Based in El Paso Stratos Investments of OneSeven provides personalized wealth management guided by disciplined research, active oversight, and long-term strategy. As an experienced independent financial advisor in El Paso, and dedicated portfolio manager, we build customized investment strategies designed to align with your financial goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance.
Effective portfolio management requires more than selecting investments. It requires active monitoring, thoughtful allocation, and the ability to adapt through market cycles. Our wealth management philosophy emphasizes transparency, consistency, and long-term strategy over short-term speculation.
At Stratos, we are not tied to proprietary products or one-size-fits-all solutions. Our focus is on objective decision-making and disciplined execution — always with your best interest at the center.
Learn more about our approach and discover how strategic investment management can support your long-term financial goals.
With a 5-star average rating on Google and voted one of the best financial advisor firms from 2023 to 2026 on USA Today, Stratos Investments of OneSeven focuses on you and your wealth. Offering strategies that cater to your personal potential long-term financial growth.
At Stratos Investments of OneSeven, our team in El Paso is committed to delivering strategic wealth management solutions for high-income professionals, business owners, and families seeking long-term financial growth. We specialize in portfolio management, retirement planning, asset allocation strategies, and risk management designed to help affluent investors preserve and grow their wealth in today’s evolving market environment.
With a disciplined investment philosophy and a client-first approach, Bernard combines market insight, data-driven strategy, and personalized financial planning to create tailored solutions aligned with each client’s financial goals. He understand the unique challenges that come with higher income levels — from tax efficiency and diversification to potential long-term wealth preservation — we build strategies designed to address them proactively.
The focus is not short-term speculation, but structured financial strategy built on transparency, communication, and accountability. Our team works closely with clients to provide ongoing guidance, portfolio oversight, and strategic adjustments as markets and life circumstances evolve.
Our investment strategies are built for investors seeking structure in an unpredictable market. From global commodity exposure to income-focused equity portfolios, each approach is designed to align with specific financial objectives and risk profiles.
Financial Advisor
Weekend at Bernards is Bernard’s monthly blog where he shares thoughtful commentary on markets, economic trends, and the broader forces shaping the financial landscape. While his work at Stratos Investments of OneSeven focuses on structured portfolio management and disciplined strategy, this space allows him to explore ideas in greater depth — from market cycles and investor behavior to leadership, long-term planning, and personal convictions about wealth and responsibility.
Each post reflects the perspective behind the process. Rather than short-term reactions to headlines, Bernard offers measured observations shaped by experience, research, and years of navigating evolving market conditions. The blog serves as an extension of his philosophy: disciplined thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to long-term value creation.
For clients and prospective investors, Weekend at Bernards provides added context into how he interprets volatility, opportunity, and economic change — and how those insights influence strategic decision-making.
Contact Info:
Address: 210 N Stanton St Ste 3 El Paso, TX
Phone: (915) 312-6117
E-Mail: Bernard@stratosoneseven.com
Stratos Investments is a DBA of OneSeven, an investment adviser in Ohio. OneSeven is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Registration of an investment adviser does not imply any specific level of skill or training and does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission. OneSeven only transacts business in states in which it is properly registered or is excluded or exempted from registration. A copy of OneSeven’s current written disclosure brochure filed with the SEC, which discusses OneSeven’s business practices, services, and fees, is available through the SEC’s website at: www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. All titles listed for Individuals associated with Stratos Investments represent the individual’s role with Stratos Investments.
Please note, the information provided in this presentation is for informational purposes only and investors should determine for themselves whether a particular service or product is suitable for their investment needs. Please refer to the disclosure and offering documents for further information concerning specific products or services. Investments in securities entail risk and are not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. This is not a recommendation nor an offer to sell (or solicitation of an offer to buy) securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction.
OneSeven earned a spot on USA TODAY’s List of Top Advisers in April of 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 based upon a list compiled by market research firm, Statista. The list culled the list of investment advisers registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission down to the top 500 firms based on the growth of their assets under management over the short and long term, and recommendations from clients and peers. OneSeven did not participate in or pay to be included in the selection process.
