Ernest J. Pepel

MICHAEL TRAXLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT

New Prague, MN 56071

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CRD#: 7241658

Professional summary

Ernest John Pepel, who also goes by Ernest John Pepel III, is a registered financial advisor currently at MICHAEL TRAXLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in New Prague, Minnesota.

Ernest is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Ernest has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Ernest John Pepel Iii

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 18, 2020 - Present

MICHAEL TRAXLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 222 Main St. E., New Prague, MN 56071

RIA

CRD#: 285427

New Prague, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MICHAEL TRAXLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 285427 / SEC#: 801-121539

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/16/2021 Approved)

Minnesota

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2021 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/28/2021 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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
(3/18/2020)

IAR

Texas
(2/9/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/12/2020

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

MICHAEL TRAXLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 285427 / SEC#: 801-121539

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/16/2021 Approved)

Minnesota

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2021 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/28/2021 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

222 Main St. E., New Prague, MN 56071

Mailing Address

Po Box 181, New Prague, MN 56071

Phone number

(952) 758-8060

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV2A/2B - SEC (11/4/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	992
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 169,944,366

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Ernest J. Pepel

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Ernest John Pepel's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

MICHAEL TRAXLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MICHAEL TRAXLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 3/12/2020

Current Firm

MICHAEL TRAXLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

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