William Bertran has been an investment adviser representative at Van Diest Capital since November 2025, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. William Bertran holds a BA in Management and Finance from the University of Northern Iowa.
Van Diest Capital, LLC is a Polk City, IA firm with $144M under management, 467 clients and 8 advisers across 3 offices, as of its August 2026 filing.
Bill Bertran is Lead Wealth Advisor and Partner of Van Diest Capital. He is an Investment Advisor Representative who has served in the financial industry for 34 years, guiding families and small businesses through retirement planning, insurance decisions and college funding.
William Bertran’s longest registration was 8 years at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. (2007–2016). Before joining Van Diest Capital in 2025, William Bertran was registered through Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Signator Investors, Inc.
- Van Diest CapitalCurrent– present · under a yearWebster City, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 334743
- Osaic Wealth, Inc.– · 7 yearsWebster City, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 23131
- Signator Investors, Inc.– · 2 yearsWebster City, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 468
- Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc.– · 8 yearsWebster City, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 16164
Investment adviser representative registrations
William Bertran is registered as an investment adviser representative in Iowa, since November 2025.
- IowaSince 25 November 2025
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 14 August 2007 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 7 October 2005 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 9 September 1992 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 11 August 1992 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Full name
- William David Bertran
- CRD
- 2240774
- Firm
- Van Diest Capital · CRD 334743
- Office
- 522 2nd Street, Suite #1, Webster City, IA 50595
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- September 1992
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- vandiestcapital.com
Where does William Bertran work?
William Bertran is an investment adviser representative registered through Van Diest Capital, LLC since November 2025, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is William Bertran a financial advisor?
Yes. William Bertran has a current investment-adviser registration in Iowa, through Van Diest Capital since November 2025.
How many years of experience does William Bertran have?
William Bertran has 34 years in the financial industry, since September 1992, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has William Bertran passed?
William Bertran has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 6, Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in August 1992. FINRA credited William Bertran with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did William Bertran work before Van Diest Capital?
Before Van Diest Capital, William Bertran was registered through Signator Investors, Inc., May 2016 to November 2018; Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., August 2007 to May 2016.
Where is William Bertran based?
William Bertran’s registered office is in Webster City, IA.
Is William Bertran registered with FINRA?
No. William Bertran has no current broker registration.
How can I verify William Bertran’s record?
Search CRD 2240774 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes William Bertran’s full registration record.
