Career
David Berns has been Co-Founder, Chief Investment Officer of Simplify Asset Management since February 2020. David Berns is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 25% and 50% of it.
Simplify Asset Management Inc. is a Las Vegas, NV firm with $14.1B under management, 44 clients and 14 advisers across 2 offices, as of its August 2026 filing.
Simplify lists David Berns as CIO and co-founder.
- Dorsey, Wright & Associates, LLC– · 1 yearRichmond, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 104925
- Athena Capital Advisors LLC– · 3 yearsLincoln, MA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 124062
Credentials and registrations
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 30 | NFA Branch Manager Examination | 28 March 2025 |
| Series 3 | National Commodity Futures Examination | 14 November 2024 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 24 May 2018 |
- Name
- NFA Branch Manager Examination
- Name
- National Commodity Futures Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Individual record
- Full name
- David Marc Berns
- CRD
- 6004573
- Firm bio
- simplify.us
Disciplinary history is not reported here, in either direction. Check the SEC record.
Common questions
Where does David Berns work?
David Berns has been Co-Founder, Chief Investment Officer of Simplify Asset Management Inc. since February 2020, and is a control person of the firm.
Does David Berns have a current investment-adviser registration?
David Berns has no current investment-adviser or broker registration.
What exams has David Berns passed?
David Berns has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 65, Series 3 and Series 30. The earliest, the Series 65, was passed in May 2018.
Where was David Berns previously registered as an investment adviser?
David Berns has past investment-adviser registrations through Dorsey, Wright & Associates, LLC, May 2018 to July 2019; Athena Capital Advisors LLC, January 2012 to March 2015, across 2 firms.