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Bernard Joseph Grassmann

CRD# 1342564·Registered 1985 - 2026
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Bernard is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

Bernard Joseph Grassmann, who also goes by B.j. Grassmann, was a registered financial advisor. Bernard was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1985 - 2026. Bernard had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Other Aliases

B.j. Grassmann

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

41 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

JOHNSON WEALTH INC.·CRD# 125557
RIA
Appleton, WI
January 22, 2024 - March 3, 2026
ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 4173
BD
Indianapolis, IN
October 1, 2015 - October 10, 2019
BMO INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 146711
BD
Milwaukee,, WI
December 5, 2014 - October 1, 2015
BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 137115
BD
Appleton, WI
August 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
M&I FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC·CRD# 16517
BD
Appleton, WI
July 1, 1994 - August 1, 2012
VALLEY SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 17345
BD
Appleton, WI
April 19, 1990 - July 1, 1994
CENTURY INVESTORS OF AMERICA, INC.·CRD# 5322
BD
February 22, 1985 - August 22, 1989

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Current Firm

JW
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 - SEC (3/4/2003 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

555 East Wells Street Suite 1900, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Phone Number

(414) 291-4500

# of Employees

142

SEC notice filing (45 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 45 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

JWI BROCHURE 3-27-2026 (3/27/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

6,701

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$10,348,426,272

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/21/2025Cover PageReport
01/27/2025Cover PageReport
10/25/2023Cover PageReport

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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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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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JW
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 - SEC (3/4/2003 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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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 Jan 2024About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 1985About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1985About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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