Our Team

Who We Are

Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC was started in 2005 and is now an independent, 100% fiduciary investment advisor registered with the SEC and located in New Prague, MN. We are a team of four financial advisors, one compliance officer, and an office administrator who all assist in helping provide our clients with full-service retirement planning, investment management and research, estate planning guidance, and ongoing financial advice as needed.

A Multi-Generational Office

At Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC, our multi-generational team of four fiduciary advisors—ranging in age from their early 20s to their late 50s—offers personalized guidance for investors of all ages. This diverse structure ensures that we connect with every generation, while also providing a built-in succession plan for our clients. Should an advisor become unavailable, others can seamlessly step in, ensuring continuity, trust, and long-term stability for your retirement planning and investment journey.

Click on our profiles below for more information about any of our team members to learn how we might be able to help you.

Our team approach adds perspective to all we do and provides increased benefits to our clients.

Meet Our Team

Michael Traxler

President/Chief Investment Officer/Sr. Financial Advisor

(952) 758-8060

mike@traxlerwealth.com

Michael Traxler grew up in Le Center, MN where he helped with the family farm. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota-Duluth in Economics. He went on to earn an MBA from the University of Minnesota at the...

Ernie Pepel

Financial Advisor/Operations Officer

(952) 758-8060

ernie@traxlerwealth.com

Ernie Pepel grew up in Lonsdale, MN and enjoyed spending time helping his dad work on cars and riding around on just about anything motorized. He graduated from New Prague High School and went on to study and complete a training...

Ted Hefty

Financial Advisor/Administration/IT

(952) 758-8060

ted@traxlerwealth.com

Ted Hefty grew up in Mound, MN where he spent much of his time fishing and boating on Lake Minnetonka. He earned his BS degree in Accounting with a minor in Business Administration from SMSU in Marshall, MN. While going to school, Ted...

Isaac Buehler

Associate Financial Advisor/Analyst & Trader

952-758-8060

Isaac@traxlerwealth.com

Isaac Buehler grew up in New Prague, Minnesota, where he still lives today. He attended grade school at St. Wenceslaus and remains an active member of the parish. Throughout his childhood, he enjoyed playing sports—especially baseball...

Colleen Traxler

Chief Compliance Officer/Marketing

(952) 758-8060

colleen@traxlerwealth.com

Colleen grew up in the Twin Cities area and married Michael Traxler in 1995. She earned a BA degree in Public Relations and Business from Mankato State University in 1997. She worked at Queen of Peace Hospital in public relations until...

Carin Rezac

Administration/Client Services

(952) 758-8060

carin@traxlerwealth.com

Carin, originally from Jordan, MN has lived in Lonsdale, MN for the past 44 years and has three adult children and two grandchildren. Carin loves working with people and has worked in the customer service and financial field for many...