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William Robert Bergstrom

CFP®
FOCUS FINANCIAL
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
·CRD# 1296561·42 years experience

Professional Summary

William Robert Bergstrom, CFP®, who also goes by Bill Bergstrom, is a registered financial advisor currently at FOCUS FINANCIAL located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. William has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Estate Planning
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Investment Planning

Other Aliases

Bill Bergstrom

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1992

Years of Experience

42 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FOCUS FINANCIAL·CRD# 116140
RIA
1300 Godward Street Ne Suite 5500, Minneapolis, MN 55413
February 28, 2005 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
RIA
BD
1300 Godward St Ne Suite 5500, Minneapolis, MN 55413
April 21, 1995 - Present
WORKMAN SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 31898
BD
Eden Prairie, MN
August 5, 1994 - April 21, 1995
AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION·CRD# 6320
BD
Minneapolis, MN
September 25, 1984 - December 24, 1986
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
September 25, 1984 - August 15, 1994
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
September 25, 1984 - August 15, 1994

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Current Firm

FOCUS FINANCIAL
FOCUS FINANCIAL

AFC FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | THE BASBALLE GROUP | MOSER & HEIER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MERTZ WEALTH STRATEGIES, INC. | MCMURRAY WHITNEY FINANCIAL | KMF ADVISORS | FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | FOCUS FINANCIAL | FDI INCORPORATED/FINANCIAL DESIGNS | BROOKLANDS

CRD#: 116140 / SEC#: 801-71117
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/2/2010 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (3/5/2010 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (3/8/2010 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Colorado (3/12/2010 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Georgia (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (3/2/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Indiana (3/9/2010 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Massachusetts (3/24/2010 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (3/8/2010 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Missouri (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Nebraska (3/12/2010 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New Jersey (3/5/2010 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New York (3/5/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Carolina (3/5/2010 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Dakota (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Oregon (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Pennsylvania (3/31/2010 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - South Dakota (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Washington (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wisconsin (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

1300 Godward Street Ne Suite 5500, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Phone Number

(651) 631-8166

# of Employees

189

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 47 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FOCUS FINANCIAL FIRM BROCHURE (3/26/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

27,510

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$6,823,756,233

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/06/2026Cover PageReport
01/16/2025Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

1) FOCUS FINANCIAL POSITION: insurance/e/o NATURE: Corporation INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 01/01/1994 ADDRESS: 1300 Godward Street NE, #5500, Minneapolis MN 55413, United States DESCRIPTION: reviewing and replacing insurance contracts through a financial planning process 2) FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK INC. POSITION: Executive Officer NATURE: Corporation INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/1994 ADDRESS: 1300 Godward Street NE, Suite 5500, Mpls MN 55413, United States DESCRIPTION: I am an owner of Focus Financial Network Inc. 3) FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK POSITION: Executive Officer NATURE: Corporation INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 16 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 8 START DATE: 01/01/1994 ADDRESS: 1300 Godward Street NE, Suite 5500, Mpls MN 55413, United States DESCRIPTION: I act as a Board member and am a member of the compensation committee as well as a 401k Trustee 4) BILL BERGSTROM POSITION: trustee NATURE: trustee of family testamentary trust INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/18/2020 ADDRESS: 1300 Godward ST NE, 5500, Mpls MN 55431, United States DESCRIPTION: managing and oversite of funds 5) BFR POSITION: owner NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/30/2022 ADDRESS: 12 point Rd, Bayport MN 55003, United States DESCRIPTION: Collect rent on a building 6) FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK INC POSITION: Financial advisor/EO NATURE: Registered Investment Adviser - INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 01/01/1994 ADDRESS: 1300 Godward St NE, #5500, Mpls MN 55413, United States DESCRIPTION: Review track and research investment ideas and products 7) BFG1 POSITION: President NATURE: sub chapter S INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 16 START DATE: 02/15/2018 ADDRESS: 1300 Godward ST NE, #5500, Minneapolis MN 55413, United States DESCRIPTION: This is the same business I have now, I just activated the sub chapter S and LLC, Bergstrom Financial Group LLC was established as part of my succession plan and has 3 members, myself, Chad Steeves, Scott Mullinix and Drew Bergstrom. BFG1 is the mechanism that pays me a salary and has tax withholding. All staff and BFG fixed expenses are paid from LLC account. Once all of those expenses are paid the remaining balance is transferred based on an agreed upon percentage to Sub Chapter S business' that each of the four members have created. My portion is paid to my BFG1 Sub Chapter S which then has its own marketing expenses. The public will never see these names of the business's 8) BERGSTROM FINANCIAL GROUP LLC POSITION: President NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 02/15/2018 ADDRESS: 1300 Godward ST NE, #5500, Minneapolis MN 55413, United States DESCRIPTION: Same as my current role- But Bergstrom Financial Group LLC was established as part of my succession plan and has 3 members, myself, Chad Steeves, d Drew Bergstrom and Scott Mullinix. Osaic Wealth Inc.is not allowed to pay commissions to an LLC so all Commissions are paid directly to my personal account. I then transfer those commissions to the Bergstrom Financial Group LLC account. Focus Financial pays all investment advisory fees to this LLC as well. All business expenses are paid from LLC account. Once all of those expenses are paid the remaining balance is transferred based on an agreed upon percentage to Sub Chapter S business' that each of the three members have created. My portion is paid to my BFG1 Sub Chapter S.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FOCUS FINANCIAL
FOCUS FINANCIAL

AFC FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | THE BASBALLE GROUP | MOSER & HEIER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MERTZ WEALTH STRATEGIES, INC. | MCMURRAY WHITNEY FINANCIAL | KMF ADVISORS | FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | FOCUS FINANCIAL | FDI INCORPORATED/FINANCIAL DESIGNS | BROOKLANDS

CRD#: 116140 / SEC#: 801-71117
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/2/2010 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (3/5/2010 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (3/8/2010 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Colorado (3/12/2010 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Georgia (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (3/2/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Indiana (3/9/2010 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Massachusetts (3/24/2010 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (3/8/2010 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Missouri (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Nebraska (3/12/2010 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New Jersey (3/5/2010 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New York (3/5/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Carolina (3/5/2010 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Dakota (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Oregon (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Pennsylvania (3/31/2010 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - South Dakota (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Washington (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wisconsin (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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
Alabama
(5/18/2004)
RR
Arizona
(7/26/1995)
RR
Arkansas
(3/6/2007)
RR
California
(5/21/1996)
RR
Colorado
(9/8/2010)
RR
Florida
(11/8/1995)
RR
Georgia
(8/2/2006)
RR
Idaho
(6/21/2012)
RR
Illinois
(6/29/1995)
RR
Indiana
(9/29/2021)
RR
Iowa
(7/1/2009)
RR
Kansas
(4/7/2017)
RR
Kentucky
(11/27/2023)
IAR
Louisiana
(3/9/2018)
RR
Maryland
(9/13/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/1/2004)
RR
Michigan
(10/8/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(4/21/1995)
IAR
Minnesota
(12/9/2013)
RR
Montana
(6/7/2016)
RR
Nebraska
(11/7/2023)
RR
Nevada
(7/14/2020)
RR
New Jersey
(9/15/2020)
RR
New Mexico
(2/24/2012)
RR
New York
(5/26/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(3/21/2022)
RR
North Dakota
(1/6/2005)
RR
Ohio
(3/22/1996)
RR
Oregon
(6/21/2012)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/27/2008)
RR
South Carolina
(10/30/2020)
RR
South Dakota
(2/1/2019)
RR
Texas
(7/1/1997)
IAR
Texas
(8/27/2005)
RR
Vermont
(1/24/2020)
RR
Virginia
(2/24/2011)
RR
Washington
(2/21/2012)
RR
West Virginia
(1/31/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(7/2/1997)

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 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1984About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1984About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Mar 1995About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by William

  • Estate Planning
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Investment Planning

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