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Benjamin Robert Bernard

ASCENT ADVISORS
MANKATO, MN
·CRD# 5473002·18 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

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Years of Experience

18 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ASCENT ADVISORS·CRD# 335353
RIA
1600 Madison Avenue Suite 103, Mankato, MN 56001
December 10, 2025 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
RIA
Mankato, MN
August 23, 2024 - December 12, 2025
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
BD
Mankato, MN
August 23, 2024 - December 12, 2025
TRIAD ADVISORS LLC·CRD# 25803
RIA
Mankato, MN
April 1, 2014 - August 23, 2024
TRIAD ADVISORS LLC·CRD# 25803
BD
Mankato, MN
March 31, 2014 - August 23, 2024
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
RIA
Mankato, MN
January 8, 2014 - April 1, 2014
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
BD
Mankato, MN
January 7, 2013 - April 1, 2014
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1137
BD
Mankato, MN
January 11, 2012 - January 10, 2013
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 421
BD
Mankato, MN
January 16, 2008 - November 30, 2011

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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 - SEC (12/3/2025 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1600 Madison Avenue Suite 103, Mankato, MN 56001

Phone Number

(952) 444-3100

# of Employees

9

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 8 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - ASCENT ADVISORS (9/24/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

725

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$110,775,600

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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) OTHER INSURANCE SERVICES/SALES;NOT INVESTMENT RELATED;VARIED;INSURANCE SERVICES/SALES;PRODUCER/AGENT;3/2014;50-60 HRS/MONTH;2-3 HRS DURING TRADING;SOLICIT GROUP BENEIFTS,HEALTH,LIFE,LTC,ETC 2) ASCENT ADVISORS POSITION: Registered Rep NATURE: dba/marketing name for securities business INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 130 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 01/01/2020 ADDRESS: 1600 Madison Ave, # 103, Mankato MN 56001, United States DESCRIPTION: provide investment, financial planning advice, portfolio management, service accounts and hold client meetings 3)Insurance producer; investment related;1600 Madison Ave, Suite 103,Mankato,MN 56001;fixed insurance products, term; life insurance sales;1/1/2020;75 hrs/month;3 hrs during trading; reach out to life insurance referrals that are referred to Ascent 4) FIXED INSURANCE POSITION: PRODUCER/AGENT NATURE: VARIED INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 25 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 15 START DATE: 03/01/2014 ADDRESS: 1600 Madison Ave #103, Mankato MN 56001, United States DESCRIPTION: Call Life Insurance referrals

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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".
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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 - SEC (12/3/2025 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
Minnesota
(12/10/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Feb 2008About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2008About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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