Bernard T. Garrah

TEMPO WEALTH

INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131

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CRD#: 2766301

Professional summary

Bernard Thomas Garrah JR, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Bernard Thomas Garrah, Bernie Thomas Garrah Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at TEMPO WEALTH located in Independence, Ohio.

Bernard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Bernard has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Bernard Thomas Garrah | Bernie Thomas Garrah Jr

Other business activities

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1) NAME: BERNARD T. GARRAH, JR., INV REL: Y ADDR: 2012 W 25TH ST STE 900 CLEVELAND, OH 44113, NATURE: INDIVIDUAL LIFE, TRADITIONAL LIFE, DI, LTC, AND FIXED ANNUITIES INSURANCE SALES POSITION: AGENT START: 1/1/2001, NO HRS/MO: 2 NO HRS/MO DUR TRADING: 0 2) Principal of CW Insurance, LLC

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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ChFC^®

Chartered Financial Consultant

CLU^®

Chartered Life Underwriter

Experience

Current

May 30, 2025 - Present

TEMPO WEALTH

Office #1: 6133 Rockside Road, Building Ii Suite 400, Independence, OH 44131

RIA

CRD#: 336316

INDEPENDENCE, OH

Past

May 4, 2019 - May 19, 2025

CLEVELAND WEALTH, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 282196

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

August 7, 2001 - May 1, 2019

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10409

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

January 26, 2001 - May 1, 2019

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

July 27, 1999 - January 1, 2001

HANTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 46047

SOUTHFIELD, MI

Past

June 23, 1999 - July 14, 1999

HANTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 46047

Past

December 11, 1997 - June 25, 1999

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 10332

HUDSON, OH

Past

February 6, 1997 - December 16, 1997

GOLDK INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC

CRD#: 15514

BOSTON, MA

Past

July 16, 1996 - January 14, 1997

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

July 16, 1996 - January 14, 1997

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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TEMPO WEALTH

TEMPO WEALTH | TEMPO WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 336316 / SEC#: 801-132895

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/30/2025 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

Illinois
(9/15/2025)

IAR

Ohio
(6/4/2025)

IAR

Texas
(5/30/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/25/1997

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/8/1996

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

TEMPO WEALTH

TEMPO WEALTH | TEMPO WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 336316 / SEC#: 801-132895

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/30/2025 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

6133 Rockside Road, Building Ii Suite 400, Independence, OH 44131

Mailing Address

Phone number

(440) 568-3676

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (10/17/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	440
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 215,954,924

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Bernard T. Garrah

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Bernard Thomas Garrah JR's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CLEVELAND WEALTH, LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

HANTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

HANTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

GOLDK INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

TEMPO WEALTH

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 3/25/1997

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/8/1996

Current Firm

TEMPO WEALTH

Contact information

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

TEMPO WEALTH

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