Ty Bernicke has been Principal of Bernicke Wealth Management since June 2016, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Ty Bernicke holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Ty Bernicke studied at the College for Financial Planning.
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.
Ty Bernicke is President & CEO of Bernicke Wealth Management. He started building his practice as a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, mentored by his father, and has been doing this work for 30 years. His team's planning covers tax minimization, estate planning, health insurance costs and investment management.
Ty Bernicke’s longest registration was 7 years at Bernicke Wealth Management, LTD. (2012–2020). Before joining Bernicke Wealth Management in 2025, Ty Bernicke was registered through Great Valley Advisor Group, Inc. and Bernicke Wealth Management, LTD.
- 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
- Bernicke Wealth Management, LTD.– · 7 yearsAltoona, WI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 164892
- Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc– · 3 yearsEau Claire, WI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149018
- Raymond James Financial Services– · under a yearEau Claire, WI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6694
- Sii Investments, Inc.– · 3 yearsEau Claire, WI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 2225
- Bernicke & Associates, LTD– · 4 yearsEau Claire, WI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 113022
Professional designations
Listed by Bernicke Wealth Management
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Ty Bernicke 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 | 19 June 2003 |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 5 January 2002 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 18 September 1997 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 4 September 1997 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Ty Alan Bernicke
- CRD
- 2936490
- Firm
- Bernicke Wealth Management · CRD 335431
- Role
- Principal
- Office
- 1565 BLUESTEM BLVD., Altoona, WI 54720
- Registration
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- In the industry since
- March 1998
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record · BrokerCheck
- Firm bio
- bernicke.com
Where does Ty Bernicke work?
Ty Bernicke has been Principal of Bernicke Wealth Management, LTD. since June 2016, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Ty Bernicke a financial advisor?
Yes. Ty Bernicke has a current investment-adviser registration in Wisconsin, through Bernicke Wealth Management since April 2025.
How many years of experience does Ty Bernicke have?
Ty Bernicke has 28 years in the financial industry, since March 1998, across 7 adviser firms.
What exams has Ty Bernicke passed?
Ty Bernicke has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 24 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in September 1997. FINRA credited Ty Bernicke with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Ty Bernicke work before Bernicke Wealth Management?
Before Bernicke Wealth Management, Ty Bernicke was registered through Great Valley Advisor Group, Inc., June 2020 to April 2025; Bernicke Wealth Management, LTD. (CRD 164892), October 2012 to August 2020; Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc, January 2009 to October 2012; Raymond James Financial Services, July 2008 to January 2009; Sii Investments, Inc., January 2005 to July 2008; Bernicke & Associates, LTD, June 1999 to December 2003.
Where is Ty Bernicke based?
Ty Bernicke’s registered office is in Altoona, WI.
Is Ty Bernicke registered with FINRA?
Yes. Ty Bernicke has a current broker registration, under CRD 2936490.
Source: FINRA BrokerCheck
Is Ty Bernicke a CFP?
Bernicke Wealth Management lists Ty Bernicke with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Ty Bernicke’s record?
Search CRD 2936490 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov) and FINRA’s broker search (brokercheck.finra.org), which publish Ty Bernicke’s full registration record.