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John E. Lamale

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CRD#: 4579152
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

John Edward Lamale, who also goes by John E. Lamale, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. John had worked at 2 firms .

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John E. Lamale

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.
(1) I am an Accountant and Shareholder with BerganKDV, Ltd., located at 1441 29th Street, Ste. 305, West Des Moines, IA 50265. Start date is 09/2019. I work 160 hours a month. I provide services typical of public accounting, including tax preparation and consulting. Most of my work is during market hours. My employment is not investment-related. (2) I am Treasurer for the K2 Charitable Foundation, a private foundation board. It is not investment-related. Start date was 09/2013. I perform reports, complete tax returns, review balance sheets, and provide advice on what charity(ies) to donate to. I devote 2 hours per month, mostly during market hours. (3) I am Trustee for The Austin S. Palmer ILIT for which the Brooks Lodden/BerganKDV, Ltd. is compensated annually. I provide bill pay services (for policy premiums) and issue Crummey letters to the beneficiaries. It is not "investment-related". The time devoted is 1 hour a year, with 1 during market hours. (4) JEL Farms, LLC; Farm land rental, Co-Manager, 0 hours spent during market hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

November 8, 2019 - November 8, 2022

BERGANKDV WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 143038
Urbandale, IA
Past

January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2019

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106237
WEST DES MOINES, IA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Current Firm


BERGANKDV WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
BERGANKDV WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
BERGANKDV WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | LIFEWISE | KDV WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 143038 / SEC#: 801-67536

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Contact information


Main Address
3800 American Blvd Suite 1000, Bloomington, MN 55431
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 812-3533
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
33

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BERGANKDV WEALTH MANAGEMENT FORM ADV PART 2A&B (8/8/2022)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,977
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,080,470,250

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Company Information


BERGANKDV WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BERGANKDV WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 143038

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