Michael P. Bernard
KORHORN FINANCIAL GROUP
Granger, IN 46530-8855
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CRD#: 4676663
Professional summary
Michael Paul Bernard, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by Michael Bernard, is a registered financial advisor currently at KORHORN FINANCIAL GROUP located in Granger, Indiana.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Michael Bernard
Other business activities
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1) Since 05/01/2006, have worked as a tax preparer at KFG Tax & Business Services, non investment related company, tax preparation firm, located at 6910 N. Main St., Building 16, Unit 41, Granger, IN. 46530. Duties include reviewing tax returns and delivering to clients. Spend approximately 10 hours per month at this business, all of the time during security trading hours. 2) Since 01/01/2007, have worked as an insurance agent at KFG Insurance Agency, non investment related company, insurance sales firm, located at 6910 N. Main St., Building 16, Unit 41, Granger, IN. 46530. Duties include presenting insurance alternatives, making recommendations, and selling insurance policies. Spend approximately 5 hours per month at this business, all of the time during security trading hours. 3) Since 10/01/2015, have volunteered as a board member of Patchwork Dance Company, non investment related organization, located at 3466 Douglas Rd, South Bend, IN. 46635. Duties include meeting monthly for board meetings to discuss dance performances and taking minutes as Secretary. Spend approximately 1 hours per month at this business, none of the time during security trading hours. 4) Since 8/25/2017, have been a member at KGB Realty LLC, non investment related company, located at 6910 N. Main St., Bldg 16, Granger, IN. 46530. Duties include supervision. Spend approximately 1 hour per month at this business, 0 hours during security trading hours 5) Since 01/01/2015 Co-Owner & Employee of Korhorn Financial Group, Inc., Parent Company of KFG Wealth Management, LLC, KFG Tax & Business Services, and KFG Insurance Agency, located at 6910 N. Main Street, Building 16, Unit 41, Granger, IN. 46530. Management decisions related to all areas of business. 225 hours per month spent on this business, 170 hours per month during trading hours. Investment related company. 6) Since 9/1/2021 have been Treasurer for Harris Baseball Softball. Duties include managing little league registrations, collecting and depositing payments and donations, paying bills, filing tax returns, preparing and reviewing monthly financial statement, and assisting with park projects. Approximate hours are 12 per week and occur in the evenings and weekends, outside of market hours. Non-investment related 501(c)3.
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 2006
Experience
Current
January 7, 2022 - Present
KORHORN FINANCIAL GROUP
Office #1: 6910 North Main Street Building 16, Unit 41, Granger, IN 46530-8855RIA
CRD#: 128606
Granger, IN
Past
February 2, 2017 - July 30, 2018
SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 46947
Granger, IN
Past
February 9, 2005 - December 31, 2021
KORHORN FINANCIAL GROUP
RIA
CRD#: 128606
GRANGER, IN
Past
July 24, 2003 - August 1, 2016
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
GRANGER, IN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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KF
KORHORN FINANCIAL GROUP
KFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | KORHORN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | KORHORN FINANCIAL GROUP
CRD#: 128606 / SEC#: 801-78914
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2014 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2014 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2014 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2014 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2014 Terminated)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Indiana(1/7/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
KF
KORHORN FINANCIAL GROUP
KFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | KORHORN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | KORHORN FINANCIAL GROUP
CRD#: 128606 / SEC#: 801-78914
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2014 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2014 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2014 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2014 Terminated)Texas
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Contact information
Main Address
6910 North Main Street Building 16, Unit 41, Granger, IN 46530-8855
Mailing Address
Phone number
(574) 247-5898
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
90
SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 5,478 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 934,546,730 |
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CRD#: 128606Granger, IN 46530-8855TRUST BUT VERIFY
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