OUR STORY

Who We Are

Stewards of Intent. Champions of Trust.

We are fiduciary professionals entrusted with life’s most meaningful responsibilities — preserving purpose and upholding trust through clarity, accountability, and care.

Founded by Black Hills Federal Credit Union in 2026 as South Dakota’s first Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) to offer trust services, Black Hills Trust Company, LLC is a public trust company built on decades of combined expertise and a commitment to redefining trust administration, estate management, and conservatorship services. We provide fiduciary stewardship rooted in integrity, compassion, and lasting confidence.

Our role is not to design the plan — it’s to honor it. We execute estate and wealth directives with unwavering responsibility, adapting with care to life’s changing chapters and preserving continuity across generations.

We navigate complexity with grace — grounded in regulatory expertise and committed to respectful relationships built on transparency and trust.

What Sets Us Apart

More Than a Service — A Standard of Excellence.

We are not generalists — we are fiduciary specialists, entrusted with preserving legacy, honoring intent, and delivering meticulous care through every stage of life’s continuum. What defines us is not just what we do, but how we do it — with integrity, compassion, and unwavering responsibility.

Intentional Alignment

We align every action with long-term values and wishes of those we serve.

Clarity In Complexity

We simplify the intricate — translating complexity into actional clarity.

Responsiveness & Respect

We listen closely, act decisively, and uphold discretion with care.

Compliance with Confidence

Our governance reflects principled leadership and thoughtful alignment with regulatory requirements.

Continuity with Compassion

We adapt with empathy — preserving legacy across life’s transitions.

What We Do

Fiduciary Expertise That Honors Legacy

Rooted in integrity, compassion, and accountability, we provide experienced fiduciary services that guide individuals and families through life’s most meaningful transitions. We approach every engagement with a deep respect for the people, histories, and intentions behind each estate or trust. Our role is to bring clarity,
stability, and the depth of experience required to navigate complex responsibilities, ensuring that every decision reflects the values and legacy entrusted to us.

We offer the full spectrum of fiduciary services, including:

Our commitment is simple: to stand beside our clients with expertise and empathy, honoring their stories while protecting what matters most.

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What We Do

Fiduciary Expertise That Honors Legacy

Rooted in integrity, compassion, and accountability, we provide experienced fiduciary services that guide individuals and families through life’s most meaningful transitions. We approach every engagement with a deep respect for the people, histories, and intentions behind each estate or trust. Our role is to bring clarity,
stability, and the depth of experience required to navigate complex responsibilities, ensuring that every decision reflects the values and legacy entrusted to us.

We offer the full spectrum of fiduciary services, including:

TRUST ADMINISTRATION

ESTATE MANAGEMENT & PROBATE

CONSERVATORSHIPS

AGENCY SERVICES

CUSTODIAL SERVICES

Our commitment is simple: to stand beside our clients with expertise and empathy, honoring their stories while protecting what matters most.