Bernard J. Grassmann

JOHNSON WEALTH

Appleton, WI 54911

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CRD#: 1342564

Professional summary

Bernard Joseph Grassmann, who also goes by B.j. Grassmann, is a registered financial advisor currently at JOHNSON WEALTH INC. located in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Bernard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Bernard has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

B.j. Grassmann

Other business activities

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Johnson Bank; investment-related affiliate; 222 W College Ave, Appleton, WI; wealth management, trust services, banking, loans; Vice President-Retirement Plan Services Advisor; July 2022; full-time advisor and dual employee of Johnson Bank and Johnson Wealth Inc.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 22, 2024 - Present

JOHNSON WEALTH INC.

Office #1: 222 W College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911

RIA

CRD#: 125557

Appleton, WI

Past

October 1, 2015 - October 10, 2019

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 4173

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Past

December 5, 2014 - October 1, 2015

BMO INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 146711

MILWAUKEE,, WI

Past

August 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 137115

APPLETON, WI

Past

July 1, 1994 - August 1, 2012

M&I FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC

CRD#: 16517

APPLETON, WI

Past

April 19, 1990 - July 1, 1994

VALLEY SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 17345

APPLETON, WI

Past

February 22, 1985 - August 22, 1989

CENTURY INVESTORS OF AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 5322

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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JOHNSON WEALTH INC.

CLEARY GULL ADVISORS INC. | MBO CLEARY ADVISORS INC. | JOHNSON WEALTH INC. | JOHNSON FINANCIAL GROUP INC.

CRD#: 125557 / SEC#: 801-61862

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2003 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Wisconsin
(1/22/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/20/2024

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/19/1985

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 2/21/1985

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

JOHNSON WEALTH INC.

CLEARY GULL ADVISORS INC. | MBO CLEARY ADVISORS INC. | JOHNSON WEALTH INC. | JOHNSON FINANCIAL GROUP INC.

CRD#: 125557 / SEC#: 801-61862

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2003 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

555 East Wells Street Suite 1900, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Mailing Address

Phone number

(414) 291-4500

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

132

SEC notice filing (45 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

JWI BROCHURE 3-27-2025 (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	6,888
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 9,109,318,040

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
01/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
10/25/2023	Cover Page	Report
12/21/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Bernard J. Grassmann

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Bernard Joseph Grassmann's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BMO INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

M&I FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC

VALLEY SECURITIES, INC.

CENTURY INVESTORS OF AMERICA, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

JOHNSON WEALTH INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/20/2024

Series 63

Date: 2/19/1985

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 2/21/1985

Current Firm

JOHNSON WEALTH INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (45 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

JOHNSON WEALTH INC.

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