"A man can learn only two ways, one by reading, and the other by association with other people."

- Will Rogers

Brad Swenson, President of Swenson Investments & Commodities and Swenson Financial has over 20 years of experience in the commodity business.  Upon graduating from the University of South Dakota with a degree in business, Brad joined the family animal health and feed business in 1980. Brad then started Dakota Commodities in 1990 and has acted as President and owner of Swenson for the past 18 years. Brad is also a prominent leader and member of his community. He is a team leader for both YMCA fundraising and the Izaak Walton League of America, the Elks Club, the Linwood Wesleyan Church and the USD Alumni Association. Brad Swenson takes pride in the products and services they offer.  One thing he learned from his late father that he strongly believes in...When you make a promise, Keep It.

Born and raised in Sioux Falls, SD, Mike is Head of Administration and Operations at Swenson Investments & Commodities. Over the last 30 years Mike has learned to ask good questions and to be a good listener. He believes in... talking less and saying More! Mike graduated with a B.S. degree from the University of South Dakota in 1980. Mike is registered with the Vision Brokerage Services and holds FINRA Series 6, 63, 65 and 26 licenses. Mike is involved in the community as an ambassador of the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, on the Chaired Diplomat Committee from 2006-2007, a past Chairperson of the LUTC in Sioux Falls, a teacher volunteer for the Junior Achievement, a volunteer for the "Meals on Wheels" program and was named Hero for the Sioux Falls Red Cross in 2004. Mike is also current member of the USD Alumni Association and a member of the Izaak Walton League of America.

Born and raised in Norfolk, NE, Travis began his career as a financial representative with Northwestern Mutual in Sioux Falls, S.D. during his sophomore year of college. In 2006, after graduating from Dakota State University with dual degrees in Business Finance and Marketing, Travis worked as a Financial Advisor at Raymond James.  Travis joined Swenson Financial in 2009 as an investment advisor, specializing in financial and estate planning.  He is registered with Vision Brokerage Services and holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses.  Travis does a lot of reading and research so he can discuss logically the best options for people.  He has many customers that have different goals because they are at different stages in their lives. Travis provides full and fair disclosures of all material facts.