Steven Latham has been an investment adviser representative at Bernicke Wealth Management since April 2025, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Steven Latham holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Iowa State University and a Master of Investment Management/Financial Analysis from Creighton University.
Bernicke Wealth Management, LTD. is an Altoona, WI firm with $887M under management, 868 clients and 6 advisers across 4 offices, as of its May 2026 filing.
Steve Latham is Chief Investment Officer of Bernicke Wealth Management. He spent years on the analytical side of wealth management, overseeing ETF and closed-end fund platforms and helping manage model portfolios. He then worked with ultra-high net worth clients as a Senior Portfolio Manager.
Steven Latham’s longest registration was 9 years at RBC Capital Markets, LLC (2008–2018). Before joining Bernicke Wealth Management in 2025, Steven Latham was registered through Great Valley Advisor Group, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC.
- Bernicke Wealth ManagementCurrent– present · 1 yearAltoona, WI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 335431
- Great Valley Advisor Group, Inc.– · 4 yearsAltoona, WI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 123913
- Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC.– · 2 yearsAltoona, WI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6363
- RBC Capital Markets, LLC– · 9 yearsMinneapolis, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 31194
Professional designations
Listed by Bernicke Wealth Management
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Steven Latham is registered as an investment adviser representative in Wisconsin, since April 2025.
- WisconsinSince 28 April 2025
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 25 October 2007 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 10 October 2007 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Steven Pearson Latham
- CRD
- 5432016
- Firm
- Bernicke Wealth Management · CRD 335431
- Office
- 1565 BLUESTEM BLVD., Altoona, WI 54720
- Registration
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- In the industry since
- November 2008
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record · BrokerCheck
- Firm bio
- bernicke.com
Where does Steven Latham work?
Steven Latham is an investment adviser representative registered through Bernicke Wealth Management, LTD. since April 2025, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Steven Latham a financial advisor?
Yes. Steven Latham has a current investment-adviser registration in Wisconsin, through Bernicke Wealth Management since April 2025.
How many years of experience does Steven Latham have?
Steven Latham has 17 years in the financial industry, since November 2008, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Steven Latham passed?
Steven Latham has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in October 2007. FINRA credited Steven Latham with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Steven Latham work before Bernicke Wealth Management?
Before Bernicke Wealth Management, Steven Latham was registered through Great Valley Advisor Group, Inc., April 2021 to April 2025; Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC., January 2019 to March 2021; RBC Capital Markets, LLC, February 2008 to January 2018.
Where is Steven Latham based?
Steven Latham’s registered office is in Altoona, WI.
Is Steven Latham registered with FINRA?
Yes. Steven Latham has a current broker registration, under CRD 5432016.
Source: FINRA BrokerCheck
Is Steven Latham a CFP?
Bernicke Wealth Management lists Steven Latham with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Is Steven Latham a CFA charterholder?
Bernicke Wealth Management lists Steven Latham with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
How can I verify Steven Latham’s record?
Search CRD 5432016 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov) and FINRA’s broker search (brokercheck.finra.org), which publish Steven Latham’s full registration record.
