About John E Berg
I purchased my first stock at the age of 14 and investing has been in my blood ever since. So, in 1986 I became a financial advisor and have been with Morgan Stanley since 1991.
Helping clients achieve their goals as financial markets, solutions, and services continuously increase in complexity is a challenge for any advisor, I believe meeting the needs of investors today requires team work. With that in mind, we formed the BKF Bridge Group at Morgan Stanley. The name Bridge Group is intended to demonstrate our goal to bridge multigenerational relationships. For one family we have had the honor of serving 5 generations.
We are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients by helping them achieve their financial goals. Our dedication to this commitment encompasses working diligently to develop and execute comprehensive tailored financial plans, and investment strategies. Our team has a goal of repeatable, sustainable returns by focusing on the risks of the markets more than the returns. We seek a good decade of returns; not just a good year.
We believe that our clients deserve a talented wealth management team who shares their vision, earns their trust, and delivers high-level service and communication. We endeavor to build long-lasting relationships with our clients and their families.
I have been happily married to my wife Kelly for over 35 years. Together we have successfully raised our two sons Kyle and Zach, now adults and doing very well. Our home is a very busy place, filled with activity largely from our crazy dog Ziggy and frequent presence of our grandson.
Areas of Focus:
*Wealth Management
*Financial Planning
*Estate Planning Strategies
*Portfolio Management
*Retirement Planning
*Education Funding
*Income Generation
*Structured Investments
*Generational Gifting
Professional Details
Education:
B.S. - Finance, Economics and Accounting, 1986
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL
Employment History:
1991 - Present: Morgan Stanley
Financial Advisor
1986 - 1991: Merrill Lynch
Financial Advisor
Licenses and Appointments:
Master's Club- Morgan Stanley
Financial Planning Specialist Designation
Series 7 - General Securities Representative, 1986
Series 63 - Uniform State Exam, 1997
Life & Variable Annuities Licensed, 1987
Health & Accident Insurance Licensed, 1997
Consulting Group University School of Investment Management, 1998
Century Council
Smith Barney
Hobbies & Community Work:
DuPage Woodworkers Club
Member
Glen Ellyn Food Pantry
Board member & Volunteer
Securities Agent: NE, FL, WA, VA, CO, CA, OK, NV, NJ, ME, KS, NH, MD, KY, DC, AR, CT, GA, AK, WI, MO, MI, IA, TN, DE, SC, OH, NM, MN, MA, IL, NY, IN, AZ, PA, TX, NC; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1294042
CA Insurance License #: 0D19026