Rick Kahler spotlights the overlooked impact of a daily money manager through Maggie Knowles’ in-home work with seniors—where the real value isn’t just paying bills, but serving as an emotionally attuned gatekeeper. Sitting at kitchen tables, she catches costly errors, notices subtle shifts, and brings awareness to decisions that others—planners, accountants, even family—rarely see. In that space, trust becomes everything. With no authority to decide, she instead guides, reflects, and raises flags when something feels off, blending practical oversight with emotional intelligence. The result is a unique layer of protection and clarity—helping seniors stay independent longer while ensuring their financial lives remain grounded, visible, and cared for in ways traditional roles simply don’t provide.
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Adult Children—Who’s Watching Your Parents’ Money? – with Maggie Knowles
About Maggie Knowles:
Maggie Knowles is a trusted Daily Money Manager who has dedicated her career to helping older adults maintain financial independence through organized bill paying, cash flow management, and personal financial oversight. With exceptional attention to detail and a compassionate, client-centered approach, she helps ensure that important financial responsibilities are handled accurately while providing peace of mind for both clients and their families. Her work enables many seniors to remain safely and confidently in their own homes by keeping their day-to-day finances organized.
Known for her calm demeanor and ability to build lasting relationships, Maggie makes complex financial tasks feel approachable and manageable. Whether assisting seniors with monthly financial organization or teaching financial literacy to college students and young adults, she creates an environment where people feel comfortable asking questions and gaining confidence in their financial decisions.
Maggie’s background in psychology and education gives her a unique perspective on the emotional and behavioral aspects of money. She understands that financial well-being extends beyond numbers and tailors her approach to each individual’s needs, helping clients navigate financial responsibilities with dignity, clarity, and confidence.
As an active member of the American Association of Daily Money Managers (AADMM), Maggie upholds the profession’s high standards of ethics, professionalism, and client service. Her expertise and dedication have made her a respected resource for financial planners, attorneys, accountants, and families seeking trusted support for loved ones who need hands-on assistance with their everyday financial lives.
About Rick Kahler:
Rick Kahler, MSFP, CFP® , CFT™, CeFT® , Certified Internal Financial Systems™ Financial Therapy Practitioner, president of Kahler Financial Group, is a lifelong resident of Rapid City, SD. He began his professional career in 1973 selling and appraising real estate He founded Kahler Financial Group in 1981. He became the first fee-only Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP ® ) in South Dakota in 1983. In 2020 he became one of the first Certified Financial Therapist (CFT™,) in the nation.
His firm, specializes in the integration of investment advising, financial planning, financial coaching, and financial therapy, serving small business and real estate owners, professionals, and retirees, as well as individuals and families.
He served on and chaired the South Dakota Investment Council and served in leadership capacities with the Financial Planning Association and the National Association of Financial Planning Advisors. Kahler is also a nationally renowned speaker and educator. In 2003, National American University recognized Mr. Kahler with the Alumni Distinguished Service Award.
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