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Matthew Kerry Mc Wherter

CFP®
PENDULUM WEALTH PARTNERS
ITASCA, IL
·CRD# 5142155·20 years experience

Professional Summary

Matthew Kerry Mc Wherter, CFP®, who also goes by Matthew Kerry Mcwherter, is a registered financial advisor currently at PENDULUM WEALTH PARTNERS located in Itasca, Illinois and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Itasca, Illinois. Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Matthew has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Other Aliases

Matthew Kerry Mcwherter

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial Planner

Years of Experience

20 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PENDULUM WEALTH PARTNERS·CRD# 335762
RIA
500 Park Blvd Ste 1400, Itasca, IL 60143
May 2, 2025 - Present
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS·CRD# 35747
BD
500 Park Blvd Suite 1400, Itasca, IL 60143
May 2, 2025 - Present
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
RIA
Burr Ridge, IL
January 7, 2020 - May 7, 2025
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
RIA
Burr Ridge, IL
September 6, 2006 - December 31, 2019
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Burr Ridge, IL
July 11, 2006 - May 7, 2025

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Current Firm

PW
PENDULUM WEALTH PARTNERS

EJMK VENTURES LLC | PENDULUM WEALTH PARTNERS | PENDULUM PARTNERS

CRD#: 335762 / SEC#: 801-132537
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/25/2025 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

500 Park Blvd Ste 1400, Itasca, IL 60143

Phone Number

(630) 861-6143

# of Employees

13

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 4 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PENDULUM PARTNERS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/20/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

927

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$282,822,771

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Other business activities

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1. EJMK Ventures, LLC d/b/a Pendulum Partners. Investment-related. At registered location. RIA. Owner. 04/2025. 160 hrs/month. 160 hrs during trading hrs. Lead advisor and owner. 2. Fixed Insurance. Investment-related. At registered location. Insurance. Agent. 04/2025. 2 hrs/month. 2 hrs during trading hrs. Provide insurance advice based on the needs of clients. 3. The Robert Michael Wood Foundation. Not investment-related. 375 N Oak St, Elmhurst, IL 60126. Charitable/Non-Profit Organization. Board member. 05/2015. 2 hrs/month. 0 hrs during trading hrs. I am the president of this foundation which benefits families of children affected by Pediatric Stroke and families of the NICU. I oversee events and donations made to families in need of assistance.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CRD#: 335762 / SEC#: 801-132537
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Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/25/2025 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(5/2/2025)
RR
Arizona
(6/18/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(5/2/2025)
RR
California
(5/2/2025)
RR
Colorado
(5/2/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(5/2/2025)
RR
Florida
(5/2/2025)
RR
Georgia
(5/2/2025)
RR
Idaho
(5/2/2025)
IAR
Illinois
(5/2/2025)
RR
Illinois
(6/16/2025)
RR
Indiana
(5/2/2025)
RR
Iowa
(5/2/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/2/2025)
RR
Michigan
(5/2/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(5/2/2025)
RR
Missouri
(5/2/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(5/2/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(5/2/2025)
RR
New York
(5/2/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(6/24/2025)
RR
Ohio
(5/2/2025)
RR
Oregon
(5/2/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/2/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(5/2/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(5/2/2025)
RR
Texas
(5/2/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/22/2025)
RR
Virginia
(6/18/2025)
RR
Washington
(5/2/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/2/2025)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Sep 2006About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2006About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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