JB
James L. Bero
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CRD#: 20117
JB
Professional summary
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James Louis Bero, who also goes by James L Bero, Jim Bero, was a registered financial professional .
James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1968. James had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 1 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
James L Bero | Jim Bero
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Past
June 10, 2009 - June 28, 2013
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
APPLETON, WI
Past
April 16, 1999 - June 10, 2009
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 37031
APPLETON, WI
Past
November 10, 1993 - May 11, 1999
VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past
March 2, 1993 - November 12, 1993
HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19258
MADISON, WI
Past
December 1, 1988 - March 3, 1993
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past
June 18, 1986 - November 5, 1988
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
Past
September 24, 1981 - July 7, 1986
INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 6403
Past
May 3, 1979 - January 2, 1988
MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 2682
Past
April 10, 1979 - October 18, 1983
SII INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2225
Past
November 1, 1972 - May 5, 1979
MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4386
Past
November 14, 1968 - May 5, 1979
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
BD
CRD#: 2873
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
Visual representation of state registrations
This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 9/27/1968
Registered Representative ExaminationCurrent Firm
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
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CRD#: 421 / SEC#: 801-54905, 8-13846
BD
Terminated by SEC on 03/24/2024
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Contact information
Main Address
7755 3rd Street North, Oakdale, MN 55128
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 64284, St. Paul, MN 55164-0284
Phone number
(800) 800-2638
Established
Minnesota since 03/15/1968
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
3,002
FINRA licenses (2 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| OSAIC, INC. | SHAREHOLDER | |
| COONEY, JOHN MICHAEL | SVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1326757 |
| CORNICK, GREGORY ALLEN | DIRECTOR | 3132991 |
| FERGESEN, RICHARD DAVID | CEO, PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 717938 |
| GERB, JASON | SVP, CHIEF REGULATORY OFFICER | 3021815 |
| HODGE, TIMOTHY ROBERT | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2220910 |
| NORTHRIP, IRYNA YAKOVLEVNA | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, INVESTMENT ADVISORY | 6466657 |
| PRICE, JAMES DALE | CHAIRMAN | 1243224 |
| SCHLUETER, MATTHEW ADAM | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 2627931 |
| SCHMIDT, DAVID MARTIN | TREASURER, FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL | 5675524 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 101,950 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 19,278,448,046 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 24 |
| Arbitration | 10 |
| Bond | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/26/2024 |
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