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Pioneer Bank & Trust has had trust powers since 1956. With a dedicated staff and local ownership, Pioneer is able to offer a variety of services. We specialize in providing individual, personalized service that is available only when someone takes the time to get to know you and your unique needs and circumstances.
We want to help you meet your goals. Pioneer Bank & Trust has experience with some of the latest planning techniques, including family limited partnerships and dynasty trusts, yet we still handle basic trust services for a reasonable fee. You can rely on our confidential, professional staff to handle your account with the expertise and individuality it deserves.
Jeb H. Clarkson
Director, Senior Vice President and Senior Trust Officer of Pioneer Bank & Trust. University of South Dakota (B.S., Business Administration, cum laude, 1983); Cannon Trust School I (1993), II (1994), III (1995); Certified Trust & Financial Advisor (1995 to Present); IBAA Community Bank Trust Department (1995); 34th Annual NAEPC Conference (1997), Trust & Estates 9th Annual Conference on Estate Planning & Administration (1998); Member, Past President, Executive Committee of the West River Estate Planning Council; President, Butte County Council on Aging; (1994 to Present), Member of South Dakota Bankers Association Trust Committee; (1994 to Present) Executive Committee, Past President Children's Home Foundation.
Belle Fourche, SD
(605) 892-3494
Edward J. Nelson
Vice President and Trust Officer, Pioneer Bank & Trust, Rapid City, South Dakota (1991-Present); J.D., University of Nebraska (1986); B.S., Commercial Economics, B.S. Agricultural Business, South Dakota State University (1983); Certified Financial Planner (CFP), CFP Board of Standards (2002 to Present); Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA), Institute of Certified Bankers (1995 to Present); Personal Trust Graduate School (1998), Trust I, II and III (1992 to 1994), Trust Sales I (1993), Cannon Financial Institute; Managing a Trust Department in the Community Bank, Independent Bankers Association of America forum (1996); General Practice of Law with emphasis in taxation, real estate, estate planning and probate, debtor/creditor, business and contracts, Bennett & Main, PC, Belle Fourche, South Dakota (intern 1985 and associate attorney 1986 to 1991); Admitted to Practice, State of South Dakota Bar Association and United States District Court for the District of South Dakota (1986 to Present); 8th Circuit Director, Young Lawyers Section of the State Bar (1988 to 1990); Vice President, Butte County Bar Association (1990 to 1991); Program Director and Board of Directors, West River Estate Planning Council (1992 to 1993), and Council Member (1991 to Present); Class Instructor for “Law & Banking,” South Dakota Bankers Association/ABA (1997); service on Boards, as an Executive Officer, or as Advisor for numerous civic, service and charitable organizations (1986 to Present); frequent participant in legal, estate and financial planning, and investment educational opportunities as well as speaker and writer on numerous related topics (1986 to Present).
Rapid City, SD
(605) 341-2265
Michael A. Porter
Vice President and Trust Officer, Pioneer Bank & Trust, Spearfish, South Dakota (2007 to present); Juris Doctorate, University of South Dakota, 1989; Bachelor of Arts, Chadron State College, Chadron, Nebraska (1986); Cannon Financial Institute - Cannon Trust I (Boston University School of Law - 2008) and Cannon Trust II (Boston University School of Law - 2009); general practice of law with emphasis in real estate, estate planning and probate, aviation and adoption law (1989-2007), former City Attorney for cities of Edgemont, South Dakota and Hot Springs, South Dakota; former Interim Deputy State's Attorney, Lawrence County, South Dakota; former Panel Attorney for the AOPA Legal Services Plan, Aircraft Owners & Pilot's Association, Washington, D.C.; admitted to practice in the State of South Dakota and member of the South Dakota State Bar Association since 1989; admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of South Dakota since 1990; admitted to practice before the United States Court of Claims, Washington, D.C. since 1993; temporary appointment by the Nebraska State Bar Association in 1998; past member of the American Bar Association's Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate Section; past member of the American Trial Lawyer's Association and past member of the South Dakota Trial Lawyer's Association; service as member, executive officer or advisory board member on boards of directors for numerous civic, service and charitable organizations and foundations such as: Bella - a CareNet pregnancy resource center affiliate, United Way, Rotary International, Southern Hills Developmental Services Agency, and Hot Springs Area Economic Development Corporation; frequent attendee at legal, estate planning, financial planning and investment seminars as well as presenter for numerous seminars and forums on the topic of estate and long-term care planning (1989 to present).
Spearfish, SD
(605) 642-2725
Non Deposit Investments Available Through Pioneer Bank & Trust Are Not FDIC Insured, Are Not Deposits, Obligations or Guaranteed by Pioneer Bank & Trust, Are Subject to Investment Risk Including Possible Loss of Principal
