Ernest Pepel has been an investment adviser representative at Michael Traxler Wealth Management since March 2020, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Ernest Pepel studied at Sanford-Brown College.
Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC is a New Prague, MN firm with $195M under management, 433 clients and 4 advisers across 2 offices, as of its February 2026 filing.
Ernie Pepel is Financial Advisor/Operations Officer of Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC, based in New Prague, MN. He worked as an automotive technician for 20 years before moving into financial advice. He worked part time for Mike in 2019 and became a licensed Investment Advisor Representative for the firm in 2020. He is now a full-time advisor and also supports day-to-day operations.
Ernest Pepel’s longest registration is the current one, 6 years at Michael Traxler Wealth Management since 2020.
- Berger Financial GroupAlso current– present · under a yearNew Prague, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 308174
- – present · 6 yearsNew Prague, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 285427
Investment adviser representative registrations
Ernest Pepel is registered as an investment adviser representative in 3 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from March 2020; the most recent is Texas, in August 2026.
- MinnesotaSince 18 March 2020
- TexasResidentSince 9 February 2024
- TexasSince 13 August 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 12 March 2020 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Full name
- Ernest John Pepel
- CRD
- 7241658
- Firm
- Michael Traxler Wealth Management · CRD 285427
- Office
- 222 MAIN ST. E., New Prague, MN 56071
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- March 2020
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- michaeltraxler.com
Where does Ernest Pepel work?
Ernest Pepel is an investment adviser representative registered through Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC since March 2020, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Ernest Pepel a financial advisor?
Yes. Ernest Pepel has a current investment-adviser registration in Minnesota, Texas and Texas, through Michael Traxler Wealth Management since March 2020.
How many years of experience does Ernest Pepel have?
Ernest Pepel has 6 years in the financial industry, since March 2020, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Ernest Pepel passed?
Ernest Pepel passed the Series 65 in March 2020.
Where is Ernest Pepel based?
Ernest Pepel’s registered office is in New Prague, MN.
Is Ernest Pepel registered with FINRA?
No. Ernest Pepel has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Ernest Pepel’s record?
Search CRD 7241658 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Ernest Pepel’s full registration record.
