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Michael Bernier
Financial advisor at Hightower Advisors
Michael Bernier has worked in the financial industry for 11 years and is a financial advisor based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Michael has been with Hightower Advisors since 2024. Michael holds the CFA designation.
At a glance
Experience11 years (since 2015)
How that compares ?11 years in the industry
Office18 Congress Street, Suite 209, Portsmouth, NH 03801
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$2.85 million
Advisors at the firm1,039
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Hightower Advisors
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging private fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersOther services
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Designations
CFA
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Career
- 2024 – nowHightower Advisors, LLCCurrent firm
Questions to ask Michael
Tailored to Michael’s registration and firm.
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Michael
How do I contact Michael?
Call Hightower Advisors at (312) 962-3800 and ask for Michael Bernier. Michael works from the Portsmouth, NH office.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 2015, about 11 years. 11 years in the industry.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 63. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Michael a fiduciary?
Michael is registered with an advisory firm. Ask whether they act as a fiduciary for all the advice they give you.
How is Michael paid?
Hightower Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, other fees. Ask Michael for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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