Jeffrey L. Bernier

J.M. FORBES & CO. LLP

Boston, MA 02108

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CRD#: 2224696

Professional summary

Jeffrey Lee Bernier, CIMA® is a registered financial advisor currently at J.M. FORBES & CO. LLP located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Jeffrey is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Jeffrey has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CIMA^®

Certified Investment Management Analyst

Experience

Current

March 2, 2015 - Present

J.M. FORBES & CO. LLP

Office #1: 121 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, MA 02108

RIA

CRD#: 107422

Boston, MA

Past

October 10, 2009 - December 24, 2014

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

CRD#: 107622

BOSTON, MA

Past

January 27, 2006 - December 31, 2006

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 5249

BOSTON, MA

Past

January 27, 2006 - January 2, 2008

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 5249

BOSTON, MA

Past

April 2, 2004 - October 28, 2004

SENTINEL PENSION ADVISORS, LLC.

RIA

CRD#: 109901

WAKEFIELD, MA

Past

September 29, 2003 - July 26, 2004

SENTINEL SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 110942

WAKEFIELD, MA

Past

July 17, 2000 - January 10, 2002

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

March 8, 1999 - June 7, 2000

DEAM INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 754

NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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J.M. FORBES & CO. LLP

FORBES J M & CO | J.M. FORBES & CO. LLP

CRD#: 107422 / SEC#: 801-2252

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/6/1960 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

Massachusetts
(3/2/2015)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 3/15/2004

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/5/1999

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 12/24/2014

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/31/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 3/5/1999

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

J.M. FORBES & CO. LLP

FORBES J M & CO | J.M. FORBES & CO. LLP

CRD#: 107422 / SEC#: 801-2252

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/6/1960 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

121 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, MA 02108

Mailing Address

Phone number

(617) 423-5705

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

J.M. FORBES & CO. LLP (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,021
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,429,917,306

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
09/17/2025	Cover Page	Report
06/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
03/30/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/09/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Jeffrey L. Bernier

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Jeffrey Lee Bernier's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

SENTINEL PENSION ADVISORS, LLC.

SENTINEL SECURITIES, LLC.

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

DEAM INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

J.M. FORBES & CO. LLP

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 3/15/2004

Series 63

Date: 2/5/1999

SIE

Date: 12/24/2014

Series 7

Date: 8/31/2000

Series 6

Date: 3/5/1999

Current Firm

J.M. FORBES & CO. LLP

Contact information

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

J.M. FORBES & CO. LLP

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