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Stephen H. Smith

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CRD#: 1264301
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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.

Stephen Hawthorne Smith, who also goes by Steve Smith, was a registered financial professional .

Stephen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Stephen had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Steve Smith

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


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None

Experience


Past

July 22, 2013 - March 1, 2018

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 11869
MILFORD, OH
Past

July 17, 2013 - March 1, 2018

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11869
MILFORD, OH
Past

August 2, 2004 - July 19, 2013

WRP INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7365
MILFORD, OH
Past

August 2, 2004 - July 19, 2013

WRP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7365
MILFORD, OH
Past

June 24, 2002 - August 4, 2004

MONEY CONCEPTS CAPITAL CORP

RIA
CRD#: 12963
MILFORD, OH
Past

May 6, 2002 - August 4, 2004

MONEY CONCEPTS CAPITAL CORP

BD
CRD#: 12963
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

November 28, 2001 - May 2, 2002

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 31, 2001 - November 26, 2001

HIGH MARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42467
LAKELAND, FL
Past

September 25, 1996 - August 1, 2001

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past

September 19, 1994 - September 23, 1996

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 11, 1993 - September 2, 1994

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16337
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

May 5, 1992 - March 4, 1993

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

July 19, 1985 - January 3, 1989

LINCOLN NATIONAL PENSION INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 10293
Past

July 19, 1985 - May 15, 1992

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
Past

July 19, 1985 - May 15, 1992

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

January 31, 1985 - August 5, 1985

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
Past

June 7, 1984 - December 5, 1984

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866

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".
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PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION
INVESTORS RETIREMENT & MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION | IRM DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 11869 / SEC#: 801-39177, 8-25065

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/27/1991 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

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: 7/9/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION
INVESTORS RETIREMENT & MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION | IRM DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 11869 / SEC#: 801-39177, 8-25065

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/27/1991 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
6187 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013
Mailing Address
6187 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013-2060
Phone number
(805) 684-1199
Established
California since 03/12/1982
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
432

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PLANMEMBER WRAP FEE PROGRAM ELITE STRATEGIST DECEMBER 2024 (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PLANMEMBER FINANCIAL CORPORATIONOWNER
BOWMAN, BYRON FRANCISCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & SECRETARY2673117
HALEY, SEAN PATRICKCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2837579
HANSON, STEVEN RCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINOPS4854600
JANEWAY, TERRALL JOSEPHEVP/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2947154
ZIEHL, JON MICHAELPRESIDENT707642

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts68,978
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 9,035,509,268

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/21/2022
Cover Page
12/21/2022

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Company Information


PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 11869

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