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Isaac Buehler is a financial advisor at Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Berger Financial Group and Chart Industries. He was a full-time student for 16 years before beginning his advisory career. Michael Traxler Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary asset management, annuity management, and financial planning. The firm manages nearly $195 million in discretionary assets and employs a disciplined process based on client goals, risk tolerance, and a mix of fundamental and technical analysis.

Michael Traxler is a financial advisor with Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC in New Prague, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Berger Financial Group and Private Partners, LLC, among others. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in farmland management and commercial real estate through ownership and officer positions in related businesses. Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing discretionary asset management, annuity management, and financial planning. The firm constructs investment programs based on client goals and risk tolerance, employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis, and uses outside research to inform decisions.

Ernest Pepel is a financial advisor with Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC in New Prague, MN, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. His work history includes a decade at Avid Fleet Maintenance prior to joining Michael Traxler Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2019. Michael Traxler Wealth Management provides discretionary asset management, annuity management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages nearly $195 million in discretionary assets across four advisors, offering tailored investment programs based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Ted Hefty is a financial advisor at Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation. His prior work experience includes roles at Berger Financial Group, Seagate, Safe Management, and American Income Life. Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary asset and annuity management along with financial planning, using documented client goals and risk tolerance to guide investment decisions.

Michelle Amundson is a financial advisor with The Sherwin Group in St. Peter, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at The Sherwin Group since 2012 and previously held positions at National Planning Corporation and Securities America, Inc. Amundson is also a commissioned notary public in Minnesota and provides notary services for existing clients upon request. The Sherwin Group offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, and plan sponsors. The firm uses asset-allocation models combined with fundamental and technical analysis and provides services through Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., emphasizing suitability and regular client reviews.

Paige Asplin is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in healthcare and education settings, including four years at Mayo Clinic. In addition to her advisory role, she works as a registered nurse providing skilled in-home care. ValMark Advisers offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm uses diversified, goal-based portfolios with a focus on asset allocation and employs both proprietary and third-party platforms to manage client investments.