Meet the Staff
At JJ Advisor Group, our entire staff is committed to understanding your concerns and acting as your advocates as we tailor investment solutions for all of your financial challenges and goals.
Jon D. Johnson
CIMA®, AAMS® , CMFC®, Owner, Investment Advisor
Jon D. Johnson is a seasoned investment advisor and owner, bringing over 19 years of experience in the financial planning industry. As a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), Jon is part of a diverse team of advisors dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals.
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Jon holds multiple licenses and designations, including:
- FINRA Series 7 and Series 66
- Life/Health Insurance License with Long-Term Care Certification
- Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS®)
- Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor (CMFC®)
Jon specializes in asset management, retirement planning, financial planning, insurance, and 401(k) plan assessments. His dedication to excellence has been recognized through his participation in the prestigious Cambridge Signature Class of Advisors. He has also served as a Dave Ramsey SmartVestor Pro, reflecting his commitment to client-centered financial strategies.
Background and Education
Originally from Littleton, Colorado, Jon earned his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. He further advanced his expertise through the Chicago Booth School of Business CIMA® program. His career includes roles in middle management at mid-sized corporations, ownership of small businesses, and extensive international travel during the 1990s while working with Sodak Gaming, delivering gaming equipment to tribal clients.
Community Engagement
Jon is deeply involved in his community and church. He has served in various leadership roles at Calvary Lutheran Church, including Secretary, Stewardship Chair, and Call Committee Chair. His civic contributions include serving as President of the Rushmore Rotary Club (2013-14) and as Board Chair for the local Red Cross chapter.
An avid athlete, Jon has completed multiple half marathons and a marathon, fueled by his passion for sports like soccer, backpacking, hiking, golfing, and fishing.
Personal Life
Jon and his wife, Tina, reside in Rapid City, South Dakota. They are proud parents to two adult children, Tyler and Kellsie, and grandparents to five energetic grandchildren.
Isaiah M. Judge
Financial Advisors
Isaiah is a Financial Advisor with JJ Advisor Group who helps clients achieve their financial dreams by building lasting relationships and personalized plans.
Before starting his career as a financial advisor, Isaiah worked in various roles with Wells Fargo Bank for 10 years as lead teller, assistant branch manager, personal and small business banker, and brokerage associate. He holds several licenses with FINRA including Series 7, Series 6, Series 63, 65, and Life/Health Insurance Licenses.
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He has been a proud resident of Rapid City for over 25 years where he graduated from Rapid City Central in 2008. Isaiah is on the Board of Directors, as the Vice Chairperson, with the Red Cross, is an active member of Elevate Rapid City Chamber of Commerce, a graduate of the Elevate Leadership Institute, and generously volunteers with Feeding South Dakota.
When he is not meeting with clients, Isaiah can be found fishing for bass, hunting pheasant, or spending time with his 2 adorable children, Charlotte and Dominic. He is lucky to have his entire family living in SD which includes 3 older siblings, 15 nieces and nephews, and his father.
Carol Devroy
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
Carol joined JJ Advisor Group in September 2020. She brings with her a wide array of experience, beginning her career 24 years ago in Chicago as an administrative assistant for a financial advisor.
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She left the workforce to be at home with her children and returned in 2012 as a trainer for the Illinois Tollway Call Center. A job change for her husband brought Carol to New York City, where she worked as an office manager for a research publishing company that provided style sheets to the financial services industry. In her role at JJ Advisor Group, she is the first line of contact and oversees office operations, being a bridge between our advisors and clients. Her goal is to provide our clients with the best possible service by building and maintaining trusted relationships.
In early 2019, Carol and her husband Paul moved to Rapid City, SD. They enjoy spending time with their three grown children, son-in-law, and three grandchildren. Carol and Paul attend St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and in their free time, they enjoy traveling and camping.
Carol Wood
FOQP®/Paraplanner
Carol is a paraplanner who helps plan and navigate clients’ goals and financial futures. She holds the Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional (FPQP®) accreditation, bringing a deeper level of knowledge to our client’s financial plans. She also holds many hats in the office to include knowing compliance requirements, marketing, and scheduling.
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Before starting as a paraplanner, Carol worked as the administrative assistant for Jon Johnson. She has been in the finance industry for thirteen years in many roles, including teller coordinator, customer service specialist, and detection specialist in financial investigations. After a successful career in financial support roles, Carol now assists Jon in planning for clients’ financial needs. Her goal is to help clients achieve their financial targets while making their money work best for them and providing exceptional customer service.
Carol enjoys traveling, gardening, hiking, and crocheting in her spare time. She is a proud military spouse and currently lives in Rapid City with her husband and 17-year-old daughter.
Meet our INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Arild Holm, CFA
Investment Committee
Arild brings three decades of extensive national and international experience as a financial analyst, researcher and portfolio manager at large mutual funds, pension funds and a sovereign wealth fund to the firm as a lead member of our investment committee. He adds significant depth to our investment philosophy and process for the benefit of clients. Arild also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Jared Sutton, CFA, CFP®
Investment Committee
Jared works to help people get clear about their objectives, why they’re important and how to make them happen. The firm takes a “whole person” approach. Our comprehensive, values-based method is highly valued by clients and is revolutionizing the way planning should be. Jared’s background includes technology and finance. He also holds the highly regarded industry designations of Certified Financial Planner™ and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®).
Jim Wessels, CPA/PFS™, CFA®
Investment Committee
Jim’s financial career spans two decades. He has built a diverse background in pension, tax planning, estate planning strategies, financial planning and investments.
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Jim acquired a deep understanding of all types of retirement plans in his years at a global financial services company where he consulted with other professionals and business owners to help design effective, goal-based pension programs. Jim also served as a mutual fund analyst where he covered financial services, outsourcing, health care, energy and utility industries. His most extensive analysis was with oil and gas where he led coverage of the energy industry for domestic and international companies.
Jim holds a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. While he does not currently practice tax or public accounting, he did have his own tax practice. He uses this background to help clients with their overall financial planning and to tailor investments appropriately. His continuing education to maintain his CPA designation remains focused on trusts, taxation and estate planning. Through the American Institute of CPAs, Jim has earned the Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) credential, demonstrating his knowledge and experience in personal financial planning. Jim also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
During the inaugural Investment News Awards held in New York in 2024, Jim was awarded “Advisor of the Year – Midwest Region”* in recognition of his significant lifetime work and achievements in the wealth management profession.
Sean Phillips, CFA
Investment Committee
Sean works as a Financial Analyst with responsibilities primarily consisting of portfolio construction and trading. His most recent prior job was at a financial services firm in town, where he worked as a customer relationship manager on behalf of a small team of financial advisors.
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Contact Us
Contact Info
Phone: (605) 716-2641
Fax: (605) 593-8026
Text Hearsay: (605) 389-3693
Address
JJ Advisor Group
1604 Mountain View Road Suite 2
Rapid City, SD 57702