Jay Berger has held the title Member at Independent Wealth Management since February 2010, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 25% and 50% of it. Jay Berger holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering from Michigan State University.
Independent Wealth Management, LLC is a Traverse City, MI firm with $203M under management, 176 clients and 3 advisers in one office, as of its May 2026 filing.
Jay Berger is Partner of Independent Wealth Management, based in Traverse City, MI, with over 20 years of experience in all aspects of wealth management. His background includes almost 10 years at IBM, founding a financial planning firm, and later partnering with a CPA in Northern Michigan to form a wealth management firm.
Jay Berger’s longest registration is the current one, 16 years at Independent Wealth Management since 2010.
- Rehmann WealthAlso current– present · 15 yearsTraverse City, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 123047
- – present · 16 yearsTraverse City, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 124242
Professional designations
Listed by Independent Wealth Management
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner
Investment adviser representative registrations
Jay Berger is registered as an investment adviser representative in 3 states. The first approvals date from November 2010; the most recent is Florida, in June 2016.
- FloridaSince 6 June 2016
- IndianaSince 2 May 2012
- MichiganSince 12 November 2010
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 31 December 1993 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 27 December 1993 |
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Jay Brant Berger
- CRD
- 2433529
- Firm
- Independent Wealth Management · CRD 124242
- Role
- Member
- Office
- 236 1/2 E. FRONT ST, Traverse City, MI 49684
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- March 2010
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- iwmusa.com
Where does Jay Berger work?
Jay Berger has held the title Member at Independent Wealth Management, LLC since February 2010, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Jay Berger a financial advisor?
Yes. Jay Berger has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida, Indiana and Michigan, through Independent Wealth Management since January 2011.
How many years of experience does Jay Berger have?
Jay Berger has 16 years in the financial industry, since March 2010, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Jay Berger passed?
Jay Berger has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 63. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in December 1993.
Where is Jay Berger based?
Jay Berger’s registered office is in Traverse City, MI.
Is Jay Berger registered with FINRA?
No. Jay Berger has no current broker registration.
Is Jay Berger a CFP?
Independent Wealth Management lists Jay Berger with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Jay Berger’s record?
Search CRD 2433529 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Jay Berger’s full registration record.
