# Ernest Pepel

> Ernest Pepel is a fee-only financial advisor at Michael Traxler Wealth Management in New Prague, Minnesota. Michael Traxler Wealth Management reports charging a percentage of assets and hourly fees on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Michael Traxler Wealth Management
- **Based in:** New Prague, Minnesota
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Hourly
- **Assets under management (firm):** $194.7M across 1,096 accounts
- **CRD:** 7241658 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7241658)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in MN, TX
- **Exams passed:** Series 65 (2020)
- **Firm size:** 6 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://www.michaeltraxler.com/

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ernest Pepel a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Ernest holds no broker registration, and Michael Traxler Wealth Management reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Ernest charge for financial advice?

Ernest's firm, Michael Traxler Wealth Management, reports charging a percentage of assets and hourly fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Ernest Pepel based?

Ernest Pepel is based in New Prague, Minnesota.

### Is Ernest Pepel registered with the SEC?

Yes. Ernest Pepel is registered as an investment adviser representative in MN and TX (CRD 7241658), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Michael Traxler Wealth Management manage?

Michael Traxler Wealth Management reports $194.7M across 1,096 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Ernest Pepel?

Through Ernest's website, www.michaeltraxler.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7241658): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026

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