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F O R M A D V P A R T 2 A
D I S C L O S U R E B R O C H U R E
Office Address:
222 Main St. E., PO Box 181
New Prague, MN 56071
Telephone:
952-758-8060
Fax:
952-758-8061
Email:
Mike@TraxlerWealth.com
Web site:
www.MichaelTraxler.com
November 4, 2025
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC.
Being registered as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training. If you have any questions about the
contents of this brochure, please contact us at 952-758-8060. The information in this brochure has not been approved or verified
by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or by any state securities authority.
Additional information about Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC (CRD #285427) is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
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Item 2: Material Changes
Annual Update
Material Changes since the Last Update
The Material Changes section of this brochure will be updated annually or when
material changes occur since the previous release of the Firm Brochure.
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Since the last update on February 5, 2025, the following changes have occurred:
Michael Traxler’s business experience has been updated on Part 2B.
Full Brochure Available
This Firm Brochure being delivered is the complete brochure for the Firm.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Form ADV – Part 2A – Firm Brochure
Item 1: Cover Page
Item 2: Material Changes .................................................................................................................... ii
Annual Update ................................................................................................................................................................... ii
Material Changes since the Last Update.................................................................................................................. ii
Item 3: Table of Contents ................................................................................................................... iii
Full Brochure Available .................................................................................................................................................. ii
Item 4: Advisory Business .................................................................................................................. 6
Firm Description ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Types of Advisory Services ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions ............................................................................... 6
Wrap Fee Programs ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Item 5: Fees and Compensation ....................................................................................................... 7
Client Assets under Management .............................................................................................................................. 6
Method of Compensation and Fee Schedule .......................................................................................................... 7
Client Payment of Fees ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Additional Client Fees Charged ................................................................................................................................... 9
Prepayment of Client Fees ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management ........................................ 9
External Compensation for the Sale of Securities to Clients ........................................................................... 9
Item 7: Types of Clients ....................................................................................................................... 9
Sharing of Capital Gains ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Description .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss .............................. 10
Account Minimums .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Methods of Analysis ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Investment Strategy ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Item 9: Disciplinary Information ................................................................................................... 11
Security Specific Material Risks ............................................................................................................................... 10
Criminal or Civil Actions ............................................................................................................................................. 11
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Administrative Enforcement Proceedings .......................................................................................................... 11
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ............................................. 11
Self-Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings ............................................................................. 11
Broker-Dealer or Representative Registration ................................................................................................. 11
Futures or Commodity Registration ...................................................................................................................... 11
Material Relationships Maintained by this Advisory Business and Conflicts of Interest ................ 11
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Recommendations or Selections of Other Investment Advisors and Conflicts of Interest ............. 12
Trading ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Code of Ethics Description ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Investment Recommendations Involving a Material Financial Interest and Conflict of Interest. 12
Advisory Firm Purchase of Same Securities Recommended to Clients and Conflicts of Interest 12
Client Securities Recommendations or Trades and Concurrent Advisory Firm Securities
Item 12: Brokerage Practices ......................................................................................................... 13
Transactions and Conflicts of Interest .................................................................................................................. 13
Factors Used to Select Broker-Dealers for Client Transactions ................................................................. 13
Item 13: Review of Accounts ........................................................................................................... 14
Aggregating Securities Transactions for Client Accounts ............................................................................. 14
Schedule for Periodic Review of Client Accounts or Financial Plans and Advisory Persons
Involved ............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Review of Client Accounts on Non-Periodic Basis ........................................................................................... 14
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation ................................................................ 14
Content of Client Provided Reports and Frequency ........................................................................................ 14
Economic benefits provided to the Advisory Firm from External Sources and Conflicts of
Interest ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Item 15: Custody .................................................................................................................................. 15
Advisory Firm Payments for Client Referrals .................................................................................................... 15
Item 16: Investment Discretion ..................................................................................................... 15
Account Statements ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
Item 17: Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................... 15
Discretionary Authority for Trading...................................................................................................................... 15
Proxy Votes ...................................................................................................................................................................... 15
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Item 18: Financial Information ...................................................................................................... 15
Balance Sheet .................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Financial Conditions Reasonably Likely to Impair Advisory Firm’s Ability to Meet Commitments
to Clients ............................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Brochure Supplement (Part 2B of Form ADV) .......................................................................... 17
Bankruptcy Petitions during the Past Ten Years .............................................................................................. 15
Principal Executive Officer - Michael P. Traxler ................................................................................................ 17
Item 2 Educational Background and Business Experience .......................................................................... 17
Item 3 Disciplinary Information .............................................................................................................................. 17
Item 4 Other Business Activities ............................................................................................................................. 17
Item 5 Additional Compensation ............................................................................................................................ 18
Item 6 Supervision ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Firm Description
Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC (“MTWM”) was founded in 2005 and began
offering advisory services in 2016. Michael P. Traxler is 100% owner. Colleen Traxler is
the Chief Compliance Officer.
Types of Advisory Services
ASSET MANAGEMENT
MTWM offers discretionary direct asset management services to advisory Clients.
MTWM will offer Clients ongoing portfolio management services through determining
individual investment goals, time horizons, objectives, and risk tolerance. Investment
strategies, investment selection, asset allocation, portfolio monitoring and the overall
investment program will be based on the above factors. The Client will authorize MTWM
discretionary authority to execute selected investment program transactions as stated
within the Investment Advisory Agreement.
ANNUITY MANAGEMENT
MTWM offers discretionary direct asset management services to advisory Clients on
their annuities. MTWM will work with individuals to assemble an appropriate portfolio
of investment options as provided through the insurance company that services annuity
investments. The accounts will be monitored on an annual basis.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONSULTING
If financial planning services are applicable, a thorough review of all applicable topics
including but not limited to, Wills, Estate Plans and Trusts, Investments, Taxes, IRAs,
Roth IRAs, Qualified Retirement Plans, Insurance, Retirement Income, Social Security,
College Planning, Annuities, and Lending will be reviewed. If a conflict of interest exists
between the interests of MTWM and the interests of the Client, the Client is under no
obligation to act upon MTWM’s recommendation. If the Client elects to act on any of the
recommendations, the Client is under no obligation to effect the transaction through
MTWM. Financial plans will be completed and delivered inside of sixty (60) days
contingent upon timely delivery of all required documentation.
Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
Wrap Fee Programs
The goals and objectives for each Client are documented in our Client files. Investment
strategies are created that reflect the stated goals and objectives. Clients may impose
restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities. Agreements may not
be assigned without written Client consent.
Client Assets under Management
MTWM does not sponsor any wrap fee programs.
MTWM has the following assets under management:
Discretionary Amounts: Non-discretionary Amounts:
$169,944,366
$0
Date Calculated:
December 31, 2024
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Method of Compensation and Fee Schedule
Assets Under Management
Annual Fee
Quarterly Fee
ASSET MANAGEMENT
MTWM offers discretionary direct asset management services to advisory Clients. The
fees for these services will be based on a percentage of assets under management as
follows:
$0 - $49,000
$50,000 - $99,999
$100,000 - $249,999
$250,000 - $499,999
$500,000 - $999,999
$1,000,000 - $1,999,999
$2,000,000 - $4,999,999
5,000,000 and Above
1.40%
1.25%
1.10%
0.95%
0.85%
0.75%
0.65%
0.60%
.350%
.312%
.275%
.237%
.212%
.188%
.163%
.15%
The annual fee may be negotiable. Accounts within the same household may be
combined for a reduced fee. Fees are billed quarterly in advance based on the amount of
assets managed as of the last business day of the previous quarter. Initial fees for partial
quarters are waived. Lower fees for comparable services may be available from other
sources. Clients may terminate their account within five (5) business days of signing the
Investment Advisory Agreement for a full refund. Clients may terminate advisory
services with thirty (30) days written notice. For accounts closed mid-quarter, the Client
will be entitled to a pro rata refund for the days of service not provided in the final
quarter. Client shall be given thirty (30) days prior written notice of any increase in fees.
Client will acknowledge, in writing, any agreement of increase in said fees before any
increase in fees occurs.
American Funds Service Company (AFS)
For accounts that fall under the minimum account size and certain employer plans the
following platform is made available through AFS, where Clients are invested in
portfolios constructed solely of mutual funds managed by American Funds.
Fees for accounts held at AFS shall be a rate of 1% annually. The fees will be billed
quarterly in arrears. The fees will be calculated by AFS for each quarter period ending
the last business day of February, May, August and November and shall be the product of
(i) the average daily net asset value of Client assets invested in shares of the Funds
through the Program during the quarter; (ii) the number of days in the quarter; and (iii)
the rate agreed to by the parties divided by the number of days in the year. The fee shall
be paid within thirty (30) days following the end of the quarter for which such fees are
payable.
AFS shall deduct fees from Client accounts to pay MTWM.
Lower fees for comparable services may be available from other sources. Clients may
terminate their account within five (5) business days of signing the Investment Advisory
Agreement for a full refund. Clients may terminate advisory services with thirty (30)
days written notice. For accounts closed mid-quarter, MTWM will be entitled to a pro
rata fee for the days of service was provided in the final quarter. Client shall be given
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thirty (30) days prior written notice of any increase in fees. Client will acknowledge, in
writing, any agreement of increase in said fees before any increase in fees occurs.
ANNUITY MANAGEMENT
The fees for these services will be based on a percentage of 0.6% of Assets Under
Management on an annual basis.
Fees will be disclosed prior to Client signing the Investment Advisory Agreement.
MTWM’ fees are billed quarterly in arrears based on the amount of assets managed as of
the close of business on the last business day of the previous quarter. Quarterly advisory
fees will be paid in the following ways:
a)
Deduct from another non-qualified Client’s account held with MTWM
b)
Deduct from another qualified account if eligible, i.e. over 59 ½
c)
Direct billing to the Client payable within 10 days of invoice presentation
d)
Deduct from Client’s annuity account
The annual fee may be negotiable. Accounts within the same household may be
combined for a reduced fee. Lower fees for comparable services may be available from
other sources. Clients may terminate their account within five (5) business days of
signing the Investment Advisory Agreement with no obligation and without penalty.
Clients may terminate advisory services with thirty (30) days written notice. MTWM will
be entitled to a pro rata fee for the days service was provided in the final billing period.
Client shall be given thirty (30) days prior written notice of any increase in fees, and
Client will acknowledge, in writing, any agreement of increase in said fees.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONSULTING
MTWM charges an hourly fee of $200 for financial planning. Prior to the planning
process the Client will be provided an estimated plan fee. Services are completed and
delivered inside of sixty (60) days contingent upon timely delivery of all required
documentation.
Fees for financial plans are due upon delivery of the completed plan. Client may cancel
within five (5) business days of signing Agreement with no obligation and without
penalty. If the Client cancels after five (5) business days, any unpaid earned fees will be
due to MTWM. MTWM reserves the right to waive the fee should the Client implement
the plan through MTWM.
Client Payment of Fees
Investment management fees are billed quarterly in advance, meaning we bill you at the
beginning of the quarter. Fees are usually deducted from a designated Client account to
facilitate billing. The Client must consent in advance to direct debiting of their
investment account.
AFS and Annuity fees will be billed quarterly in arrears.
Fees for financial plans are due upon delivery of the completed plan.
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Additional Client Fees Charged
Custodians may charge transaction fees on purchases or sales of certain mutual funds,
equities, and exchange-traded funds. These charges may include Mutual Fund
transactions fees, postage and handling and miscellaneous fees (fee levied to recover
costs associated with fees assessed by self-regulatory organizations).
MTWM, in its sole discretion, may waive its minimum fee and/or charge a lesser
investment advisory fee based upon certain criteria (e.g., historical relationship, type of
assets, anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, dollar
amounts of assets to be managed, related accounts, account composition, negotiations
with Clients, etc.).
Prepayment of Client Fees
For more details on the brokerage practices, see Item 12 of this brochure.
Investment management fees are billed quarterly in advance.
If the Client cancels after five (5) business days, any unearned fees will be refunded to
External Compensation for the Sale of Securities to Clients
the Client, or any unpaid earned fees will be due to MTWM.
MTWM does not receive any external compensation for the sale of securities to Clients,
nor do any of the investment advisor representatives of MTWM.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
Sharing of Capital Gains
Fees are not based on a share of the capital gains or capital appreciation of managed
securities.
MTWM does not use a performance-based fee structure because of the conflict of
interest. Performance based compensation may create an incentive for the adviser to
recommend an investment that may carry a higher degree of risk to the Client.
Item 7: Types of Clients
Description
MTWM generally provides investment advice to individuals, high net worth individuals,
trusts, estates, or charitable organizations, corporations or business entities. Client
relationships vary in scope and length of service.
Account Minimums
MTWM requires a minimum of $100,000 to open an account. In certain instances, the
minimum account size may be lowered or waived based on factors such as related
accounts, anticipated future earnings capacity, periodic funding, as well as other Client
specific situations.
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Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
Security analysis methods may include fundamental analysis and technical analysis.
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that Clients should be prepared to bear. Past
performance is not a guarantee of future returns.
Fundamental analysis involves evaluating a stock using real data such as company
revenues, earnings, return on equity, and profits margins to determine underlying value
and potential growth. Technical analysis involves evaluating securities based on past
prices and volume.
Investment Strategy
Sources of information may include Morningstar as well as other internal and external
research. This may include online financial news, charts & graphs, data driven websites
as well as financial newspapers and magazines, annual reports, prospectuses, and filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The investment strategy for a specific Client is based upon the objectives stated by the
Client during consultations. The Client may change these objectives at any time. Each
Client executes an Investment Policy Statement or Risk Tolerance that documents their
objectives and their desired investment strategy. This strategy may include long-term
purchases.
Security Specific Material Risks
All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor. Fundamental
analysis may involve interest rate risk, market risk, business risk, and financial risk.
Risks involved in technical analysis are inflation risk, reinvestment risk, and market risk.
Interest-rate Risk
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Our investment approach constantly keeps the risk of loss in mind. Investors face the
following investment risks and should discuss these risks with MTWM:
• Market Risk
: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices to
fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds become
less attractive, causing their market values to decline.
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: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in reaction
to tangible and intangible events and conditions. This type of risk is caused by
external factors independent of a security’s particular underlying circumstances.
For example, political, economic and social conditions may trigger market
Inflation Risk
events.
• Reinvestment Risk
: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar today will buy more
than a dollar next year, because purchasing power is eroding at the rate of
inflation.
• Business Risk
: This is the risk that future proceeds from investments may
have to be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of return (i.e. interest rate). This
primarily relates to fixed income securities.
: These risks are associated with a particular industry or a
particular company within an industry. For example, oil-drilling companies
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• Financial Risk
depend on finding oil and then refining it, a lengthy process, before they can
generate a profit. They carry a higher risk of profitability than an electric
company which generates its income from a steady stream of customers who
buy electricity no matter what the economic environment is like.
• Long-term purchases
: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations increases
the risk of profitability, because the company must meet the terms of its
obligations in good times and bad. During periods of financial stress, the inability
to meet loan obligations may result in bankruptcy and/or a declining market
value.
: Long-term investments are those vehicles purchased with
the intention of being held for more than one year. Typically, the expectation of
the investment is to increase in value so that it can eventually be sold for a profit.
In addition, there may be an expectation for the investment to provide income.
One of the biggest risks associated with long-term investments is volatility, the
fluctuations in the financial markets that can cause investments to lose value.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Criminal or Civil Actions
Administrative Enforcement Proceedings
MTWM and its management have not been involved in any criminal or civil action.
Self-Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings
MTWM and its management have not been involved in administrative enforcement
proceedings.
MTWM and its management have not been involved in legal or disciplinary events
related to past or present investment Clients.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Broker-Dealer or Representative Registration
Futures or Commodity Registration
No affiliated representatives of MTWM are registered representatives of a broker-dealer.
Neither MTWM nor its employees are registered or has an application pending to
register as a futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator, or a commodity
trading advisor.
Material Relationships Maintained by this Advisory Business and Conflicts of
Interest
Managing member Michael P. Traxler is the owner of Wealth Management Building, LLC,
a commercial real estate property. Additionally, Mr. Traxler has a partnership interest in
Tenpoint Ranch, LLC a recreational land management company, as well as a partnership
in Private Partners, LLC a private equity holding company. Less than 10% of his time is
spent on these activities. There is no conflict of interest as advisory Clients of MTWM are
not solicited services for Wealth Management Building LLC, Tenpoint Ranch, LLC and
Private Partners, LLC.
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Recommendations or Selections of Other Investment Advisors and Conflicts of
Interest
MTWM does not currently utilize the services of third party money managers to manage
Client accounts.
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics Description
The employees of MTWM have committed to a Code of Ethics (“Code”). The purpose of
our Code is to set forth standards of conduct expected of MTWM employees and
addresses conflicts that may arise. The Code defines acceptable behavior for employees
of MTWM. The Code reflects MTWM and its supervised persons’ responsibility to act in
the best interest of their Client.
One area the Code addresses is when employees buy or sell securities for their personal
accounts and how to mitigate any conflict of interest with our Clients. We do not allow
any employees to use non-public material information for their personal profit or to use
internal research for their personal benefit in conflict with the benefit to our Clients.
MTWM’s policy prohibits any person from acting upon or otherwise misusing non-public
or inside information. No advisory representative or other employee, officer or director
of MTWM may recommend any transaction in a security or its derivative to advisory
Clients or engage in personal securities transactions for a security or its derivatives if the
advisory representative possesses material, non-public information regarding the
security.
MTWM’s Code is based on the guiding principle that the interests of the Client are our
top priority. MTWM’s officers, directors, advisors, and other employees have a fiduciary
duty to our Clients and must diligently perform that duty to maintain the complete trust
and confidence of our Clients. When a conflict arises, it is our obligation to put the
Client’s interests over the interests of either employees or the company.
The Code applies to “access” persons. “Access” persons are employees who have access
to non-public information regarding any Clients' purchase or sale of securities, or non-
public information regarding the portfolio holdings of any reportable fund, who are
involved in making securities recommendations to Clients, or who have access to such
recommendations that are non-public.
MTWM will provide a copy of the Code of Ethics to any Client or prospective Client upon
Investment Recommendations Involving a Material Financial Interest and Conflict
request.
of Interest
MTWM and its employees do not recommend to Clients securities in which we have a
material financial interest.
Advisory Firm Purchase of Same Securities Recommended to Clients and Conflicts
of Interest
MTWM and its employees may buy or sell securities that are also held by Clients. In
order to mitigate conflicts of interest such as trading ahead of Client transactions,
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employees are required to disclose all reportable securities transactions as well as
provide MTWM with copies of their brokerage statements.
The Chief Compliance Officer of MTWM is Colleen Traxler. She reviews all employee
trades each quarter. The personal trading reviews ensure that the personal trading of
employees does not affect the markets and that Clients of the firm receive preferential
treatment over employee transactions.
Client Securities Recommendations or Trades and Concurrent Advisory Firm
Securities Transactions and Conflicts of Interest
MTWM does not maintain a firm proprietary trading account and does not have a
material financial interest in any securities being recommended and therefore no
conflicts of interest exist. However, employees may buy or sell securities at the same
time they buy or sell securities for Clients. In order to mitigate conflicts of interest such
as front running, employees are required to disclose all reportable securities
transactions as well as provide MTWM with copies of their brokerage statements.
The Chief Compliance Officer of MTWM is Colleen Traxler. She reviews all employee
trades each quarter. The personal trading reviews ensure that the personal trading of
employees does not affect the markets and that Clients of the firm receive preferential
treatment over employee transactions.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Factors Used to Select Broker-Dealers for Client Transactions
MTWM may recommend the use of a particular broker-dealer or may utilize a broker-
dealer of the Client's choosing. MTWM will only recommend broker-dealers who are
registered in the state in which the Client resides. MTWM will select appropriate brokers
based on a number of factors including but not limited to their relatively low transaction
fees and reporting ability. MTWM relies on its broker to provide its execution services at
the best prices available. Lower fees for comparable services may be available from
other sources. Clients pay for any and all custodial fees in addition to the advisory fee
• Directed Brokerage
charged by MTWM.
• Best Execution
In circumstances where a Client directs MTWM to use a certain broker-dealer,
MTWM still has a fiduciary duty to its Clients. The following may apply with
Directed Brokerage: MTWM's inability to negotiate commissions, to obtain volume
discounts, there may be a disparity in commission charges among Clients, and
conflicts of interests arising from brokerage firm referrals.
Investment advisors who manage or supervise Client portfolios on a discretionary
basis have a fiduciary obligation of best execution. The determination of what may
constitute best execution and price in the execution of a securities transaction by a
broker involves a number of considerations and is subjective. Factors affecting
brokerage selection include the overall direct net economic result to the portfolios,
the efficiency with which the transaction is effected, the ability to effect the
transaction where a large block is involved, the operational facilities of the broker-
dealer, the value of an ongoing relationship with such broker and the financial
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• Soft Dollar Arrangements
strength and stability of the broker. The firm does not receive any portion of the
trading fees.
MTWM utilizes the services of custodial broker dealers. MTWM receives soft dollar
benefits, including execution service benefits for placing its Clients with the
custodian. These benefits include: a dedicated trading desk, a dedicated service
group and an account services manager dedicated to MTWM's accounts, electronic
download of trades, balances and positions, duplicate and batched Client
statements, and the ability to have advisory fees directly deducted from Client
accounts.
Aggregating Securities Transactions for Client Accounts
MTWM is authorized in its discretion to aggregate purchases and sales and other
transactions made for the account with purchases and sales and transactions in the
same securities for other Clients of MTWM. All Clients participating in the aggregated
order shall receive an average share price with all other transaction costs shared on a
pro-rated basis.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
Schedule for Periodic Review of Client Accounts or Financial Plans and Advisory
Persons Involved
Review of Client Accounts on Non-Periodic Basis
Account reviews are performed at least annually by Investment Advisor Representatives
of MTWM. Account reviews are performed more frequently when market conditions
dictate.
Other conditions that may trigger a review of Clients’ accounts are changes in the tax
laws, new investment information, and changes in a Client's own situation. When the
client adds new money to the account for investment purposes, or there exists unusually
high cash balances in the account due to dividends and interest that need to be invested.
Finally, when the client requests distributions from the account as part of a one-time
request or even systematically at times, and/or when MTWM needs to free up cash for
quarterly advisory fee purposes.
Content of Client Provided Reports and Frequency
Clients receive written account statements no less than quarterly for managed accounts.
Account statements are issued by the Advisor’s custodian. Client receives confirmations
of each transaction in account from Custodian and an additional statement during any
month in which a transaction occurs.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Economic benefits provided to the Advisory Firm from External Sources and
Conflicts of Interest
MTWM does not receive any economic benefits from external sources.
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Advisory Firm Payments for Client Referrals
MTWM does not compensate for Client referrals.
Item 15: Custody
Account Statements
All assets are held at qualified custodians, which means the custodians provide account
statements directly to Clients at their address of record at least annually.
MTWM is deemed to have constructive custody solely because advisory fees are directly
deducted from Client’s account by the custodian on behalf of MTWM.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
Discretionary Authority for Trading
MTWM accepts discretionary authority to manage securities accounts on behalf of
Clients. MTWM has the authority to determine, without obtaining specific Client consent,
the securities to be bought or sold, and the amount of the securities to be bought or sold.
The Client approves the custodian to be used and the commission rates paid to the
custodian. MTWM does not receive any portion of the transaction fees or commissions
paid by the Client to the custodian on certain trades.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
Proxy Votes
MTWM does not vote proxies on securities. Clients are expected to vote their own
proxies. The Client will receive their proxies directly from the custodian of their account
or from a transfer agent.
When assistance on voting proxies is requested, MTWM will provide recommendations
to the Client. If a conflict of interest exists, it will be disclosed to the Client.
Item 18: Financial Information
Balance Sheet
A balance sheet is not required to be provided because MTWM does not serve as a
custodian for Client funds or securities and MTWM does not require prepayment of fees
of more than $1,200 per Client and six months or more in advance.
Financial Conditions Reasonably Likely to Impair Advisory Firm’s Ability to Meet
Commitments to Clients
Bankruptcy Petitions during the Past Ten Years
MTWM has no condition that is reasonably likely to impair our ability to meet
contractual commitments to our Clients.
Neither MTWM nor its management has had any bankruptcy petitions in the last ten
years.
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S U P E R V I S E D P E R S O N B R O C H U R E
Item 1 Cover Page
F O R M A D V P A R T 2 B
Michael P. Traxler
Office Address:
222 Main St. E., PO Box 181
New Prague, MN 56071
Telephone:
952-758-8060
Fax:
952-758-8061
Email:
Mike@TraxlerWealth.com
Web site:
www.MichaelTraxler.com
November 4, 2025
This brochure supplement provides information about Michael P. Traxler and supplements the Michael Traxler Wealth Management,
LLC’s brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Michael P. Traxler if you did not receive the brochure
or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Michael P. Traxler (CRD #4275996) is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Brochure Supplement (Part 2B of Form ADV)
Supervised Person Brochure
Principal Executive Officer - Michael P. Traxler
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Item 2 Educational Background and Business Experience
Year of birth: 1966
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Educational Background:
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University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management; Masters of Business
Administration (MBA); Business Finance concentration; 2005
University Of Minnesota – Duluth; Bachelors of Art, Economics, Minor, Accounting;
2004
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Business Experience:
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G&M Land; Partner; 10/2025 – Present
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Michael Traxler, Sole Proprietor; Owner; 05/2022 – Present
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Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC; Investment Advisor Representative;
01/2017 – Present
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Private Partners, LLC; Managing Member/Partner; 10/2016 - Present
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Wealth Management Building, LLC; Managing Member/Owner; 05/2011 – Present
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Tenpoint Ranch, LLC; Managing Member/ Partner; 11/2007 – Present
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Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC; Managing Member/Sole Member; 05/2005
– Present
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Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC; Chief Compliance Officer; 01/2017 –
10/2023
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Nations Financial Group, Inc. dba Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC;
Investment Advisor Representative; 10/2007 – 01/2017
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Nations Financial Group, Inc. dba Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC;
Registered Representative; 05/2005 – 01/2017
Edward Jones; Registered Representative; 11/2000 – 05/2005
Item 3 Disciplinary Information
None to report.
Criminal or Civil Action:
Administrative Proceeding:
Self-Regulatory Proceeding:
Item 4 Other Business Activities
None to report.
None to report.
Managing member Michael P. Traxler is the sole owner of Wealth Management Building,
LLC, a commercial real estate property. Additionally, Mr. Traxler has a partnership
interest in Tenpoint Ranch, LLC a recreational land management company, as well as a
partnership in Private Partners, LLC a private equity holding company. Less than 10% of
his time is spent on these activities. There is no conflict of interest as advisory Clients of
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MTWM are not solicited services for Wealth Management Building LLC, Tenpoint Ranch,
Item 5 Additional Compensation
LLC and Private Partners, LLC.
Item 6 Supervision
Michael P. Traxler does not receive any additional compensation or performance-based
fees.
Michael P. Traxler is the owner of Michael Traxler Wealth Management, LLC; he is
supervised by Colleen Traxler, the Chief Compliance Officer. As an owner he also
monitors all model/strategies of investment advice offered to Clients. He will adhere to
the policies and procedures as described in the firm’s Compliance Manual.
Colleen Traxler can be contacted by telephone at 952-758-8060 or via email at
Colleen@traxlerwealth.com.
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