Dean Bardon has been an investment adviser representative at Apple & Associates since August 2018, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Dean Bardon holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance with a focus in Financial Planning from California State University, Sacramento.
Apple & Associates is a Grass Valley, CA firm with $138M under management, 247 clients and 3 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Dean A. Bardon is Wealth Management Advisor of Apple & Associates. He uses financial planning techniques to address the financial situations of his clients. He volunteers financial advice and planning for local non-profit organizations and serves on the board of several community groups and organizations.
Dean Bardon’s longest registration is the current one, 8 years at Apple & Associates since 2018. Before joining Apple & Associates in 2018, Dean Bardon was registered through MML Investors Services, LLC.
- MML Investors Services, LLC– · under a yearSacramento, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 10409
Professional designations
Listed by Apple & Associates
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Dean Bardon is registered as an investment adviser representative in Oregon, since February 2024.
- OregonSince 20 February 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 11 January 2018 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 8 December 2017 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Dean Avraham Bardon
- CRD
- 6883601
- Firm
- Apple & Associates · CRD 126849
- Office
- Bend, OR
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- December 2017
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- appleandassociates.com
Where does Dean Bardon work?
Dean Bardon is an investment adviser representative registered through Apple & Associates since August 2018, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Dean Bardon a financial advisor?
Yes. Dean Bardon has a current investment-adviser registration in Oregon, through Apple & Associates since August 2018.
How many years of experience does Dean Bardon have?
Dean Bardon has 8 years in the financial industry, since December 2017, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Dean Bardon passed?
Dean Bardon has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in December 2017. FINRA credited Dean Bardon with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Dean Bardon work before Apple & Associates?
Before Apple & Associates, Dean Bardon was registered through MML Investors Services, LLC, February 2018 to August 2018.
Where is Dean Bardon based?
Dean Bardon’s registered office is in Bend, OR.
Is Dean Bardon registered with FINRA?
No. Dean Bardon has no current broker registration.
Is Dean Bardon a CFP?
Apple & Associates lists Dean Bardon with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Source: Dean A. Bardon, CFP® biography, appleandassociates.com
How can I verify Dean Bardon’s record?
Search CRD 6883601 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Dean Bardon’s full registration record.