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Walter J. Bernard
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CRD#: 2767070
WB
Professional summary
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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.
Walter Jeffrey Bernard, who also goes by Jeff Bernard, was a registered financial professional .
Walter is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Walter had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Jeff Bernard
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Past
July 18, 2013 - November 5, 2014
INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
BD
CRD#: 146344
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
June 14, 2011 - September 7, 2012
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
RALEIGH, NC
Past
June 25, 2002 - June 10, 2011
WELLS FARGO INSURANCE SERVICES INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 35419
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
May 30, 2001 - May 2, 2002
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past
August 7, 1998 - March 15, 2001
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past
August 7, 1998 - March 15, 2001
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past
August 1, 1996 - June 18, 1998
THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD
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".
IP
INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC. | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
CRD#: 146344 / SEC#: 801-78702, 8-67812
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/2013 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/9/2014 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2013 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2013 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/10/2014 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
Visual representation of state registrations
This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
IP
INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC. | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
CRD#: 146344 / SEC#: 801-78702, 8-67812
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/2013 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/9/2014 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2013 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2013 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/10/2014 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
Mailing Address
5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone number
(704) 708-5461
Established
North Carolina since 11/19/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
297
SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
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