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Brendan J. Schafer

LIFEMARK SECURITIES
Valparaiso, IN 46383
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CRD#: 1345447
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Professional summary


Brendan Jay Schafer is a registered financial professional currently at LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP. located in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Brendan is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Brendan has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 22, 2018 - Present

LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.

Office #1: 2005 Valparaiso Street Suite 211, Valparaiso, IN 46383
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16204
Valparaiso, IN
Past

November 27, 2006 - October 19, 2018

FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18464
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

September 27, 2002 - November 13, 2002

FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32460
LAKE ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

October 18, 1985 - October 4, 2002

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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".
LS
LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.
LIFEMARK SECURITIES | PROCORP SECURITIES INCORPORATED | LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 16204 / SEC#: 801-68438, 8-33478

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/17/2007 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)

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
Arizona
(10/22/2018)
RR
Illinois
(1/16/2024)
RR
Indiana
(10/25/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/27/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.
LIFEMARK SECURITIES | PROCORP SECURITIES INCORPORATED | LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 16204 / SEC#: 801-68438, 8-33478

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/17/2007 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
400 West Metro Park, Rochester, NY 14623
Mailing Address
400 West Metro Park, Rochester, NY 14623
Phone number
(585) 424-5672
Established
New York since 04/04/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
88

SEC notice filing (46 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

FIRM BROCHURE 2A (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KALINOWSKI, ANDREW JOSEPHVP / BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY263409
MICCICHE, VINCENT JRTREASURER/ FINOP/PFO/POO702149
PRISCO, JAMES JOSEPHCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2653402
PRISCO, JAMES JOSEPHPRESIDENT / BOARD MEMBER2653402
GEORGIEV, ALEXANDRE JR.CCO OF THE RIA / DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS5307830

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,021
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 461,475,636

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2
Arbitration3

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Company Information


LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 16204Valparaiso, IN 46383

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