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Matthew Bernhardt

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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CRD#: 7482172
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Professional summary


Matthew Bernhardt is a registered financial professional currently at RUSSELL INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Matthew is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Matthew has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1. MAY EARN COMMISSIONS FROM INSURANCE COMPANIES, OR INSURANCE BROKERAGE AGENCIES, NOT AFFILIATED WITH NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL FOR SALES OF NON-VARIABLE LIFE, HEALTH, MEDICARE, ANNUITY, DISABILITY AND/ OR LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE PRODUCTS

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 13, 2025 - Present

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 833 E. Michigan Street Suite 850, Milwaukee, WI 53202
BD
CRD#: 21771
Milwaukee, WI
Past

July 23, 2025 - October 1, 2025

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
WAUKESHA, WI
Past

January 23, 2023 - October 1, 2025

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
WAUKESHA, WI

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
District of Columbia
(10/13/2025)
RR
Maryland
(10/13/2025)
RR
Virginia
(10/13/2025)
RR
Washington
(10/13/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/13/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/23/2025
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/6/2025
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/23/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RI
RUSSELL INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RUSSELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | RUSSELL INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | RUSSELL INVESTMENTS | RUSSELL FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC., PART OF RUSSELL INVESTMENTS | RUSSELL FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC. PART OF RUSSELL INVESTMENT GROUP | RUSSELL FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | RUSSELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., PART OF RUSSELL INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 21771 / SEC#: , 8-39227

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
401 Union St 18th Floor, Seattle, WA, 98101
Mailing Address
401 Union St 18th Floor, Seattle, WA, 98101
Phone number
(206) 505-7877
Established
Washington since 06/02/2016
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
RUSSELL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLCCORPORATE PARENT OF APPLICANT
ALVAREZ, CARLOS CIDUS BROKER-DEALER CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5689384
ERICKSON, ROSS EDWARDDIRECTOR3003283
JUNG, BRAD EDWARDCHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT2419757
SIEGEL, DAVID ANDREWFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL7440274
SURLOFF, HOWARD BRIANCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER7525747

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Company Information


RUSSELL INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 21771Milwaukee, WI 53202

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