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Michael T. Bernhardt

MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK
SWANSEA, IL 62226
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CRD#: 1335087
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Professional summary


Michael Todd Bernhardt, who also goes by Todd Bernhardt, is a registered financial professional currently at MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC. located in Swansea, Illinois.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Michael has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Todd Bernhardt

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 3, 2023 - Present

MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.

Office #1: 3420 N. Illinois St, Swansea, IL 62226Office #2: 717 N. Harwood Street Suite 3400, Dallas, TX 75201
RIA
BD
CRD#: 17587
SWANSEA, IL
Past

March 8, 2021 - December 31, 2022

NTB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7425
Swansea, IL
Past

January 2, 2014 - April 13, 2021

WILLIAM C. BURNSIDE & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6400
SWANSEA, IL
Past

November 7, 2012 - December 31, 2013

HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 19258
SWANSEA, IL
Past

January 11, 2008 - December 31, 2013

HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19258
SWANSEA, IL
Past

January 26, 2007 - January 14, 2008

COMMERCE BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17140
BELLEVILLE, IL
Past

October 2, 2006 - January 14, 2008

COMMERCE BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17140
BELLEVILLE, IL
Past

January 2, 2001 - October 5, 2006

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
BELLEVILLE, IL
Past

December 15, 1997 - January 2, 2001

ASSOCIATED INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1464
GREEN BAY, WI
Past

January 14, 1994 - December 15, 1997

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

April 28, 1987 - January 25, 1994

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

July 10, 1985 - January 12, 1987

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

January 23, 1985 - March 11, 1985

FIRST JERSEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6621

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
MI
MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.
BROKERS TRANSACTION SERVICES, INC. | SWS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | SWS FINANCIAL SERVICES | SOUTHWEST INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, INC. | MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC. | HILLTOP SECURITIES INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.

CRD#: 17587 / SEC#: 801-60812, 8-35475

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/1/2004 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2002 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Cancelled)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/23/2002 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/5/2001 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2002 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Florida
(1/25/2023)
RR
Illinois
(1/3/2023)
RR
Maryland
(6/8/2023)
RR
Missouri
(1/3/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/24/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MI
MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.
BROKERS TRANSACTION SERVICES, INC. | SWS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | SWS FINANCIAL SERVICES | SOUTHWEST INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, INC. | MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC. | HILLTOP SECURITIES INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.

CRD#: 17587 / SEC#: 801-60812, 8-35475

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/1/2004 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2002 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Cancelled)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/23/2002 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/5/2001 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2002 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
717 N. Harwood Street Suite 3400, Dallas, TX 75201
Mailing Address
717 Harwood Street Suite 3400, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone number
(214) 859-1800
Established
Texas since 01/07/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
98

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MOMENTUM WRAP BROCHURE 08/29/2025 (8/29/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HILLTOP SECURITIES HOLDINGS, LLCPARENT
ALEXANDER, LAURA BONNELLBOARD DIRECTOR2900382
COYA, SCOTT ANDREWCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2511281
EDGE, JOSEPH MICHAELCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4326551
EDGE, JOSEPH MICHAELBOARD DIRECTOR4326551
LEVENTHAL, LAURABOARD DIRECTOR1175259
LEVENTHAL, LAURATREASURER1175259
MCCAFFREY, SCOTT EDWARDMANAGING DIRECTOR - HEAD OF MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.3076398
MEDANICH, DAVID KINGBOARD DIRECTOR1030727
MUSCHALEK, JOHN RICHARDPRESIDENT2226859
MUSCHALEK, JOHN RICHARDBOARD DIRECTOR2226859
TEMPLE, WILLIAM BARRYMUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL2357830
WINGES, MARTIN BRADLEYCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD1929509
WINGES, MARTIN BRADLEYCEO1929509
WITTNEBEN, BRIAN LANEGENERAL COUNSEL/SECRETARY4861905

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,850
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,337,377,801

Disclosures


Regulatory Event10
Arbitration3

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/21/2025
Cover Page
07/26/2024
07/20/2023

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Company Information


MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.

CRD#: 17587Swansea, IL 62226

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