Bruce J. Nerland - Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Financial Advisor - Saint Paul, MN
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Bruce J. Nerland
Senior Vice President
Financial Advisor
Family Wealth Director
345 St. Peter Street
1800 Landmark Tower
Saint Paul, MN 55102
tel: (651) 215-8456
toll-free: (800) 421-0018 
fax: (651) 215-8408

As your Financial Advisor, I can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together to preserve and grow wealth, you’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.

Associations
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
    Arbitrator
  • YouthLink
    Board of Directors, Chair
  • William Mitchell College of Law
    Alumni Association Board of Directors
  • St. Paul Area Council of Churches
    Board Member
Services
  • Wealth Management
  • Financial Planning
  • Education Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Annuities
  • Fixed Income
  • 529 Plans
  • Municipal Bonds
  • 401k Rollovers
  • Socially Responsible Investing
  • Certificates of Deposit
  • Exchange Traded Funds
  • Long Term Care Insurance
Education and Licensing
  • J.D. - Law, 1988
    William Mitchell College of Law
    St. Paul, MN
  • B.A., cum laude - Journalism, 1980
    Drake University
    Des Moines, IA
  • Family Wealth Director Designation
  • Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Designation
  • Financial Planning Specialist Designation
  • Series 8 - General Securities Sales Supervisor, 1993
  • Series 31 - Managed Futures & Commodities
  • Series 65 - Investment Advisory Agent
Honors and Recognition
  • Recognized as a FIVE STAR:
    Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager
    Chosen by Clients & Financial Industry Professionals
    MPLS/STP Magazine & Twin Cities Business Magazine
    January 2009, 2010 & 2011
  • Recognized as #1 among Financial Advisors
    Minnesota Business Journal
    Top Wealth Advisors Article - Jan 20, 2006 Issue
Business Experience
  • 1984 - Present: Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

    Senior Vice President
    Family Wealth Director
    Financial Advisor
    Minneapolis, MN
    St. Paul, MN
  • 1981 - 1984: Piper Jaffray & Hopwood

    Registered Representative
    St. Paul, MN

Bulletin Board
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  • We are very appreciative when existing clients refer friends, family and business associates for an exploratory meeting. We will do our utmost to meet your highest expectations.

  • The Free Forever IRASM Add, transfer and/or roll over $50,000 or more to a Morgan Stanley Smith Barney IRA and we will waive your annual maintenance fee for the life of the account. Other product fees and charges apply (e.g., commissions).
    Act now – this offer is only available until May 31, 2012.

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