KC Trust Manager At M&I Promoted

LEAWOOD, Kan., Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- M&I Wealth Management, a part of BMO Financial Group, announces the promotion of Donald Edinger to Regional Director - Trust, for the Central States Region. Edinger will manage the trust offices in the Kansas City, Indianapolis and St. Louis markets.

In this newly created position, Edinger will be responsible for  providing technical expertise regarding the Trust and Estate Settlement Services line of business and oversight of the personal trust administration of his teams. He has more than 30 years of industry experience and has been with M&I for the past seven years, most recently as the Trust Services Manager in Kansas City. In addition to his management responsibilities, Edinger is a member of M&I's Individual Retirement Trust Compliance Committee.

"Don's wealth of knowledge in the trust and estate planning business is key to helping us grow in the important Central States markets," commented Kelli Glynn, Managing Director, Regional Senior Vice President, M&I Wealth Management.

Edinger has lived in the Kansas City area for more than 30 years and is a member of the Missouri Bar Association.

About M&I Wealth Management, a part of BMO Financial Group
M&I Wealth Management, A part of BMO Financial Group, is a leading provider of trust, investment management and private banking services to corporations, institutions and affluent individuals. For high net worth individuals and families, M&I Wealth Management offers a comprehensive range of customized wealth management services that include financial planning, investment management and advisory services, trust and estate services, and private banking. In 2011, M&I Wealth Management became a part of BMO Financial Group, one of the largest diversified financial services organizations in North America with total assets of $538 billion CDN as of January 31, 2012, and more than 47,000 employees.

M&I Wealth Management offers products and services through various affiliates of BMO Financial Corp., including Marshall & Ilsley Trust Company N.A., M&I Investment Management Corp., M&I Financial Advisors, Inc. (member FINRA/SIPC, maintaining its principal offices at 111 E. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202), North Star Trust Company and Taplin, Canida & Habacht, LLC. Insurance coverage is underwritten by a number of insurers. Insurance products are the obligation of the insurance company. Not all products and services are available in every state and/or location.   Investment products are NOT FDIC INSURED – MAY LOSE VALUE – CARRY NO BANK GUARANTEE.

Banking products and services are provided by BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC.

SOURCE M&I Wealth Management, a part of BMO Financial Group