BACKGROUND

Cory Bergt joined Northland Capital Markets in June 2026 as Managing Director in Investment Banking.  In this role, he advises financial institutions on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, valuations, capital planning, and other strategic initiatives. 

Prior to joining Northland Capital Markets, he had an extensive 25-year career with Wells Fargo, most recently serving as Executive Director in their Corporate and Investment Banking Division.  Cory assisted financial institutions throughout the Midwest, providing guidance on capital, mergers and acquisitions, interest rate risk, liquidity and balance sheet management. 

He began his career at the National Bank of Commerce which was acquired by Wells Fargo in 2000. 

EDUCATION

Cory has a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Nebraska and has completed the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado. 

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS

Cory holds and maintains the FINRA SIE Securities Essentials, Series 79 Investment Banking Registered Representative and Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent State License.