Bernard Louis Smit
Investment Adviser Representative at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Professional summary
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Bernard Louis Smit is an investment adviser representative with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC in Walnut Creek, CA, where they have been registered since 2021. They have worked in the securities industry since 1985 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Walnut Creek Wealth Management and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in California and Texas.
Office
Advisors at this office: 11
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- California, Texas
- Broker:
40 states and territories
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- Cetera Advisor Networks LLCJan 2013 – Sep 2021El Segundo, CA
- Walnut Creek Wealth ManagementJul 2017 – Sep 2021Walnut Creek, CA
- LPL Financial, LLCSep 2021 – Jun 2025Walnut Creek, CA
- Wealth Enhancement GroupSep 2021 – no end date reportedWalnut Creek, CA
- Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLCSep 2021 – no end date reportedWalnut Creek, CA
- Wealth Enhancement Brokerage ServicesSep 2021 – no end date reportedWalnut Creek, CA
Official records & sources
Data as of June 21, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.
Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Hourly
- Fixed fee
- Other
- $999,999 or less1.50%
- $1,000,000–$2,000,0001.25%
- Over $2,000,0001.00%
Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.
Services the firm offers
Retirement income planning, investment management, risk management and insurance, tax strategies, estate planning, and financial planning. Also offers specialized solutions including employee retirement account management, trust services, tax preparation, business owner consulting, plan sponsor guidance, plan participant education, and employee benefits programs.
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$25B+
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 976
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 26
- Main office:
- Plymouth, MN
- SEC file number:
- 801-60749
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Form ADV data as of April 1, 2026
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