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Ronald P. Bernardi

BERNARDI ASSET MANAGEMENT
Northfield, IL 60093
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CRD#: 726070
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Professional summary


Ronald Piacentini Bernardi is a registered financial advisor currently at BERNARDI ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Northfield, Illinois and BERNARDI SECURITIES, INC. located in Northfield, Illinois.

Ronald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Ronald has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 14, Series 24, Series 53 and Series 27 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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.
RONALD BERNARDI IS ENGAGED IN THE FOLLOWING OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES: #1 INVESTOR IN RTM LLC. THIS ENTITY INVESTS IN REAL-ESTATE PROPERTIES. THE ENTITY IS LOCATED AT 111 N. SUFFOLK LN LAKE FOREST IL 60045. START DATE WAS DECEMBER 2012. THE TIME INVOLVEMENT IS MINIMAL. #2 MEMBER OF CHURCHILL FARMS HOLDINGS LLC. THIS ENTITY PURCHASES AND LEASES FARMLAND. THE ENTITY IS LOCATED AT 111 N. SUFFOLK LN LAKE FOREST IL 60045. THE START DATE WAS DECEMBER 2014. THE TIME INVOLVEMENT IS MINIMAL. #3 BERNARDI ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC. TITLE(S)- MANAGER, PRESIDENT, CEO. THIS ENTITY IS AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR FIRM AND AFFILIATE OF BERNARDI SECURITIES, INC. THE ENTITY IS LOCATED AT 423 CENTRAL AVENUE, NORTHFIELD, IL 60093. START DATE WAS FEBRUARY 2000. TIME INVOLVED IS SUBSTANTIAL. #4 PARTNER IN THURBER-JUNCTION LLC. ENTITY IS REAL ESTATE HOLDING LLC. ENTITY IS LOCATED AT 111 N. SUFFOLK LN, LAKE FOREST IL 60045. START DATE WAS FEBRUARY 2020. TIME INVOLVEMENT IS MINIMAL. #5 SILENT PARTNER/INVESTOR OF MPBC HOLDINGS LLC. THIS ENTITY INVESTS IN SINGLE FAMILY REAL ESTATE. THE ENTITY IS LOCATED AT 366 S. BASSWOOD, LAKE FOREST IL 60045. THE START DATE WAS DECEMBER 2021. TIME INVOLVEMENT IS MINIMAL.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 31, 2000 - Present

BERNARDI ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 423 Central Avenue, Northfield, IL 60093
RIA
CRD#: 120110
Northfield, IL
Current

December 3, 1984 - Present

BERNARDI SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 423 Central Avenue, Northfield, IL 60093Office #2: 423 Central Avenue, Northfield, IL 60093
BD
CRD#: 15834
Northfield, IL
Past

March 23, 1981 - December 6, 1984

COLUMBIAN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1499

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".
BA
BERNARDI ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
BERNARDI ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 120110 / SEC#: 801-68608

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2008 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/2008 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2008 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2008 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(1/9/2025)
RR
Alaska
(6/29/2021)
RR
Arizona
(6/15/1992)
RR
Arkansas
(10/1/2004)
RR
California
(4/4/1990)
RR
Colorado
(3/31/1997)
RR
Connecticut
(5/17/1995)
RR
District of Columbia
(11/19/2014)
RR
Florida
(7/3/1986)
RR
Georgia
(3/31/1997)
RR
Illinois
(12/3/1984)
IAR
Illinois
(7/31/2000)
RR
Indiana
(2/19/1987)
RR
Iowa
(6/9/1986)
RR
Kentucky
(4/16/2009)
RR
Maine
(2/3/2020)
RR
Maryland
(2/27/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/20/1995)
RR
Michigan
(6/27/1994)
RR
Minnesota
(7/21/1995)
RR
Missouri
(6/4/1992)
RR
Nevada
(4/7/1997)
RR
New Jersey
(6/16/2003)
RR
New York
(6/18/1997)
RR
North Carolina
(7/2/1997)
RR
Ohio
(4/6/1994)
RR
Oregon
(4/2/2001)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/28/1998)
RR
South Carolina
(4/22/1994)
RR
South Dakota
(1/18/2008)
RR
Texas
(7/24/1989)
IAR
Texas
(1/4/2008)
RR
Utah
(9/13/2017)
RR
Virginia
(5/21/2003)
RR
Washington
(2/16/2000)
RR
Wisconsin
(7/18/1988)
RR
Wyoming
(12/4/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/12/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BA
BERNARDI ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
BERNARDI ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 120110 / SEC#: 801-68608

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2008 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/2008 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2008 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2008 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
423 Central Avenue, Northfield, IL 60093
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 281-2021
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
22

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BAM FORM ADV PART 2 (11/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts146
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 330,996,086

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Company Information


BERNARDI ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 120110Northfield, IL 60093

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