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Joseph C. Bernardi
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP
Dubuque, IA 52001
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CRD#: 1220670
JB
Professional summary
Joseph Constantine Bernardi, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Dubuque, Iowa.
Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Joseph has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. Core Investments Group. 40 Main St., Dubuque, IA 52001. Is investment related. Nature of business is DBA offering wealth management. Position is registered representative. Started 7/1/19. Approx 180 hrs/month on this business, with 130 hrs during security trading hrs. Responsibilities related to wealth management business including investment portfolio management and planning functions /// 2. Bernardi Group, LLC. 40 Main St., Suite 103 Dubuque, IA 52001. Is investment related. Nature of business is DBA used for investment business. Position is President. Started 7/5/2019. Approx 40 hrs/month on business, with 6 during security trading hrs. Duties are as Investment Advisor.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1989
Experience
Current
July 1, 2019 - Present
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 40 Main St. Suite 103, Dubuque, IA 52001RIA
BD
CRD#: 44181
Dubuque, IA
Current
July 1, 2019 - Present
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 40 Main St. Suite 103, Dubuque, IA 52001RIA
BD
CRD#: 44181
Dubuque, IA
Past
September 21, 2015 - July 2, 2019
B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
RIA
CRD#: 2543
Dubuque, IA
Past
September 21, 2015 - July 2, 2019
B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
BD
CRD#: 2543
Dubuque, IA
Past
July 2, 2010 - September 21, 2015
VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14503
DUBUQUE, IA
Past
July 2, 2010 - September 21, 2015
VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14503
DUBUQUE, IA
Past
February 1, 2000 - July 8, 2010
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 13609
DUBUQUE, IA
Past
August 30, 1994 - July 8, 2010
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13609
DUBUQUE, IA
Past
October 30, 1992 - August 16, 1994
INTESA SANPAOLO IMI SECURITIES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 19418
NEW YORK, NY
Past
February 14, 1992 - October 23, 1992
INVESTACORP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7684
MIAMI, FL
Past
July 20, 1987 - February 28, 1992
G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 173
Past
August 18, 1986 - July 22, 1987
BIRKELBACH INVESTMENT SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 11490
Past
April 18, 1984 - September 9, 1986
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7471
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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NF
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
FRONTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NATIONAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 44181 / SEC#: 801-57407, 8-50588
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/3/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Arizona(7/1/2019)
RR
Arkansas(7/1/2019)
RR
California(7/1/2019)
RR
Colorado(7/1/2019)
RR
District of Columbia(7/1/2019)
RR
Florida(7/1/2019)
RR
Georgia(7/1/2019)
RR
Illinois(7/1/2019)
RR
Iowa(7/1/2019)
IAR
Iowa(7/1/2019)
RR
Kentucky(7/1/2019)
RR
Massachusetts(7/1/2019)
RR
Michigan(8/31/2020)
RR
Minnesota(7/1/2019)
RR
Missouri(7/1/2019)
RR
Montana(7/1/2019)
RR
Nebraska(8/8/2019)
RR
Nevada(7/1/2019)
RR
New Hampshire(11/15/2021)
RR
New York(7/1/2019)
RR
North Carolina(7/15/2019)
RR
Ohio(7/1/2019)
RR
Oregon(7/1/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/7/2021)
RR
South Dakota(7/24/2019)
RR
Texas(7/19/2019)
IAR
Texas(2/17/2023)
RR
Virginia(7/1/2019)
RR
Wisconsin(7/1/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
NF
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
FRONTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NATIONAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 44181 / SEC#: 801-57407, 8-50588
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/3/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
3925 Fountains Blvd Ne Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
Mailing Address
3925 Fountains Blvd Ne Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
Phone number
(319) 393-9541
Established
Iowa since 11/14/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
87
SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 9,822 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,867,522,560 |
Disclosures
| Arbitration | 1 |
| Bond | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | ||
| 09/26/2024 | ||
| 11/22/2023 | ||
| 12/28/2022 |
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Company Information
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
CRD#: 44181Dubuque, IA 52001TRUST BUT VERIFY
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