Kimberly A. Barentsen

BARENTSEN ADVISORY SERVICES

Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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CRD#: 2092280

Professional summary

Kimberly Ann Barentsen, who also goes by Kimberly Ann Berentsen, Kimberly Ann Bielema, Kimberly Ann Bietema, is a registered financial advisor currently at BARENTSEN ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Walnut Creek, California and NI ADVISORS located in Walnut Creek, California.

Kimberly is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Kimberly has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Kimberly Ann Berentsen | Kimberly Ann Bielema | Kimberly Ann Bietema

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 29, 2016 - Present

BARENTSEN ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1255 Treat Blvd Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

RIA

CRD#: 285676

Walnut Creek, CA

Current

March 10, 2026 - Present

NI ADVISORS

Office #1: 1255 Treat Blvd., Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

RIA

CRD#: 134502

Walnut Creek, CA

Current

March 9, 2026 - Present

NI ADVISORS

Office #1: 1255 Treat Blvd., Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

RIA

CRD#: 134502

Walnut Creek, CA

Past

October 28, 2024 - March 20, 2026

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA

CRD#: 15007

WALNUT CREEK, CA

Past

October 28, 2024 - March 20, 2026

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 15007

WALNUT CREEK, CA

Past

April 6, 2023 - September 5, 2024

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 7717

Walnut Creek, CA

Past

April 6, 2023 - September 5, 2024

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717

Walnut Creek, CA

Past

July 15, 2022 - March 24, 2023

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 7717

Walnut Creek, CA

Past

July 15, 2022 - March 24, 2023

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717

Walnut Creek, CA

Past

November 12, 2020 - July 15, 2022

NPB FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 137743

Walnut Creek, CA

Past

November 11, 2020 - July 15, 2022

NPB FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 137743

Walnut Creek, CA

Past

April 12, 2019 - September 5, 2020

NPB FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 137743

Walnut Creek, CA

Past

April 12, 2019 - September 5, 2020

NPB FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 137743

Walnut Creek, CA

Past

November 1, 2011 - April 8, 2019

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 137888

WALNUT CREEK, CA

Past

October 25, 2011 - October 31, 2011

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 32444

WALNUT CREAAK, CA

Past

October 25, 2011 - April 8, 2019

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 32444

WALNUT CREAAK, CA

Past

January 10, 2005 - September 30, 2011

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA

CRD#: 30613

WALNUT CREEK, CA

Past

December 20, 1999 - December 31, 2004

EASTERN POINT ADVISORS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 107123

PLEASANT HILL, CA

Past

January 22, 1998 - September 30, 2011

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 30613

WALNUT CREEK, CA

Past

September 9, 1997 - January 28, 1998

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

CRD#: 16783

LAGUNA HILLS, CA

Past

October 25, 1993 - May 9, 1996

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 17438

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Past

August 17, 1992 - October 25, 1993

MARKETING ONE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 16611

PORTLAND, OR

Past

September 10, 1990 - August 14, 1992

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 14229

NORTHRIDGE, CA

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.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

IAR

California
(11/29/2016)

California
(3/9/2026)

Florida
(3/9/2026)

Utah
(3/9/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 11/27/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/11/1991

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Operations Professional Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/15/1991

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/7/1990

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 5/2/1994

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

NI ADVISORS

CRD#: 134502 / SEC#: , 8-66841

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/23/2012 Approved)

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/29/2022 Approved)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2024 Approved)

Massachusetts

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/4/2023 Approved)

New Jersey

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/11/2023 Approved)

Rhode Island

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/11/2022 Approved)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/2020 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

1138 Cadillac Court, Milpitas, CA 95035-3058

Mailing Address

1138 Cadillac Court, Milpitas, CA 95035

Phone number

(510) 306-7777

Established

California since 01/01/2005

Firm type

Corporation

Fiscal year end

June

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

FINRA licenses (34 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
GOY, SUIHOCK	PRESIDENT, CFO, DIRECTOR, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	2821380
POSTREL, HELENE BERSON	FINOP	2240945

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	7
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 3,560,000

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

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Kimberly A. Barentsen

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Kimberly Ann Barentsen's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

NI ADVISORS

NI ADVISORS

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

NPB FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

NPB FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

NPB FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

NPB FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

EASTERN POINT ADVISORS INC.

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

MARKETING ONE SECURITIES, INC.

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 11/27/1999

Series 63

Date: 1/11/1991

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/15/1991

Series 6

Date: 9/7/1990

Series 24

Date: 5/2/1994

FINRA

Current Firm

NI ADVISORS

Contact information

FINRA licenses (34 States and Territories)

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

NI ADVISORS

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