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Eugene Francis Balerna Jr

CIMA®
THE BEDMINSTER GROUP
BLUFFTON, SC
·CRD# 2239066·34 years experience

Professional Summary

Eugene Francis Balerna JR, CIMA®, who also goes by Gene Francis Balerna Jr., Gene Balerna, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE BEDMINSTER GROUP located in Bluffton, South Carolina. Eugene is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Eugene has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Gene Francis Balerna Jr., Gene Balerna

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Credentials

CIMA®
Certified Investment Management Analyst

Years of Experience

34 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

THE BEDMINSTER GROUP·CRD# 118794
RIA
36 William Pope Dr Ste 201, Bluffton, SC 29909
January 30, 2018 - Present
OAK ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 137192
RIA
Bluffton, SC
September 20, 2016 - July 31, 2017
DIVIDEND ASSETS CAPITAL, LLC·CRD# 129973
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Ridgeland, SC
March 25, 2015 - September 14, 2016
ALPHA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 131645
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Walpole, MA
April 4, 2006 - March 16, 2015
THE DANFORTH ASSOCIATES, INC·CRD# 107781
RIA
Wellesley, MA
March 16, 2005 - March 15, 2006
ALPHA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 131645
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Norton, MA
October 24, 1999 - October 18, 2005
QUICK & REILLY, INC.·CRD# 11217
BD
New York, NY
August 7, 1995 - November 2, 1999
WADDELL & REED·CRD# 866
BD
Overland Park, KS
March 30, 1995 - August 14, 1995
VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 3960
BD
Worcester, MA
November 15, 1993 - December 15, 1994
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC·CRD# 7784
BD
Smithfield, RI
January 15, 1993 - October 12, 1993
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION·CRD# 6848
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Smithfield, RI
August 31, 1992 - December 31, 1992

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Current Firm

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THE BEDMINSTER GROUP

BEDMINSTER L.L.C. | WEWEBER, STEVEN IRA | WEBER, STEVEN IRA | THE BEDMINSTER GROUP

CRD#: 118794 / SEC#: 801-58083
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/3/2001 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

36 William Pope Dr Ste 201, Bluffton, SC 29909

Phone Number

(843) 705-5544

# of Employees

3

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 9 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

THE BEDMINSTER GROUP (2/17/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

517

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$199,012,353

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Other business activities

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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THE BEDMINSTER GROUP

BEDMINSTER L.L.C. | WEWEBER, STEVEN IRA | WEBER, STEVEN IRA | THE BEDMINSTER GROUP

CRD#: 118794 / SEC#: 801-58083
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/3/2001 Approved)

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.
IAR
South Carolina
(1/30/2018)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

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 Oct 1998About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 1992About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1993About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1992About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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