We are proud to announce the hiring of Timothy Richard as chief fiduciary officer and fiduciary legal counsel for Bell Bank Wealth Management. In his new role, Tim will serve as Bell’s principal legal advisor for fiduciary matters within the wealth management division, overseeing the legal and compliance framework for fiduciary administration.

Tim has nearly 30 years of experience and expertise in trust and estate planning and law. Prior to joining Bell, he spent 26 years with the Serkland Law Firm in Fargo, where he was most recently the managing partner.

“We are incredibly fortunate to add Tim to our leadership team,” comments Brian Overby, senior vice president/managing director for Bell Bank Wealth Management. “With the wealth of experience and expertise he brings from an impressive career in trust and estate law, I know he will prove an invaluable asset.”

Tim will fill the role previously held by Sheri Schrock, who is retiring from Bell at the end of the year.