Meet Brad
Our focus is to assist and guide our clients in prioritizing those life events that are most important to them. This is accomplished though discussions, setting goals, appropriately allocating and investing assets to pursue these objectives. We continue to monitor, consult and adjust as life events change.
Brad graduated from the University of North Dakota, BS in Business. He graduated from the College of Financial Planning with the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification and holds the designation of Professional Plan Consultant™.
Brad worked in the oil industry for 4 years prior to entering the financial services industry. He joined IDS/American Express in Santa Maria, CA in 1985. He then joined First State Insurance Agency in Cando, ND and started a bank investment program in 1987. Premier Wealth Management Group was formed by Bergdahl and a group of banks to provide investment services to banks and their customers and is enjoying its 34th year in business. Brad is an experienced financial advisor having worked in the industry for the last 39 years.
Brad is an active member of his community, serving as Chairman on the boards of the Towner County Hospital Authority & Towner County Community Foundation. He also has held board positions on the Towner County Community Hospital, Towner County Economic Development, Cando Golf Club, First State Bank of Cando, First State Insurance Agency, Cando Commercial Club, and was a 24 – year member of the Cando Fire Department.
Brad is married to his wife Deborah and has two grown son’s, Brennen, who works with him in the practice and Aaron working in the construction field. They have recently received the title of Grandparents of two beautiful new grandsons.
Brad’s hobbies include golfing, hiking, snow skiing, hunting, traveling, riding his Harley, restoring old jukeboxes, pinball and arcade machines along with being an avid University of North Dakota sports fan.
Qualifications
- 39 years financial industry experience
- 6 years with Premier Wealth Management Group
- BS University of North Dakota
- CFP®
- PPC®
- Financial Planning Association