Lawrence
Bernert

Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management, LLC

CRD#2386213
Investment Advisor
in Norfolk, VA

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About this Advisor

Lawrence Bernert is a chartered financial analyst working in Norfolk, Virginia who has 24 years of relevant experience. Bernert is an employee of Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management, LLC. They have spent the entirety of their career at Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management, Llc. Bernert maintains Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, qualifying them as both a securities agent and an investment advisor representative, and is able to advise clients in North Carolina, Texas and Virginia. Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management, LLC is a financial advisory business based out of Norfolk, VA. The company has offices in three locations and a total of 45 people on staff. It handles $5 billion in assets under management among its 5,210 customer accounts, making it one of the largest investment advisory firms in the nation by assets under management. The firm serves 51 charities and foundations. Of its 5,210 customer accounts, 32% are held by high-net-worth investors who have greater than $1 million in assets. The firm offers a diverse array of services, such as financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, portfolio management for institutional clients and pension consulting services. Fees charged by financial advisors are based on the type of services provided. Fees charged by Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management, LLC can consist of asset-based and fixed fees.

Certifications and Registrations

Series 63, Series 65, Chartered Financial Analyst

Years Registered*

24 years

Services Offered

Financial planning services, Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses, Portfolio management for investment companies, Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients, Pension consulting services

Fee Structure

Percentage of Assets, Fixed Fees

Office Location

150 West Main Street Suite 1700
Norfolk, VA 23510

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Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management, LLC Brokerage Details

Total Assets Under Management

$4,754,536,565

VA Average: $1,835,309,194
Total Number of Employees

45

VA Average: 32
Total Number of Accounts

5,210

VA Average: 1,458
Average Account Size

$912,579

VA Average: $1,258,785

Investment Advisory Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for investment companies
  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pension consulting services

Lawrence Bernert Work History

Lawrence has been registered as a financial advisor for 24 years.*

1995 - Present (29 years)

Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management LLC

*The number of years registered in this profile is calculated by taking the year of an advisor's first active registration and subtracting it from the current year.

Disclosures

Please visit the SEC profile of Lawrence Bernert to learn whether or not they have any disclosures. It is important to do your due diligence when looking for an advisor.

Financial Advisors at Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management, LLC

Elizabeth Sauer
Richmond, VA
Robert Mundin
Norfolk, VA
Kurt Evertz
Norfolk, VA
Wayne House
Raleigh, NC
Ryan Stallard
Norfolk, VA
Connor Fanney
Norfolk, VA
Daniel Pizetoski
Norfolk, VA
Luke Scanlan
Norfolk, VA

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