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Benjamin R. Bernard

ASCENT ADVISORS
MANKATO, MN 56001
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CRD#: 5473002
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Professional summary

Benjamin Robert Bernard is a registered financial advisor currently at ASCENT ADVISORS located in Mankato, Minnesota.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Benjamin has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 10, 2025 - Present

ASCENT ADVISORS

Office #1: 1600 Madison Avenue Suite 103, Mankato, MN 56001
RIA
CRD#: 335353
MANKATO, MN
Past

August 23, 2024 - December 12, 2025

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
MANKATO, MN
Past

August 23, 2024 - December 12, 2025

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
MANKATO, MN
Past

April 1, 2014 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 25803
MANKATO, MN
Past

March 31, 2014 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
MANKATO, MN
Past

January 8, 2014 - April 1, 2014

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
MANKATO, MN
Past

January 7, 2013 - April 1, 2014

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
MANKATO, MN
Past

January 11, 2012 - January 10, 2013

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
MANKATO, MN
Past

January 16, 2008 - November 30, 2011

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
MANKATO, MN

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
Minnesota
(12/10/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/16/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/15/2008
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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ASCENT ADVISORS
ASCENT ADVISORS | ASCENT FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | ASCENT FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ASCENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 335353 / SEC#: 801-134543

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2025 120-Day Approval)
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Contact information

Main Address
1600 Madison Avenue Suite 103, Mankato, MN 56001
Mailing Address
Phone number
(952) 444-3100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - ASCENT ADVISORS (9/11/2025)
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Company Information

ASCENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 335353Mankato, MN 56001

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