Benjamin Bernard has been an investment adviser representative at Ascent Advisors since December 2025, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Benjamin Bernard holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance with an emphasis on Financial Planning from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Ascent Advisors LLC is a Mankato, MN firm with $111M under management, 171 clients and 8 advisers across 2 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
Ben Bernard is Financial Advisor of Ascent Advisors. He services clients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois and specializes in risk management and estate planning. His responsibilities include researching market and economic trends and finding suitable solutions for estate liquidity.
Benjamin Bernard’s longest registration was 10 years at Triad Advisors, LLC (2014–2024). Before joining Ascent Advisors in 2025, Benjamin Bernard was registered through Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Triad Advisors, LLC.
- Ascent AdvisorsCurrent– present · under a yearMankato, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 335353
- Osaic Wealth, Inc.– · 1 yearMankato, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 23131
- Triad Advisors, LLC– · 10 yearsMankato, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 25803
- Cetera Advisor Networks LLC– · under a yearMankato, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 13572
Investment adviser representative registrations
Benjamin Bernard is registered as an investment adviser representative in Minnesota, since December 2025.
- MinnesotaSince 10 December 2025
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 16 February 2008 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 15 January 2008 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Benjamin Robert Bernard
- CRD
- 5473002
- Firm
- Ascent Advisors · CRD 335353
- Office
- 1600 MADISON AVENUE, SUITE 103, Mankato, MN 56001
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- February 2008
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- ascentmn.com
Where does Benjamin Bernard work?
Benjamin Bernard is an investment adviser representative registered through Ascent Advisors LLC since December 2025, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Benjamin Bernard a financial advisor?
Yes. Benjamin Bernard has a current investment-adviser registration in Minnesota, through Ascent Advisors since December 2025.
How many years of experience does Benjamin Bernard have?
Benjamin Bernard has 18 years in the financial industry, since February 2008, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Benjamin Bernard passed?
Benjamin Bernard has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in January 2008. FINRA credited Benjamin Bernard with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Benjamin Bernard work before Ascent Advisors?
Before Ascent Advisors, Benjamin Bernard was registered through Triad Advisors, LLC, April 2014 to August 2024; Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, January 2014 to April 2014.
Where is Benjamin Bernard based?
Benjamin Bernard’s registered office is in Mankato, MN.
Is Benjamin Bernard registered with FINRA?
No. Benjamin Bernard has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Benjamin Bernard’s record?
Search CRD 5473002 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Benjamin Bernard’s full registration record.
