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STEVEN MICHAEL BERKSON

STEVEN M. BERKSON

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CRD#: 2686423
STEVEN MICHAEL BERKSON

Professional summary


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STEVEN MICHAEL BERKSON, CFP®, who also goes by Steven M Berkson, was a registered financial professional .

STEVEN is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. STEVEN had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 2 exam.

Biography


Steve is a veteran financial and investment advisor. Prior to joining Mercer Advisors, Steve was the founder and president of Berkson Asset Management, Inc. He holds Personal Financial Specialist and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certifications and is an active member of the Financial Planning Association. Steve is also a Certified Public Accountant. His experience includes a management role with Touche Ross & Co., as well as being founder and president of the firm, Steven M. Berkson, CPA. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. A native of Buffalo, New York, Steve moved to California at an early age, He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UCLA, and a Master in Business Taxation from USC. Steve resides in Calabasas, California with his wife, Sherri.
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What are your service offerings?
Tax Planning
Education Planning
Retirement Planning
Investment Planning
Estate Planning
Divorce Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Business Succession Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
500K
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Steven M Berkson

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
SINCE SEPT. 1998 - PRESIDENT OF STEVEN M. BERKSON, CPA, A PROFESSIONAL CORP., WOODLAND HILLS, CA, A PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. APPROX 120 HOURS/MONTH. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Past

August 15, 2022 - June 11, 2024

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 147363
Woodland Hills, CA
Past

January 23, 1996 - September 21, 2022

BERKSON ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 131029
WOODLAND HILLS, CA

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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MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.
MERCER ADVISORS | MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 147363 / SEC#: 801-69271

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/30/2008 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 2
Date: 11/9/1995
Non-Member General Securities Examination

Current Firm


MG
MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.
MERCER ADVISORS | MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 147363 / SEC#: 801-69271

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/30/2008 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1200 17th Street Suite 2000, Denver, CO 80202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 885-8101
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,166

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC. ADV PART 2A AUGUST 21 2025 (8/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts99,044
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 60,256,270,580

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/29/2025
Cover Page
07/31/2024
09/28/2023
12/07/2022

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Company Information


MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

Sr. Wealth AdvisorCRD#: 147363

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