Central Plains

Southern Capital Funding Network (SCFN) delivers a relationship‑driven, advisory‑first experience for small business owners and commercial real estate investors across the Central Plains—one of the most diverse and opportunity‑rich regions in the country. Grounded in a decade of national lending expertise and a deep commitment to local market understanding, SCFN helps clients navigate financing with clarity, confidence, and a strategic plan tailored to their goals.

The Central Plains Region is supported by highly experienced Area Market Managers and Business Development Representatives who live and work in the communities they serve. Their coverage spans Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana—markets defined by agricultural strength, manufacturing growth, logistics corridors, and expanding secondary metros. This regional footprint allows SCFN to combine national lending reach with hyper‑local insight, ensuring clients receive guidance that reflects both market realities and long‑term financial strategy.

Clients benefit from SCFN’s ability to structure deals across a wide range of asset classes and business needs, from owner‑occupied real estate and investment properties to working capital, equipment, and expansion financing. The team’s experience in competitive and evolving markets helps clients avoid common pitfalls, accelerate timelines, and secure capital that aligns with their operational and investment objectives.

Working with SCFN in the Central Plains means gaining a partner who understands the nuances of rural, suburban, and emerging metropolitan markets—and who brings the relationships, expertise, and strategic thinking needed to move projects forward.

Key Benefits of Working With SCFN in the Central Plains Region

Local expertise across 10 states — Advisors embedded in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana.
Advisory‑first approach — Guidance that prioritizes long‑term financial health and deal success.
Deep commercial lending experience — Seasoned professionals who understand competitive and fast‑changing lending environments.
Tailored financing strategies — Solutions designed for both small businesses and commercial real estate investors.
National lending network — Access to diverse capital sources for stronger deal optionality.
Efficient, relationship‑driven process — Clear communication, structured workflows, and support from initial consultation through closing.

Meet our Central Plains Region Team below:

Kansas City

KURT JACKSON

Regional Vice President – (see bio)

Mr. Jackson serves as our Regional Vice President in the Central Plains Region and is responsible for managing our Area Market Managers and Business Development Representatives in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming and Montana as well as leading all business development activities and client relationship support throughout the Central Plains market. Mr. Jackson has also previously served as one of Southern Capital’s Advisory Board members.

Mr. Jackson is the founder and owner of KJ Financial, a Midwest-based Retirement Lifestyle Planning Firm dedicated to empowering affluent pre-retirees and retirees in crafting their ideal retirement lifestyle. With a focus on creating confidence in spending retirement wealth, Kurt helps clients navigate their financial futures, regardless of market fluctuations or longevity.

Before establishing KJ Financial, Kurt garnered extensive experience in the residential mortgage lending sector, where he devoted 20 years to mastering the intricacies of mortgage planning. As a Certified Mortgage Planner, he guided clients in leveraging their home and financing structures as foundational elements of their overall financial strategies.

For the last 12 years of his lending career, he successfully operated his own mortgage planning firm. In 2010, Kurt made a pivotal transition from mortgage planning to Retirement Lifestyle Planning, where he now emphasizes the importance of protecting and growing wealth in a tax-efficient manner. Kurt’s approach integrates the right amount of Protected Lifetime Income with legacy-building strategies, providing clients with a License to Spend during retirement. This innovative perspective allows his clients to fully enjoy their desired lifestyles without financial worry, equipping them with the tools and knowledge necessary to thrive in their golden years.

Kurt holds a degree from Northwest Missouri State University and is licensed in Life and Health Insurance across multiple states, further solidifying his commitment to serving his clients with integrity and expertise.

Please contact Kurt with any commercial real estate lending or business funding requests at KJackson@southcapfunding.com.

Central Plains

Kansas City

KURT JACKSON

Regional Vice President – (see bio)

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