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Richard Lee Epple

Richard L. Epple

PINE GROVE FINANCIAL GROUP
WOODBURY, MN 55125
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CRD#: 4443835
Richard Lee Epple

Professional summary


Richard Lee Epple, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at PINE GROVE FINANCIAL GROUP located in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Richard has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Biography


Rick is the founder and president of Aurochs Financial Group, a comprehensive wealth management and fiduciary firm with in Wayzata, MN and serves clients nationally. He aims to help clients live the life they choose through the accumulation and conservation of their financial resources. Having his client’s best interests at heart, Rick enjoys long-term relationships with his clients, ultimately to be there and see them achieve their most important objectives in line with their most important values. Based on a desire to provide the most thorough goal-oriented planning, Rick developed a proprietary system called The SMART Decision Process™. This investigative and planning tool allows for flexibility and diligence in achieving objectives throughout future life changes. Rick first applied his detail-oriented, strategic mind to engineering, getting his BS in Engineering from Purdue University. Having been inspired by the results of his NAPFA (National Association of Personal Financial Advisors) advisor, he got his Certified Financial Planner® certification from the College for Financial Planning. He then followed a dream of owning his own business, and opened Aurochs Financial Group in 2002.  Rick earned the Certified Financial Transitionist® designation in 2017. “One of the most important things I can do is to help families put a plan in place that is in line with their most important values,” says Rick.
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What are your service offerings?
Tax Planning
Life Transitions
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Retirement Income Management
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
AUM
Fixed Fee (Subscription, Retai...
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Medical Professionals
Retirement Planning & Distribu...
Women's Financial Planning Iss...
What is your minimum asset requirement?
500K
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2004

Experience


Current

September 23, 2024 - Present

PINE GROVE FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #1: 796 Bielenberg Dr. Suite 103, Woodbury, MN 55125
RIA
CRD#: 308193
WOODBURY, MN
Past

May 13, 2013 - November 19, 2024

AUROCHS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 114426
WAYZATA, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
PG
PINE GROVE FINANCIAL GROUP
GRAY PINES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PINE GROVE FINANCIAL GROUP | MLG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | KADENCE WEALTH

CRD#: 308193 / SEC#: 801-118868

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/5/2020 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Minnesota
(9/23/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/8/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


PG
PINE GROVE FINANCIAL GROUP
GRAY PINES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PINE GROVE FINANCIAL GROUP | MLG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | KADENCE WEALTH

CRD#: 308193 / SEC#: 801-118868

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/5/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
796 Bielenberg Dr. Suite 103, Woodbury, MN 55125
Mailing Address
Phone number
(651) 714-0323
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
21

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PINE GROVE FINANCIAL GROUP ADV PART 2A (2/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,081
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,247,926,037

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Company Information


PINE GROVE FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 308193Woodbury, MN 55125

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