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Bernie J. Manard

QVG
Alma, AR 72921
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CRD#: 1439858
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Professional summary


Bernie Jerome Manard is a registered financial advisor currently at QVG, LLC located in Alma, Arkansas.

Bernie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Bernie has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 20, 2014 - Present

QVG, LLC

Office #1: 3319 Golf Course Dr., Alma, AR 72921
RIA
CRD#: 149388
Alma, AR
Past

February 17, 2014 - July 29, 2014

RIDGEWAY & CONGER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 113055
FORT SMITH, AR
Past

December 1, 2000 - May 11, 2005

SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 759
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

June 16, 1999 - November 6, 2000

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

March 11, 1998 - June 15, 1999

JOHN R. TAYLOR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39312
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

September 7, 1994 - February 17, 1998

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

June 10, 1994 - September 1, 1994

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

May 18, 1988 - October 1, 1990

F & G SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16364
Past

December 17, 1985 - April 29, 1989

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Arkansas
(12/19/2019)
IAR
Florida
(8/28/2025)
IAR
Illinois
(1/20/2014)
IAR
Texas
(1/2/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/17/2014
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


QL
QVG, LLC
QVG, LLC

CRD#: 149388 / SEC#:

Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2019 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/28/2025 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2010 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Alma, AR
Mailing Address
Phone number
(479) 650-5448
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts177
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 92,282,608

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Company Information


QVG, LLC

CRD#: 149388Alma, AR 72921

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