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Todd B. Mccartney

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CRD#: 1609323
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Todd Brandt Mccartney was a registered financial professional .

Todd is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Todd had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

April 9, 2018 - June 21, 2018

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
LOMBARD, IL
Past

March 9, 2016 - November 9, 2017

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46727
Sioux Falls, SD
Past

March 9, 2016 - November 9, 2017

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46727
MONUMENT, CO
Past

August 28, 2014 - May 27, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

August 28, 2014 - May 27, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

November 12, 2012 - August 29, 2014

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
GLEN ELLYN, IL
Past

November 12, 2012 - August 29, 2014

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
GLEN ELLYN, IL
Past

May 9, 2011 - October 25, 2012

WILLIAM BLAIR

RIA
CRD#: 1252
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 9, 2011 - October 25, 2012

WILLIAM BLAIR

BD
CRD#: 1252
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 29, 2011 - April 12, 2011

LORD, ABBETT & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110391
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

March 29, 2011 - April 12, 2011

LORD ABBETT DISTRIBUTOR LLC

BD
CRD#: 530
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

December 23, 2010 - March 17, 2011

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

December 7, 2010 - February 24, 2011

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 145
WILDWOOD, MO
Past

June 24, 2010 - December 8, 2010

FISHER INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 107342
WILDWOOD, MO
Past

December 8, 2000 - May 27, 2010

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 3, 2000 - December 14, 2000

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 25, 1994 - October 2, 2000

LORD ABBETT DISTRIBUTOR LLC

BD
CRD#: 530
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

April 26, 1993 - May 13, 1994

BANC ONE CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 27267
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

April 25, 1990 - March 25, 1993

FIRSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 14536
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ
Past

April 29, 1987 - August 15, 1988

CLAYTON BROWN & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3664
CHICAGO, IL

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".
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
NML EQUITY SERVICES, INC. | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES,LLC | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 2881 / SEC#: 801-8095, 8-14088

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/1971 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/24/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/10/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
NML EQUITY SERVICES, INC. | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES,LLC | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 2881 / SEC#: 801-8095, 8-14088

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/1971 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
720 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202-4797
Mailing Address
720 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202-4797
Phone number
(414) 271-1444
Established
Wisconsin since 06/10/1998
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
2,577

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NMIS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE 3.31.2025 (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYSOLE MEMBER
ALBERS, BRETT BERNARDTREASURER / FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL6669890
DOLL, QUENTIN MICHAELVICE PRESIDENT - RISK PRODUCTS6776231
EULL, BRADLEY LEAHYSECRETARY2969269
KALINOWSKI, DAWN MARIEVICE PRESIDENT - CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER2770565
LUND, NICOLE ELLENVICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4646907
SCHULTZ, DEBORAH ALLISONVICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF RISK OFFICER7440134
TOMCZAK, BONNIE LYNNVICE PRESIDENT - WEALTH2966038
VALTERS, LAILA MPRESIDENT AND CEO3010005

Disclosures


Regulatory Event10
Arbitration1

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Company Information


NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

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