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Updated Thursday, May 23, 2013 as of 10:53 PM ET

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U.S. Bank’s Brokerage Unit Adds Two Advisors in Bismarck, N.D.

U.S. Bancorp Investments, the brokerage affiliate of U.S. Bank, has added two financial advisors to its staff in Bismarck, N.D. Steve Felchle and Jason Ernst will deliver wealth management and financial planning services to affluent clients, the firm announced Wednesday.

The new hires, both formerly with Wells Fargo, bring the total number of financial advisors at USBI to 532, up from 480 in July 2008. more »

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