John S. Berndt

SUNESIS ADVISORS

OVERLAND PARK, KS 66212

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CRD#: 4869388

Professional summary

John Spencer Berndt is a registered financial advisor currently at SUNESIS ADVISORS, LLC located in Overland Park, Kansas.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. John has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

May 23, 2022 - Present

SUNESIS ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 6750 W 93rd Street Suite 250, Overland Park, KS 66212

RIA

CRD#: 159114

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Past

January 5, 2006 - March 24, 2006

PRAIRIE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

RIA

CRD#: 106353

KANSAS CITY, MO

Past

September 29, 2005 - March 24, 2006

GEORGE K. BAUM & COMPANY

CRD#: 36354

KANSAS CITY, MO

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SUNESIS ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 159114 / SEC#: 801-72788

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/19/2011 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.

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IAR

Kansas
(5/23/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 5/23/2022

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/22/2005

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/28/2005

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

SUNESIS ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 159114 / SEC#: 801-72788

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/19/2011 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

6750 W 93rd Street Suite 250, Overland Park, KS 66212

Mailing Address

Phone number

(913) 815-4460

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SUNESIS ADVISORS, LLC - ADV PART 2A (9/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	489
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,234,665,064

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
07/29/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/14/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/15/2022	Cover Page	Report

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John S. Berndt

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view John Spencer Berndt's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

SUNESIS ADVISORS, LLC

PRAIRIE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

GEORGE K. BAUM & COMPANY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SUNESIS ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 5/23/2022

Series 66

Date: 11/22/2005

Series 7

Date: 9/28/2005

Current Firm

SUNESIS ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

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