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Ross Herman

Investment adviser representative at Sonoma Private Wealth in Highland Park, IL

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Ross Herman is an investment adviser representative at Sonoma Private Wealth LLC, an investment adviser managing $158M, and works from its Highland Park, IL office. Ross Herman has been registered through Sonoma Private Wealth since 12 March 2021, has 17 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 65.

17
Years in industry
5
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
6
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Ross Herman has been an investment adviser representative at Sonoma Private Wealth since March 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Sonoma Private Wealth LLC is a Novato, CA firm with $158M under management, 85 clients and 3 advisers across 3 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.

Ross Herman’s longest registration is the current one, 17 years at Hip Investor, Inc. since 2009.

  1. – present · 5 years
    Highland Park, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 308547
  2. Hip Investor, Inc.Also current
    – present · 17 years
    Highland Park, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149825

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Ross Herman is registered as an investment adviser representative in 6 states. The first approvals date from June 2009; the most recent is Massachusetts, in September 2024.

  • CaliforniaSince 9 June 2009
  • IllinoisSince 7 May 2010
  • LouisianaSince 10 April 2023
  • MassachusettsSince 11 September 2024
  • New YorkSince 25 July 2023
  • North CarolinaSince 4 April 2023

Examinations

Series 6528 May 2009
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Ross Paul Herman
CRD
5650505
Firm
Sonoma Private Wealth · CRD 308547
Office
Highland Park, IL
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
June 2009
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Ross Herman work?

Ross Herman is an investment adviser representative registered through Sonoma Private Wealth LLC since March 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Ross Herman a financial advisor?

Yes. Ross Herman has a current investment-adviser registration in California, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York and North Carolina, through Sonoma Private Wealth since March 2021.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Ross Herman have?

Ross Herman has 17 years in the financial industry, since June 2009, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Ross Herman passed?

Ross Herman passed the Series 65 in May 2009.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Ross Herman based?

Ross Herman’s registered office is in Highland Park, IL.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Ross Herman registered with FINRA?

No. Ross Herman has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Ross Herman’s record?

Search CRD 5650505 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Ross Herman’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Sonoma Private Wealth

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 5650505, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Sonoma Private Wealth LLC, filed 16 September 2026. Executive officers and direct owners; this person is not among them.