Prospera Financial Services, a Dallas-based boutique wealth management firm supporting independent advisors nationwide, announced that Behrle | Bergin, a financial advisory team based in Irvine, California, has joined its platform.
The team, led by Managing Directors Steven Behrle and Joe Bergin, collectively brings over 80 years of wealth management experience to Prospera. Their practice offers financial planning and investment management services to high-net-worth individuals, corporate retirement plan sponsors, and trustees, with a particular emphasis on fixed-income and bond strategies.
With the addition of Behrle | Bergin, Prospera further strengthens its presence in Southern California. The firm’s ability to provide high-touch support and advanced resources was a key factor in the advisors’ decision to join. Behrle noted that the platform’s balance between independence and institutional-grade capabilities aligns closely with the firm’s goals for client service and growth.
According to Bergin, Prospera’s service culture and personalized approach were also decisive in their move. He emphasized the importance of affiliating with a partner that mirrors their values and commitment to individualized client care.
Prospera maintains one of the lowest advisor-to-home-office ratios in the industry—2.5 to 1—allowing for closer collaboration and enhanced service delivery. The firm currently oversees approximately $28 billion in assets under management.
Tarah Williams, President and Chief Operating Officer of Prospera, highlighted the alignment between the new team and the firm’s mission to support advisors who value personal relationships and long-term client impact.
Founded in 1982, Prospera Financial Services is a member of FINRA and SIPC and operates as a registered investment advisory firm. Based in Dallas, the firm has received multiple industry honors.
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“As we considered what we needed to continue to serve our clients, we felt that the size and strategy of Prospera positioned our firm for success. We have access to incredible resources and solutions akin or better than those available at wirehouses and banks, with the personalized service of a smaller firm.”
Steven Behrle, Managing Director, Behrle | Bergin
“We wanted to be treated in the same way as we treat our clients, with care and personalized consideration. The consolidation in this industry has stripped away much of the culture that is critical to building a successful advisory firm, and we are pleased to see that Prospera values this service culture as much as we do.”
Joe Bergin, Managing Director, Behrle | Bergin
“Steven and Joe are exactly the kind of advisors for whom we built this platform. They have dedicated their lives to delivering meaningful, personal service to their diverse client base and need a partner who can help them continue to provide this type of hands-on wealth management in the years to come. We are honored they chose to join Prospera and look forward to working together.”
Tarah Williams, President and Chief Operating Officer, Prospera Financial Services
