Lawrence A. Bernert

CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO.; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

Norfolk, VA 23510

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CRD#: 2386213

Professional summary

Lawrence Albert Bernert III, who also goes by Larry Bernert, is a registered financial advisor currently at CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS located in Norfolk, Virginia.

Lawrence is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Lawrence has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Larry Bernert

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 6, 2024 - Present

CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

Office #1: 150 West Main Street Suite 1700, Norfolk, VA 23510

RIA

CRD#: 105674

Norfolk, VA

Past

December 14, 1998 - May 6, 2024

WILBANKS, SMITH & THOMAS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 106060

NORFOLK, VA

Past

October 7, 1993 - September 29, 1995

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 4161

MEMPHIS, TN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 105674 / SEC#: 801-33554

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/29/1988 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

North Carolina
(5/6/2024)

IAR

Texas
(5/6/2024)

IAR

Virginia
(5/6/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 2/22/1994

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/6/1993

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/6/1993

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 105674 / SEC#: 801-33554

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/29/1988 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1100 Superior Ave East Suite 700, Cleveland, OH 44114

Mailing Address

Phone number

(216) 621-1090

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

223

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CLEARSTEAD FORM ADV PART 2A - PRIVATE CLIENT - 3-21-2025 (3/21/2025)

ADV PART 2A - CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, A DIVISION OF CLEARSTEAD ADVISORS LLC - 3-21-2025 (3/21/2025)

CLEARSTEAD FORM ADV PART 2A - INSTITUTIONAL CLIENT - 3-21-2025 (3/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	12,144
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 24,294,182,322

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
11/19/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/27/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/10/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

WILBANKS, SMITH & THOMAS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 2/22/1994

Series 63

Date: 10/6/1993

Series 7

Date: 10/6/1993

Current Firm

CLEARSTEAD; HARTLAND & CO., LLC; CLEARSTEAD ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

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