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Alec S. Berens

ATTESSA CAPITAL LLC
Tucson, AZ 85712
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CRD#: 6504172
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Professional summary


Alec Scott Berens is a registered financial advisor currently at ATTESSA CAPITAL LLC located in Tucson, Arizona.

Alec is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Alec has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Yes

Aliases


None

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.
Alec Berens is a volunteer member and President of the Board of Directors for a non-profit organization, El Rio Health Center. Mr. Berens helps with strategic planning for the organization alongside other board members. Mr. Berens does not receive compensation for this position. Mr. Berens does not solicit this activity to clients of BGK Capital LLC. Mr. Berens spends 8 hours per month on this activity. Alec Berens is a volunteer member of the Board of Directors for a non-profit organization, JPSA (Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona). Mr. Berens helps with strategic planning for the organization alongside other board members. Mr. Berens does not receive compensation for this position. Mr. Berens does not solicit this activity to clients of BGK Capital LLC. Mr. Berens spends 4 hours per month on this activity. Alec Berens is a volunteer Director of Southeast Holdings, Inc., Grant Road Holdings, Inc., and Cherrybell Holdings, Inc., which are subsidiary companies of El Rio Health Center. These entities were created so El Rio Health Center could obtain loans for new health center buildings through the New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC). This company has no operations outside of holding this loan. There are several directors of this company, and Mr. Berens volunteered to be director and help oversee the loan for the Board of Directors. Mr. Berens does not receive compensation for this position. Mr. Berens does not solicit this activity to clients of BGK Capital LLC. Mr. Berens spends less than 1 hour per month on this activity. Alec Berens is a volunteer President of his homeowners' association, Rancho Reposo (HOA) where he resides. Mr. Berens helps decide manners related to his housing community such as architecture changes, landscaping, timing of repairs or maintenance, HOA dues, etc. Mr. Berens does not receive compensation for this position. Mr. Berens does not solicit this activity to clients of BGK Capital LLC. Mr. Berens spends 1 hour per month on this activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

January 13, 2020 - Present

ATTESSA CAPITAL LLC

Office #1: 3060 N Swan Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712
RIA
CRD#: 306827
Tucson, AZ
Past

May 11, 2016 - January 8, 2020

STERLING INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112923
TUCSON, AZ

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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ATTESSA CAPITAL LLC
ATTESSA CAPITAL LLC | BGK CAPITAL LLC | BGK CAPITAL

CRD#: 306827 / SEC#: 801-129457

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/2/2024 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2024 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2024 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Arizona
(1/13/2020)
IAR
Texas
(5/11/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/11/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


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ATTESSA CAPITAL LLC
ATTESSA CAPITAL LLC | BGK CAPITAL LLC | BGK CAPITAL

CRD#: 306827 / SEC#: 801-129457

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/2/2024 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2024 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
3060 N Swan Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712
Mailing Address
Phone number
(520) 600-3064
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A- ATTESSA CAPITAL LLC (7/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts682
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 318,110,389

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Company Information


ATTESSA CAPITAL LLC

CRD#: 306827Tucson, AZ 85712

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