Brett Shane Bernstein
CFP®Professional Summary
Brett Shane Bernstein, CFP®, who also goes by Brett S Bernstein, is a registered financial advisor currently at XML FINANCIAL GROUP located in Rockville, Maryland and XML SECURITIES located in Bethesda, Maryland. Brett is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Brett has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
At a Glance
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
Other Aliases
Brett S Bernstein
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Credentials
Years of Experience
28 years in the financial services industry
Current & Past Employments
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Current Firm
COLLINS INVESTMENT GROUP | XML WOMEN | XML FINANCIAL, LLC | XML FINANCIAL GROUP | SAMSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | OREN ADVISORS, LLC | LARA MAY ADVISORS
Contact Information
Main Address
6901 Rockledge Drive Suite 730, Bethesda, MD 20817Phone Number
(301) 770-5234# of Employees
54SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)
Registered to provide investment advisory services in 46 US states and territories.
Documents
Regulatory Assets Under Management
Total Number of Accounts
5,987AUM (Assets Under Management)
$3,298,062,805Accountant Surprise Examination Report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Cover Page | Report |
| 07/19/2024 | Cover Page | Report |
| 07/19/2023 | Cover Page | Report |
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Other business activities
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Primary Firm SEC Registration
COLLINS INVESTMENT GROUP | XML WOMEN | XML FINANCIAL, LLC | XML FINANCIAL GROUP | SAMSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | OREN ADVISORS, LLC | LARA MAY ADVISORS
State Registrations and Notice Filings
(5/4/2023)
(7/19/2023)
(9/11/2019)
(5/26/2023)
(6/20/2023)
(10/1/2016)
(2/5/2019)
(10/1/2016)
(10/1/2016)
(9/10/2019)
(9/12/2019)
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Exams
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SRO Registrations
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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