Tradition Companies Newsletter – July 2019

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WHAT’S INSIDE TOP WORKPLACES

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2019 STAR TRIBUNE TOP WORKPLACES Tradition Companies has been named one of the Top 150 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune for the seventh year in a row. This list recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health & satisfaction. The analysis included responses from over 140,000 employees at Minnesota public, private and nonprofit organizations.

This year, Tradition Companies ranked #3 in the midsize business category. Star Tribune Publisher Michael J. Klingensmith said, “The companies in the Star Tribune Top 150 Workplaces deserve high praise for creating the very best work environments in the state of Minnesota. My congratulations to each of these exceptional companies.�

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We are honored to be part of this list for so many consecutive years. A special thank you to all our employees for making this possible. We pride ourselves in creating a culture that focuses not only on hard work, but also on bringing our people together. Go Team Tradition!

The complete list of companies can be found at:

www.StarTribune.com/topworkplaces2019

The rankings in the Star Tribune Top 150 Workplaces are based on survey information collected by Energage, an independent company specializing in employee engagement and retention.

TRADITION CAPITAL BANK TRADITION CAPITAL BANK IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS IN WAYZATA. Together with Tradition Wealth Management and Tradition Mortgage, the bank opened a third metro office at Ferndale and Lake Street in beautiful downtown Wayzata. The offices feature all of the convenient amenities you’ve come to expect, along with free parking and easy access.

Based on early results, we are pleased to conclude Wayzata has been waiting for the landing of our bank offices. A perfect fit for special west suburban and lake area residents - many people resonate with our mission to serve high net worth individuals, their families and businesses. We believe our network of like-minded people will find many new members, and together we will serve the community well.

We had a great turnout as many area residents joined some of our existing clients at our Grand Opening Week events. The festivities included a networking breakfast exclusively for women in business, an open house meet and greet, and a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce with a BBQ and happy hour that followed. The support from our friends, clients and the community truly made it a special week.

Invite your friends in the Lakes area to visit our new office. We are always at the door with a warm welcome to the bank.

- Stephanie Wright | Marketing Specialist Tradition Capital Bank

For more information on Tradition Capital Bank, visit www.tradition.bank

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TRADITION MORTGAGE HUGE VOLUME

An unpredictable interest rate environment has made for an interesting first half of 2019. Despite a slow start to the year, a drastic drop in rates in second quarter has propelled TM to some of the largest volume months on record for May and June. In fact, TM funded over $101 Million in loan volume in May alone!

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assets while applying for their loan.

These investments and upgrades all help to improve and streamline the mortgage process to create a truly digital process for our clients.

FOCUS ON NEW CONSTRUCTION

New construction continues to be a large part of our business. We are fortunate to partner with some of the top builders in the Twin Cities metro, western Wisconsin, and Iowa, to help clients on their journey to building their dream homes.

Some of our top builder partners include Robert Thomas Homes, David Weekly Homes, Capstone Homes, Brandl Anderson Homes, and Creative Homes (just to name a few). We are proud to consider ourselves local new construction experts for both custom builds and new home purchases.

COURTESY OF: PAYING IT FORWARD

Our staff embodies our belief that we live, work, and reinvest in our communities. We do this through our schools, youth sports, local charities, and various other organizations. A recent highlight in May was a group of mortgage employees spent the morning with over 60 youth from the DinoMights organization helping them learn to skate at Richfield Ice Arena. DinoMights (www.dinomights.com) is an organization that strives to help urban youth become self-assured and competent adults through mentoring and belief that “Hockey Is For Everyone.�

- Erik Hendrikson | President

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For more information, visit www.traditionmortgagemn.com

A brand new Tradition Mortgage website was released in March.

Beyond the new clean and modern look, the site features a new online loan application, borrower document portal, as well as an interface to allow clients to automatically validate their

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Tradition Development recently received approval from the City of Chaska for two phases of the Harvest development in Chaska, MN. The Harvest development is located north of County Road 44 and east of Savanna Way, just up the Minnesota River bluff line from downtown Chaska. The eighth addition will consist of 43 single family lots, many with back yards bordering the wooded Minnesota River valley.

The ninth addition will add 13 additional single family lots. The Harvest development began in 2013 and has accounted for a total of 290 homes sites being added to the City of Chaska.

phases, between Savanna Way and Highway 212. The Harvest West development will prepare graded lots for Phase 1 - 128 homes with 72 lots being finished. Harvest West will include lots for the construction of the popular Robert Thomas Villa-style detached townhomes, a first for the City of Chaska. The development is expected to capitalize on the new

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ROBERT THOMAS HOMES Robert Thomas Homes began collaborating with Albertsson Hansen nearly a year ago to create a set of floor plans to integrate into our Heritage & Tradition Collection lines.

A&H primarily work with private clients, so working with Robert Thomas Homes gave them the opportunity to develop a new line for a more general audience, and gave us a chance to work with a local expert in the field.

proportioned, very functional spaces that are planned around furnishings and built-ins. We’ve created rooms that can be used in multiple ways and connected by delightful and beautiful transition zones in the house.

Browse our newest floor plans that are designed exclusively for Robert Thomas Homes by notable Minnesota architectural firm Albertsson Hansen Architecture.

Albertsson Hansen Architecture is an award-winning Minneapolis-based Architecture firm with experience in a wide range of projects from small remodeling projects and additions, to new houses, retreat houses, cabins, outbuildings, and barns. They want their client’s home to bring them daily pleasure and a sense of well-being. Their goal is to honor and serve their clients through transformative and meaningful design.

The floor plans we’ve created through this collaboration feature simple roof lines which create unimposing structures, and have a timeless feel. The interiors feature well

- Todd Stutz | President

Robert Thomas Homes

Visit a Robert Thomas built home to experience our award-winning designs, quality details, and vibrant neighborhoods. Showcase Models open daily 12-5pm.

To learn more about Albertsson Hansen Architecture, visit www.aharchitecture.com.

Pricing, floorplans, virtual tours, community information & more at RobertThomasHomes.com

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The outcome is rooms that are the right size with excellent flow, efficient circulation and more living space. This combination creates a feeling that the house is creative, has a soul and is more than just a set of functioning parts.

© 2019 Robert Thomas Homes Inc. All rights reserved. Prices, floor plans, home elevations, options, upgrades, specifications, incentives, promotions, and availability are subject to change without notice. Finished square footage and dimensions are approximate and subject to change without notice. Photos, virtual tours, video tours, and/or illustrations may not depict actual home plan configuration and/or details and may show certain options and upgrades not included in the base price or starting price of the home plan. Included standard features are dependent upon plan. To maintain our goal as an innovative builder, our policy of continuous improvements requires that the listed standard features are subject to change without notice. Promotions and incentives may require the use of a certain lender that is an affiliate of Robert Thomas Homes, Inc. Floor plans and home elevations are used by permission by Robert Thomas Homes, Inc. and are protected by U.S. copyright laws. The Parade of Homes is a service mark of BATC – Housing First Minnesota and is used with permission. Please consult a Robert Thomas Homes, Inc. New Home Consultant for complete information. MN LIC BC644819

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TRADITION WEALTH MANAGEMENT Tradition Wealth Management has entered its 17th year of guiding our clients. We are an independent financial planning and investment management firm. Our team of professionals provide an impartial approach to asset management as we have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of our clients at all times. Since our last newsletter, Eric Peyton has moved into the Wayzata office, and our North Oaks office will be opening very soon. We are currently seeking quality advisors to help grow TWM into the future.

as well as the I.R.S.’s capability to assess additional tax for that tax year. The agency advises every taxpayer to retain tax records for at least three years. If you file a claim for a loss from worthless securities or bad debt deduction, the recommendation is seven years.

If you have tax records pertaining to real estate transactions, you should keep them until you either sell or transfer the property, which could

mean holding on to them for as long as you live. As a last note, a tax professional, attorney, insurer, or creditors may prefer that you retain your business or personal tax records for longer than the 3-7 years the I.R.S. recommends, depending on your financial, legal, or business situation.

- John Hause | Investment Advisor, Partner Tradition Wealth Management

RETAINING YOUR TAX RECORDS How long should you keep your income tax forms around? An old adage says seven years, but there is no simple answer to that question. The Internal Revenue Service advises you to hang on to your 1040 forms and other federal tax forms until the period of limitations applying to them runs out – in other words, until the deadline to amend your return passes

For more information, call 952-563-6500

Securities offered through ProEquities, Inc., a Registered Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment Advisory Services offered through Tradition Wealth Management, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Tradition Wealth Management, LLC, ProEquities, Inc., and all other Tradtion-branded companies are independent entities.

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Source: irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/how-long-should-i-keep-records [5/1/19]

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HOMES BY TRADITION Homes by Tradition has had a nice increase in activity of custom homes and remodeling over the first and second quarter of 2019. We are working with a number of customers on large acreage properties with demolition of existing structures to build new custom homes in their place. A few amazing lake home projects are underway, which offer high exposure for our brand and showcase distinctive architectural design. The remodeling arm of our business has really picked up as well.

Many basement finish, renovation and addition projects are in progress or starting soon, ranging in price from $125,000 $500,000. Thank you to the Tradition family for their support and referrals of such wonderful customers.

- Dean Nelson | President

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TRANSITIONAL SHINGLE | Lakeville 5 bed | 4.5 bath | 5,481 sq. ft.

Nestled on a spacious 5.88-acre property, this custom home is inspired by transitional shingle-style architecture with an east coast influence, showcasing an ideal balance of warmth and comfort with refined details.

A thoughtful blend of textures and color contrast, with modern fixtures, quality finishes, and thoughtful craftsmanship are featured throughout. Creative outdoor living spaces and a finished lower level make this home perfect for entertaining.

MODERN LODGE | Lakeville

3 bed | 4 bath | 5,657 sq. ft.

This home showcases a clever contrast of “up north� lodge and modern sophistication. It will capture your attention with bold architectural details, cedar and alder woodwork with painted elements, and natural stone features both inside and out. A perfect combination of creative, well thought-out design and an inviting, warm color palette to take full advantage of the 2.86 acre property with lake views.

For more information, visit us at www.homesbytradition.com or call 612-363-6034.

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ENEBAK CONSTRUCTION WHAT’S GOING ON IN 2019

It was a long winter with cold temperatures and record snowfall, which led to a later start than usual. When spring arrived, it brought record amounts of rainfall, which isn’t a good combination. We continue to work through it by pushing off the mud and working hard in order to keep making progress for our clients. A few jobs we are working on this season are: SPIRIT OF BRANDTJEN FARM - 21ST Lakeville, MN

Tradition Development has a new addition in Spirit of Brandtjen Farm that ECC has started the grading on. Later this summer we will start installing utilities and follow up with the installation of the streets. When this first phase of construction is done, it will make room for around 100 new lots for Robert Thomas Homes to build on.

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NE SEWER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS Corcoran, MN

ECC continues to work on the trunk sewer project in Corcoran that will provide utilities to Pulte’s Bellwether site.

The project is over halfway complete.

There have been many challenges on this project, from freezing temperatures and record snowfalls, to a rainy spring and poor soil conditions, but ECC has kept moving forward to complete this project by the city of Corcoran’s deadline.

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ECC will also be doing a large grading project in Lakeville just south of Highview Ave and Dodd Blvd. This project is a 266 lot community for DR Horton that started in June. This project includes nearly 700,000 CY of excavation which is one of the largest projects based on quantity that we have worked on since completing the first phase of Avonlea in 2015.

In April, ECC made the move from Northfield up to the Brandtjen Farm Office; joining some of the other Tradition companies in Lakeville. The transition has been smooth and the new office looks great. Stop by and check out our new digs!

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JOIN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY There are a lot of opportunities for people looking to join any of the trades in the construction industry. ECC works with both the IUOE Local 49 and Laborers Local 563 Trade Unions to find skilled workers. Both of these trades provide great career opportunities such as: Competitive Wages Pension Health Benefits Time Off During the Winter Months If you’re interested or know of anyone that has an interest in this career path, please put them in touch with our office. We’d love to answer any questions they may have to see if it would be a good fit. This is a great opportunity and an immediate need in our industry.

For more information, call (952) 479-6700 - Andrew Comstock | Assistant Estimator Enebak Construction

TRADITION GOLF: LEGENDS CLUB It is said that only in Minnesota can you experience all four seasons in any given twenty-four hour period. This Spring, even more so than any in recent memory seems to support this theory. With the start of Summer, it finally feels like we are turning the corner to warmer and more consistent weather. This comes just in time to kick off our corporate golf calendar & outdoor live music events.

spaces that Legends Club has to offer.

We have expanded the events this year with fun yard games, making our outdoor live music events a fantastic family experience.

event held by the Lenmark Family in honor of their daughter Sophia in May. Over 120 golfers participated in the golf event that raised money for Faith’s Lodge.

Summer Outdoor Music Schedule:

Best Buy Corporate returned for their sixth consecutive year, bringing their partners/vendors for another 2-day event that we co-host with Hazeltine to raise money for Best Buy Children’s Foundation. This year was projected to be the biggest yet with over 288 players playing during the 2-day span.

Marvin Gohman | June 22nd (3–6pm) Mark Mraz | July 19th (6–9pm) TBD | August 10th (3–6pm)

LIVE MUSIC | ENTERTAINMENT Building on the previous year outdoor live music events, we planned four calendar dates for this Summer, starting in May. Each of the events feature talented musicians and unique menu options, all while highlighting the terrific outdoor

CORPORATE & CHARITY EVENTS Legends Club is the home to multiple major corporate and charity events.

Three large events that were hosted at Legends Club this year were: The 10th Annual Swing for Sophia golf

We are also hosting Putt with Pete; A 144 player golf outing and fundraising event that benefits cutting edge research toward the cure of Hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is a build up of fluid in the cavities deep within the brain and is said to affect over 1 Million individuals worldwide.

- Marc Olson | Director of Marketing Legends Club

TO BOOK A TEE TIME, CALL (952) 226-4777 OR VISIT WWW.LEGENDSGC.COM

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ESQUIRE TITLE A RECORD FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR We started out 2019 a little slow, which seemed to be widespread throughout the industry. Rates were slightly hiked, inventory was low and the weather made it difficult for anyone to want to venture out.

However, rates dropped, snow melted, people came, and closings multiplied. Compared to the first half of 2018 with 417 closings, we’ve blown past that number and are scheduled to hit 1000 orders for the first half of 2019! A record for our Esquire Title team. Of course we are blessed with our Tradition family that provided lending for 388 refinances and/or purchases and 78 closings for Robert Thomas Homes.

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NEW OFFICE LOCATION NOW OPEN!

Our Esquire Title North Oaks office is officially open! We finished the final touches and are up and running.

Sandy Falck is the main closer for this new location and has already had her first closing July 1. What a great way to start the second half of 2019!

Now that it’s cabin season, JaNaye in our Aitkin office is experiencing a big increase in orders as well.

We’re hopeful that her exposure in the North will generate continued growth throughout the year.

With this increase in closings, an amazing staff, and the desire to be the best at what we do, we are now number one (out of over 75 agents) with our underwriter, First American. Two years ago we were in third place. We are not just the “little engine that could”, we are the “LITTLE ENGINE THAT DOES!” I am so proud of this team and honored to be part of something so rewarding.

- Lynn Stander | Closing Manager Esquire Title

FOR MORE INFORMATION: visit www.esqmn.com or call (952) 322-8800

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: GRESSER COMPANIES Gresser Companies is a valued partner that does business with multiple Tradition entities. At Tradition, we create clients for life by being a one-stop-shop for all your home, financing, banking and wealth management needs. Take a closer look into our relationship with Gresser Companies in this Q & A with their President, Mike Gresser.

Q: How long have your worked with Tradition?

A: In a way, we have been part of Tradition since day one. The Gresser family was one of the original DiNovo investors. We have officially been with Tradition over 10 years for our 401K plan and personal wealth management. We’ve also had numerous mortgages on residential properties, our headquarter building, and Bellerieve, our luxury residential development in Eden Prairie.

Q: How did you find Tradition?

A: I was familiar with the Enebak name through their excellent reputation in construction. I was also an early patron at the Legends Club and knew they did things with class, and the right way. When Tradition Capital Bank was started, we were introduced and knew that they were people who were “hand shake operators”, someone whose handshake and word is as valuable as any contract you could ever sign.

Q: Which Tradition entities do you do business with?

A: All of them. I've even been to the Tradition Golf Club in LaQuinta, CA. Q: What makes you continue to use Tradition?

ABOUT GRESSER COMPANIES Founded in 1969 in the Gresser family basement and now employing 200 people in the commercial concrete and masonry construction industry specializing in large scale projects.

Gresser has spawned other businesses such as Recon Retaining Wall Systems, which has more than 50 licensees in 16 countries. They have also co-founded PrimeX of North America with European partners to license PrimXComposite, the world's First Jointless Concrete Floor. Gresser Co was the first North American Licensee of the technology and has since added licensees in 17 states and Ontario, and placed four million square feet of the product in North America. They plan to install more than 20 million square feet in 2021. They also developed Bellerieve, Eden Prairie's premiere single family neighborhood.

A: Tradition is filled with great people with great standards. It's like the old way of doing business and banking they know your name, they value your loyalty, and they work to make your experience simple and easy.

From an entrepreneurial background, they also understand that things don't always go as planned and they work with you through bumps in the road. Very different than the big corporate banks of the world, but they still have the horsepower to get things done.

For more information on Gresser Companies, visit www.gresserco.com or call 651-454-5976

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2019 HOPEKIDS 5K/10K EVENT Tradition Companies hosted our 11th Annual HopeK 5K/10K + Kids Fun Run benefitting HopeKids Minnesota on Saturday, June 8th in our Spirit of Brandtjen Farm neighborhood in Lakeville.

and entertainment that include bounce house, face painting, nerf wars, mascots, princesses, dancing, DJ, saw dust coin dive, fire truck, construction excavator, strong men obstacle course, balloon animals, playground, basketball, volleyball We surpassed our goal for this year’s and much more! event and raised over $82,000 for HopeKids Minnesota. Since we Thank you to all who joined us at the started the event, we’ve raised over event, volunteered, and/or partici$1.3 million dollars to benefit the pated in the 5K/10K! All proceeds organization, allowing HopeKids to from the event benefit HopeKids serve more than 1,400 Minnesota Minnesota and give the greatest gift families. The HopeK event includes a of all - HOPE. 5K/10K Run, HopeWalk, and Kids Fun - Jake Enebak | Chief Executive Officer Tradition Companies Run, as well as free family activities

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HopeKids provides ongoing events and activities for families who have a child with a life-threatening medical condition, such as cancer. Each month, they schedule a variety of events for the whole family - from sports games to museum visits - to provide a glimmer of hope in often long and difficult medical journeys. All HopeKids events are offered at no cost to the families and focus on the entire family to prevent siblings from being unintentionally overlooked.

For more information on the HopeKids organization, visit www.hopekids.org

TRADITION PASS IT ON Our Tradition Pass It On initiative continues to gain traction in the Edina community in 2019 and is keeping us busy. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to be part of amazing local events and organizations.

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SOUTHDALE CENTER GALLERY We also attended the launch party for the Art of Edina “Seeking Connections” art installation at Southdale Center. This art installation represents the universal human desire to feel connected with other beings throughout our lives. The installation was curated by Edina High School Art Teacher, Dalen Towne, along with Kim Raskin and George Lundgren.

In May, TPIO was honored to provide three scholarships to outstanding Edina High School students. These students are well-rounded individuals that support their local Edina community through volunteerism.

Artwork created by current students They have also exhibited leadership are displayed along the escalator skills in athletics, academics, and arts. wall. In addition, Dalen’s AP Studio Art class collaborated to create the A special congratulations to this thematic “Seeking Connections” year’s TPIO Scholarship recipients: banner displayed along the Claire Williams, Caroline Sprenkle, bulkhead. The banner was created and Benjamin Moss. in charcoal.

Pictured with: Scott Beuning, Brad Johnson, and Erik Hendrikson.

This installation will be up all summer, make sure to stop by and visit!

BRAEMAR ARENA GALLERY We had such a fun night at the Art of Edina Braemar Arena gallery launch party in April! Congratulations to all the finalists. Stop by and see their amazing work!

- Brad Johnson | Tradition Wealth Management Erik Hendrikson | Tradition Mortgage Scott Beuning | Tradition Capital Bank

For more information and photos visit www.Tradition-Pass-It-On.com

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