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Marc J. Bernstein
DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES
Conshohocken, PA 19428
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CRD#: 1284160
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Professional summary
Marc J Bernstein, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Marc Jay Bernstein, is a registered financial advisor currently at DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania and DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.
Marc is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Marc has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Marc Jay Bernstein
Other business activities
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1) LAW PRACTICE | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: MARC J BERNSTEIN, ATTORNEY AT LAW | POSITION HELD: PROPRIETOR/OWNER | ADDRESS: 1500 BARDSEY DR, AMBLER, PA 19002 | START DATE: 1981 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: ATTORNEY/LEGAL SERVICES | APPROX HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 HRS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 HRS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OPENING & REFERRAL OF CIVIL LITIGATION & PERSONAL INJURY CASES. 2) TIFERET BET ISRAEL ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE | INVESTMENT RELATED - YES | DBA NAME: N/A | POSITION HELD: BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBER | ADDRESS: 10 ADDRESS:1920 SKIPPACK PIKE, BLUE BELL, PA 19422 | START DT: 1/9/2013 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: CHARITY/RELIGIOUS/FOUNDATION | APPROX HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 HRS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 HRS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE FOR TAX EXEMPT RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION TITLE:BOARD MEMBER AND CO-SIGNOR ON ACCOUNTS. 3) AMERICAN TECHNION SOCIETY EASTERN SEABOARD REGION | INVESTMENT RELATED - NO | DBA NAME: N/A | POSITION HELD: DIRECTOR | ADDRESS: 55 East 59th Street, New York, NY. 10022 | START DT: 1/1/2015 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: CHARITY/RELIGIOUS/FOUNDATION | APPROX HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 HRS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 HRS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 4) AUTHOR | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: | POSITION HELD: PROPRIETOR/OWNER-AUTHOR | ADDRESS: 1500 BARDSEY DRIVE, AMBLER PA 19002 | START DATE: 2017-03-02 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: RETAIL SALES- | APPROX HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 HOURS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: WRITING A BOOK WITH THE HELP OF FINANCIAL GHOST WRITER. 7) INSURANCE & INVESTMENTS | INVESTMENT RELATED: YES | DBA NAME: MARCH FORWARD | POSITION HELD: PARTNER | ADDRESS: 918 MAPLE ST, CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428 | START DATE: 3/1/2022 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: LIFE INSURANCE BROKERAGE | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 41-100 HRS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 41-100 HRS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INSURANCE SALES & SERVICE FOR MULTIPLE CARRIERS, INCLUDING PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (FINANCIAL PLANNING, LIFE INSURANCE, INVESTMENTS, ANNUITIES, LTC, DI)
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
December 18, 2023 - Present
DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 918 Maple St., Conshohocken, PA 19428RIA
CRD#: 326060
Conshohocken, PA
Current
October 27, 2022 - Present
DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 155576
Conshohocken, PA
Past
October 27, 2022 - December 31, 2023
DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 155576
SANDY, UT
Past
March 31, 2015 - October 27, 2022
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past
January 22, 2015 - October 27, 2022
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past
July 20, 2012 - December 10, 2014
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14251
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA
Past
May 30, 2012 - December 10, 2014
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA
Past
October 29, 2010 - February 10, 2015
NEWSQUARE CAPITAL, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 152430
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA
Past
July 5, 2002 - January 8, 2015
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
RIA
CRD#: 615
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA
Past
March 6, 1986 - January 8, 2015
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 615
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA
Past
August 31, 1984 - February 10, 1986
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
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".
DA
DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
ADVANCED WEALTH STRATEGIES GROUP | WESTRIDGE WEALTH STRATEGIES | THS PRIVATE FAMILY OFFICE | THE CRESTWELL GROUP | SPARK FINANCIAL SERVICE | SERRATELLI FINANCIAL GROUP | ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEALTH ADVISORS | RANCHO PRIVATE WEALTH | PROVIDENCE WEALTH ADVISORS | PLATINUM WEALTH GROUP | PATTERSON FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | PARKVIEW WEALTH ADVISORS | NUCLEUS FINANCIAL GROUP | MARCH FORWARD | LONGHORN FINANCIAL | KLK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | KEY ADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | INVENTA WEALTH ADVISORS | INPAC WEALTH SOLUTIONS | ICONA WEALTH | HARDING FINANCIAL & INSURANCE | GROVE WEALTH ADVISORS | GRIFFIN WEALTH PARTNERS | GRADY CAPITAL GROUP | GOMEZ CORP | GLOBAL WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. | GLIDE FINANCIAL GROUP | GEN 1 FINANCIAL | FULCRUM INVESTMENT SERVICES | FIRST FINANCIAL CENTER OF DALLAS | FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC. | EVERGREEN ADVISOR GROUP | DIVERSIFY, INC. | DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | DIVERSIFY ADVISOR NETWORK | CITY CENTER WEALTH ADVISORS | CIPOLLA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CAPATA FINANCIAL | BUTLER FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BRIDGE EQUITIES | BOSTON WEALTH ADVISOR GROUP | ASHLAND PACIFIC | ANIMAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
CRD#: 326060 / SEC#: 801-128675
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/31/2023 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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Arizona(11/9/2022)
RR
California(10/28/2022)
RR
Connecticut(2/13/2023)
RR
Delaware(11/1/2022)
RR
District of Columbia(11/4/2022)
RR
Florida(11/7/2022)
RR
Georgia(10/27/2022)
RR
Illinois(11/7/2022)
RR
Kentucky(10/31/2022)
RR
Maine(10/27/2022)
RR
Maryland(11/1/2022)
RR
Massachusetts(10/28/2022)
RR
Nevada(6/12/2023)
RR
New Jersey(11/7/2022)
RR
New York(11/6/2022)
RR
North Carolina(10/28/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(10/28/2022)
IAR
Pennsylvania(12/18/2023)
RR
South Carolina(11/1/2022)
RR
Texas(10/27/2022)
IAR
Texas(6/24/2024)
RR
Vermont(9/4/2025)
RR
Virginia(1/22/2024)
RR
Washington(10/25/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
DA
DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
ADVANCED WEALTH STRATEGIES GROUP | WESTRIDGE WEALTH STRATEGIES | THS PRIVATE FAMILY OFFICE | THE CRESTWELL GROUP | SPARK FINANCIAL SERVICE | SERRATELLI FINANCIAL GROUP | ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEALTH ADVISORS | RANCHO PRIVATE WEALTH | PROVIDENCE WEALTH ADVISORS | PLATINUM WEALTH GROUP | PATTERSON FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | PARKVIEW WEALTH ADVISORS | NUCLEUS FINANCIAL GROUP | MARCH FORWARD | LONGHORN FINANCIAL | KLK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | KEY ADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | INVENTA WEALTH ADVISORS | INPAC WEALTH SOLUTIONS | ICONA WEALTH | HARDING FINANCIAL & INSURANCE | GROVE WEALTH ADVISORS | GRIFFIN WEALTH PARTNERS | GRADY CAPITAL GROUP | GOMEZ CORP | GLOBAL WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. | GLIDE FINANCIAL GROUP | GEN 1 FINANCIAL | FULCRUM INVESTMENT SERVICES | FIRST FINANCIAL CENTER OF DALLAS | FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC. | EVERGREEN ADVISOR GROUP | DIVERSIFY, INC. | DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | DIVERSIFY ADVISOR NETWORK | CITY CENTER WEALTH ADVISORS | CIPOLLA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CAPATA FINANCIAL | BUTLER FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BRIDGE EQUITIES | BOSTON WEALTH ADVISOR GROUP | ASHLAND PACIFIC | ANIMAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
CRD#: 326060 / SEC#: 801-128675
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
9017 S Riverside Dr. Suite 210, Sandy, UT 84070
Mailing Address
Phone number
(801) 890-7577
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
171
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 8,318 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,206,698,268 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2024 |
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