Robert P. Bernard

RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA

Byron, MN

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CRD#: 6837709

Professional summary

Robert Paul Bernard III, who also goes by Bob Bernard, Robert Paul Bernard III, Robert Paul Bernard, is a registered financial advisor currently at RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA located in Byron, Minnesota.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Robert has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Bob Bernard | Robert Paul Bernard Iii | Robert Paul Bernard

Other business activities

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NAME: PASTOR BOB'S GRILLIN' MAGIC INVESTMENT RELATED: No ADDRESS: 687 Marcus Pl NE, Byron MN 55920, United States NATURE: This is a very small family seasoning business. We operate under a cottage food license to manufacture a culinary seasoning that customers order through our website. POSITION: co-owner START DATE: 01/01/2017 NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 DESCRIPTION: My involvement is limited to answering customer questions via email or FB Messenger. My wife handles all other aspects of the business.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 12, 2024 - Present

RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA

RIA

CRD#: 157222

Byron, MN

Past

October 5, 2023 - June 11, 2024

CARLSON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 281544

Rochester, MN

Past

March 22, 2022 - August 9, 2023

FISHER INVESTMENTS

RIA

CRD#: 107342

Tampa, FL

Past

September 22, 2020 - March 15, 2022

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA

CRD#: 18387

Rochester, MN

Past

September 14, 2020 - March 15, 2022

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 18387

Rochester, MN

Past

October 3, 2017 - August 25, 2020

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

ROCHESTER, MN

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".

RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA

MMWKM ADVISORS, LLC | RPOA ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA | MONEY MATTERS WITH KEN MORAIF

CRD#: 157222 / SEC#: 801-72262

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/4/2011 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Minnesota
(6/13/2024)

IAR

Texas
(6/12/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 9/18/2020

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/20/2017

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 5/21/2019

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 10/3/2017

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA

MMWKM ADVISORS, LLC | RPOA ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA | MONEY MATTERS WITH KEN MORAIF

CRD#: 157222 / SEC#: 801-72262

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/4/2011 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

2820 Dallas Parkway, Plano, TX 75093

Mailing Address

Phone number

(469) 246-3600

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

126

SEC notice filing (43 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	15,760
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 3,975,227,271

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Robert P. Bernard

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Robert Paul Bernard III's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CARLSON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

FISHER INVESTMENTS

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 9/18/2020

Series 63

Date: 10/20/2017

Series 7TO

Date: 5/21/2019

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 10/3/2017

Current Firm

RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA

Contact information

SEC notice filing (43 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA

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