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Robert Bernard III

Advisor at Retirement Planners of America

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Location

Byron, MN

Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Industry experience

8 years

About

Robert Bernard III is a financial advisor at Retirement Planners of America with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Carlson Capital Management, Fisher Investments, Thrivent Investment Management, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of a small family seasoning business called Pastor Bob's Grillin' Magic, which operates under a cottage food license. Retirement Planners of America is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $4 billion for individuals, plan participants, and institutions. The firm uses a tactical “invest and protect” strategy involving BNY Mellon-sponsored ETFs, government money market funds, and cash, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Client services

Based on Retirement Planners of America

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Based on Retirement Planners of America

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Annuities Income planning

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Fee options

Fixed

Variable annuity accounts and held away accounts accessed through Pontera are subject to a flat negotiable fee not to exceed 1.25%.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.85% annually $250,000+: 1.30% annually

Commissions

Commission-based compensation earned by licensed insurance agents for selling insurance products, separate from advisory fees.

Other

Account minimum: $1,000

Location

Byron, MN

Most active in

Minnesota · Texas

Work history

Retirement Planners of America

2024 - Present (2 years)

Carlson Capital Management LLC

2023 - 2024 (1 year)

Fisher Investments

2022 - 2023 (1 year)

Thrivent Investment Management

2020 - 2022 (2 years)

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company

2018 - 2020 (2 years)

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company

2017 - 2020 (3 years)

Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC

2017 - 2020 (3 years)

CharterPoint Wealth Strategies

2017 - 2017 (1 year)

Mercy Hill Church

2012 - 2017 (5 years)

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