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Bernard Charles Groveman

CFA
FIRST MANHATTAN CO.
NEW YORK, NY
·CRD# 1185182·43 years experience

Professional Summary

Bernard Charles Groveman, CFA is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST MANHATTAN CO. LLC located in New York, New York and FIRST MANHATTAN SECURITIES LLC located in New York, New York. Bernard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Bernard has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24...

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Credentials

CFA
Chartered Financial Analyst

Years of Experience

43 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FIRST MANHATTAN CO. LLC·CRD# 325281
RIA
399 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022
February 16, 2023 - Present
FIRST MANHATTAN SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 1845
BD
399 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022
April 4, 1990 - Present
FIRST MANHATTAN SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 1845
RIA
New York, NY
May 18, 2021 - March 10, 2023
FIRST MANHATTAN SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 1845
BD
September 5, 1985 - June 7, 1988
CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC·CRD# 816
BD
June 6, 1984 - October 26, 1984
LEHMAN BROTHERS KUHN LOEB INCORPORATED·CRD# 7555
BD
October 19, 1983 - May 18, 1984

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Current Firm

FM
FIRST MANHATTAN CO. LLC

FIRST MANHATTAN CO. LLC

CRD#: 325281 / SEC#: 801-12411
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/13/1977 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

399 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Phone Number

(212) 756-3300

# of Employees

147

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRST MANHATTAN BROCHURE (8/13/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

6,294

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$38,086,101,541

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/26/2025Cover PageReport
10/25/2024Cover PageReport
11/28/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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Awz XTarget LP - 121 Menachem Begin Road, Tel Aviv, Israel - not investment related - company is creating a deep tech industrial park member of the Board of Directors - 8 hours per month during non trading hours duties include participating in Board meetings, interacting with senior management, and review strategy

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
FM
FIRST MANHATTAN CO. LLC

FIRST MANHATTAN CO. LLC

CRD#: 325281 / SEC#: 801-12411
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/13/1977 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alaska
(11/12/2025)
RR
Arizona
(4/5/2000)
RR
Arkansas
(9/15/2026)
RR
California
(8/19/1994)
RR
Colorado
(5/18/1999)
RR
Connecticut
(6/30/1999)
RR
Delaware
(4/24/2019)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/26/1994)
RR
Florida
(8/23/1994)
RR
Georgia
(9/21/1998)
RR
Idaho
(4/24/2019)
RR
Illinois
(3/5/1993)
RR
Indiana
(8/14/2023)
RR
Iowa
(7/6/1999)
RR
Kansas
(9/15/2026)
RR
Kentucky
(4/24/2019)
RR
Louisiana
(1/17/2013)
RR
Maine
(11/2/2005)
RR
Maryland
(8/10/1994)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/19/1994)
RR
Michigan
(8/22/1994)
RR
Minnesota
(10/2/2024)
RR
Montana
(8/14/2023)
RR
Nebraska
(2/25/2002)
RR
Nevada
(5/2/2012)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/9/2003)
RR
New Jersey
(3/28/1991)
RR
New Mexico
(5/1/2003)
RR
New York
(4/16/1990)
IAR
New York
(2/16/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(10/21/1998)
RR
Ohio
(5/1/1997)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/24/2019)
RR
Oregon
(7/24/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/26/1995)
RR
Rhode Island
(7/24/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(11/23/2018)
RR
South Dakota
(1/2/2015)
RR
Tennessee
(8/8/2016)
RR
Texas
(8/22/1994)
RR
Utah
(7/24/2023)
RR
Vermont
(11/17/2014)
RR
Virginia
(4/23/1996)
RR
Washington
(7/24/2023)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Dec 1994About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1992About the Series 63 exam

Series 79TO — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 79TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1983About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Dec 1994About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations
Nasdaq Stock Market
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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