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John Bernstein

Advisor at Bernstein Financial Advisory

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Firm

Bernstein Financial Advisory

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Credentials

Series 65

Industry experience

6 years

About

John Bernstein is the sole advisor at Bernstein Financial Advisory in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sit Investment Associates for 21 years before a three-year break from the industry. Bernstein Financial Advisory provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, entrepreneurs, small business owners, charitable organizations, and other business entities. The firm’s approach includes fundamental analysis, long-term purchase strategies, and option writing tailored to each client’s goals, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options, as well as public educational seminars and workshops.

Client services

Based on Bernstein Financial Advisory

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Bernstein Financial Advisory

Options & derivatives strategies

Occupation focus

Based on Bernstein Financial Advisory

Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Based on Bernstein Financial Advisory

Mid-Career Professionals

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.50% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.25% $1,000,001 - $10,000,000: 1.00% Over $10,000,000+: 0.75%

Project-based

$250 per hour for financial planning

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 Fee-only: Financial planning charged at $250 per hour

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Most active in

Minnesota · Texas

Work history

Bernstein Financial Advisory, LLC

2019 - Present (7 years)

Bernstein Financial Advisory, LLC

2019 - Present (7 years)

Time off

2016 - 2019 (3 years)

Sit Investment Associates

1995 - 2016 (21 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Samuel S

Series 63, Series 66

White Bear, MN

Greenup Wealth

Sam Schuette is a seasoned wealth advisor with over two decades of experience helping individuals and families plan for financial security and life milestones. As Vice President and Wealth Advisor at GreenUp Wealth Management, Sam works with clients to develop financial strategies tailored to their goals — including retirement planning, investment guidance, and overall wealth management.  Before joining GreenUp, Sam spent more than a decade at Scottrade, Inc., where he built strong client relationships and led teams of investment professionals. He also served in financial advisory and wealth planning roles at several other firms, bringing a depth of practical experience across markets, financial planning disciplines, and client service.  Sam holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture & Food Business Management with a focus in Finance from the University of Minnesota. Outside of work, he enjoys time with his family, outdoor activities, and community engagement.

Wealth management General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning General estate planning guidance Retired Executive Founder/Business Owner Self-Employed Consultant Approaching retirement Established Professionals Gen X (Born 1965-1980) Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Arch S

Series 63, Series 65

Plymouth, MN

Spencer Financial Advisors

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Real estate investing
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CFA®

Minnetonka, MN

Longship Advisers, LLC

Private / alternative investments
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Peter O

Series 63, Series 65

Maplewood, MN

MPM Financial Corporation

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting Debt management
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Aimee H

CFP®, Series 63

Edina, MN

The Hatlestad Group

Debt management Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy
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Donovan C

Series 65

St. Louis Park, MN

Carson Capital

Real estate investing Retirement income strategy Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed
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