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Our Story

Serving You and Your Family for Over 100 Years

A look back at Trust Point’s history showcases a story of service and growth. From the determination to stay open to serve clients during the Great Depression, to opening two new offices and a new division over the past century, service has always remained at our core. Here is a look back in time…

Celebrating 110 Years

Since our founding in 1913, Trust Point has been successful by following a simple philosophy: “In doing what is best for our client, we will be doing what is best for Trust Point.” As we look forward to the next 110 years, we expect a lot will change. One thing that won’t change is our dedication to doing what is best for those we serve.

1913
  • Six men with ties to banking started La Crosse Trust Company on June 30th, 1913 located on 311 Main Street in La Crosse, Wisconsin
  • Started with only one financial advisor, one accountant, 12 cloth bound ledgers, and $50,000 in capital

Founding Fathers
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1930
  • The La Crosse Community Trust, now known as the La Crosse Community Foundation, was created by request of the La Crosse County Bar Association
1933
  • President Roosevelt demanded all banks close, but Trust Point defied the request so that widows and orphans could still receive their money
  • Trust Point was one of the only banks to stay open during the Great Depression

Old Trust Point Building

1955
  • Added Retirement Saving Plans
1960s
  • 50 years in business
  • $16 million assets under management (AUM)
  • First woman officer hired

First Women OfficerGiving advice to women

1980s
  • Started offering support to women by giving financial advice
  • $225 million assets under management
  • Trust Service Bank Network Established
1990s
  • Changed name to North Central Trust Company
  • First website launches in 1998

2000s
  • Kent Handel is named President and CEO
  • $1 billion assets under management
  • 45 employees
  • After 71 years of success, the La Crosse Community Foundation establishes itself as its own entity

Kent Handel is named President and CEO
90 Year Article

2003
  • Minneapolis Office Opened
2004
  • The company relocates from it’s founding location to 230 Front St. N in La Crosse, WI

Ribbon Cutting 2004

2008
  • Changed name to Trust Point Inc.
  • Received Association of Fundraising Professionals 2008 President’s Award

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2013
  • Acquired Anchor Bank’s Trust division
  • 100th Anniversary
2014
  • Keys to Success Campaign & Car Giveaway

Keys to Success Campaign & Car Giveaway

2015
  • Volume one of the Trust Point Magazine released

Trust Point Magazine Volume

2017
  • $4 billion assets under management
  • Trust Point grows to over 75 employees
  • Trust Point Family Office division opened

Family Office Logo

2018
  • Designated Trust Point Family Office space opened in the Minneapolis office
  • Eau Claire Office Opened

Eau Claire Office Opened

2021
  • Bill Bosch named President
  • Kent Handel becomes Chairman of the Board
  • Emerj360, a division of Trust Point, launches to expand services and provide additional financial education and resources

Emerj Ribbon Cutting Horizontal

2022
  • Bill Bosch named CEO
  • Volume 5 of Trust Point Magazine released
  • $7.5 billion assets under management
  • Trust Point team expands to over 95 employees

Bill Bosch

2023
  • 110 Year Anniversary

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How We’re Different

We’ve built our name and reputation on trust. For more than a century, we have been a fiduciary focused on achieving our clients’ needs, wishes and goals. Our success is your success, and we’re held to the highest ethical and industry standards. We provide peace of mind for you and your family, taking care of your financial complexities so you can focus on what matters most.

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