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Stephanie Ternes

Chief Compliance Officer at Wealth Forward in Fargo, ND

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Stephanie Ternes is Chief Compliance Officer of Wealth Forward, LLC, an investment adviser managing $228M, and works from its Fargo, ND office. Stephanie Ternes has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Wealth Forward since 12 May 2014, has 12 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 65.

12
Years in industry
12
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Stephanie Ternes has been Chief Compliance Officer of Wealth Forward since July 2017, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Stephanie Ternes holds a Degree in Mass Communications from Minnesota State University Moorhead.

Wealth Forward, LLC is a Fargo, ND firm with $228M under management, 367 clients and 2 advisers in one office, as of its July 2026 filing.

Stephanie Ternes is Client Relationship Coordinator and Chief Compliance Officer of Wealth Forward LLC. She began working at Wealth Forward in the summer of 2006. Her responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, transaction processing, back office functions and compliance.

  1. – present · 12 years
    Fargo, ND · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 159467

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Stephanie Ternes is registered as an investment adviser representative in North Dakota, since May 2014.

  • North DakotaSince 12 May 2014

Examinations

Series 6525 March 2013
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Stephanie L Ternes
CRD
5198724
Firm
Wealth Forward · CRD 159467
Role
Chief Compliance Officer
Office
2632 47TH ST S., SUITE 107, Fargo, ND 58104
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
May 2014
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Stephanie Ternes work?

Stephanie Ternes has been Chief Compliance Officer of Wealth Forward, LLC since July 2017, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 1 July 2026

Is Stephanie Ternes a financial advisor?

Yes. Stephanie Ternes has a current investment-adviser registration in North Dakota, through Wealth Forward since May 2014.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Stephanie Ternes have?

Stephanie Ternes has 12 years in the financial industry, since May 2014, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Stephanie Ternes passed?

Stephanie Ternes passed the Series 65 in March 2013.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Stephanie Ternes based?

Stephanie Ternes’ registered office is in Fargo, ND.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Stephanie Ternes registered with FINRA?

No. Stephanie Ternes has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Stephanie Ternes’ record?

Search CRD 5198724 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Stephanie Ternes’ full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Wealth Forward

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 5198724, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Wealth Forward, LLC, filed 1 July 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Wealth Forward team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.