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Katharine Bertness

Investment adviser representative at Elite Retirement Planning in Grimes, IA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Katharine Bertness is an investment adviser representative at Elite Retirement Planning, LLC, an investment adviser managing $569M, and works from its Grimes, IA office. Katharine Bertness has been registered through Elite Retirement Planning since 5 December 2022, has 3 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 65.

3
Years in industry
3
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 24 October 2026SEC record

Career

Katharine Bertness has been an investment adviser representative at Elite Retirement Planning since December 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Elite Retirement Planning, LLC is a Grimes, IA firm with $569M under management, 1,019 clients and 10 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.

  1. – present · 3 years
    Grimes, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 297942

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Katharine Bertness is registered as an investment adviser representative in Iowa, since December 2022.

  • IowaSince 5 December 2022

Examinations

Series 653 December 2022
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

CRD
7409200
Firm
Elite Retirement Planning · CRD 297942
Office
1860 SE PRINCETON DR, Grimes, IA 50111
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
December 2022
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Katharine Bertness work?

Katharine Bertness is an investment adviser representative registered through Elite Retirement Planning, LLC since December 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Is Katharine Bertness a financial advisor?

Yes. Katharine Bertness has a current investment-adviser registration in Iowa, through Elite Retirement Planning since December 2022.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

How many years of experience does Katharine Bertness have?

Katharine Bertness has 3 years in the financial industry, since December 2022, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

What exams has Katharine Bertness passed?

Katharine Bertness passed the Series 65 in December 2022.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Where is Katharine Bertness based?

Katharine Bertness’ registered office is in Grimes, IA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Is Katharine Bertness registered with FINRA?

No. Katharine Bertness has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

How can I verify Katharine Bertness’ record?

Search CRD 7409200 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Katharine Bertness’ full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Leadership at Elite Retirement Planning

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 7409200, checked 24 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Elite Retirement Planning, LLC, filed 30 March 2026. Executive officers and direct owners; this person is not among them.