afternoon Break
3:05 - 5:00 PM
Student Speed Interview Sessions & Student Panel
3:05 - 3:55 PM
Estate Planning Strategies & Tax Implications Ahead of Liquidity Events | Scott Filmore
This session will examine estate planning strategies ahead of the sale of a business or other liquidity event. Topics include common valuation, cashflow, timing issues, and common sale & gift estate planning strategies including gift, estate, GST, and income tax implications. Trends in caselaw and IRS guidance related to these strategies will be analyzed.
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Fiduciary Litigation Topics | Anthony Sutton & Jason Sutton
Attorneys Jason Sutton and Anthony Sutton will describe recurring trust litigation issues in South Dakota from the perspective of both fiduciaries and beneficiaries. By discussing frequently litigated issues, and the applicable law, attendees will be in a better position to both draft instruments and administer trusts in an effort to avoid litigation.
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Cocktail Hour / Networking Social Sponsored by RSM (In Person Only)
Presented by the South Dakota Trust Association