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Julianne Cruz

Julianne Cruz

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CRD#: 1217012
Julianne Cruz

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.

Julianne Cruz, CFP®, who also goes by Julianne Brandley, was a registered financial professional .

Julianne is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Julianne had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 27, Series 53, Series 8 and Series 24 exams.

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What are your service offerings?
Insurance Planning
Tax Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Retirement Planning
Investment Planning
Estate Planning
Business Succession Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Julianne Brandley

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1)INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT 2)SINCE 1/29/2014, I HAVE BEEN THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE FINANCE COUNCIL AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE OF OUR LADY OF GRACE CHURCH, PART OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES. THE COMMITTEE PROVIDES OVERSIGHT FOR THE FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT OPERATION OF OUR LADY OF GRACE PARISH AND SCHOOL. APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS PER MONTH IS DEVOTED TO THIS ENTITY, NONE OF THE TIME DURING SECURITY TRADING HOURS.

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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®
CFP®

Experience


Past

July 5, 2016 - May 3, 2024

RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA

RIA
CRD#: 157222
Sherman Oaks, CA
Past

February 20, 2015 - February 26, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
CULVER CITY, CA
Past

February 20, 2015 - February 26, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CULVER CITY, CA
Past

November 5, 2010 - February 20, 2015

ZIONS DIRECT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17776
CULVER CITY, CA
Past

April 5, 2010 - February 20, 2015

ZIONS CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 131308
CULVER CITY, CA
Past

April 5, 2010 - April 30, 2010

ZIONS DIRECT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17776
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

November 13, 2006 - March 26, 2010

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 15340
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

November 9, 2006 - March 26, 2010

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

March 8, 2004 - November 9, 2006

DFC INVESTOR SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 18558
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

October 16, 2003 - November 9, 2006

DFC INVESTOR SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 18558
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

March 16, 2000 - July 29, 2003

CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103705
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

November 7, 1995 - February 25, 2000

MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.

BD
CRD#: 17587
DALLAS, TX
Past

December 21, 1992 - March 24, 1995

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14229
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Past

July 17, 1991 - December 14, 1992

SEAFIRST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17411
SEATTLE, WA
Past

February 4, 1987 - December 23, 1992

BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 12965
Past

April 18, 1984 - December 23, 1992

BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 12965
OAKLAND, CA

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".
RP
RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA
MMWKM ADVISORS, LLC | RPOA ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA | MONEY MATTERS WITH KEN MORAIF

CRD#: 157222 / SEC#: 801-72262

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/4/2011 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/4/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 8/31/1989
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


RP
RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA
MMWKM ADVISORS, LLC | RPOA ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA | MONEY MATTERS WITH KEN MORAIF

CRD#: 157222 / SEC#: 801-72262

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/4/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2820 Dallas Parkway, Plano, TX 75093
Mailing Address
Phone number
(469) 246-3600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
126

SEC notice filing (43 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts15,760
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,975,227,271

Red Flags


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Company Information


RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA

CRD#: 157222

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