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Marina A. Armbruster

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES
Sacramento, CA 95818
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CRD#: 1821994
MA

Professional summary


Marina Alexandra Armbruster, who also goes by Marina Alexandra Brenneck, Marina Alexandra Erickson, is a registered financial advisor currently at PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION located in Sacramento, California.

Marina is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Marina has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 2, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Marina Alexandra Brenneck | Marina Alexandra Erickson

Other business activities


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1) School Benefit Services, Inc.-2009 V. Street, Suite 201, Sacramento, CA 95818; Investment related; Financial sales & svcs; Owner/Financial Advisor; Start date 1/09; 160 hrs/mnth; 120 hrs/mnth during trading. 2) Marina Armbruster (self employed)-2009 V. Street, Suite 201, Sacramento, CA 95818; Investment related; Insurance sales (life, fixed, EIA products) & svcs; Agent; Start date 6/92; 20 hrs/mnth & during trading.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

November 5, 2019 - Present

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

Office #1: 2009 V Street, Suite 201, Sacramento, CA 95818
RIA
BD
CRD#: 11869
Sacramento, CA
Current

November 5, 2019 - Present

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

Office #1: 2009 V Street, Suite 201, Sacramento, CA 95818
RIA
BD
CRD#: 11869
Sacramento, CA
Past

August 1, 2012 - November 11, 2019

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

August 1, 2012 - November 11, 2019

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

May 26, 2010 - August 7, 2012

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

April 6, 2010 - August 7, 2012

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

January 23, 2009 - April 27, 2010

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
LAVISTA, NE
Past

January 23, 2009 - April 12, 2010

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

October 6, 2004 - October 28, 2004

GENEOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 120894
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

October 6, 2004 - October 28, 2004

GENEOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 120894
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

January 5, 2004 - January 23, 2009

BRECEK & YOUNG ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 40395
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

February 26, 2002 - January 23, 2009

BRECEK & YOUNG ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40395
FOLSOM, CA
Past

July 10, 2001 - March 6, 2002

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
Past

July 10, 2001 - April 2, 2002

SENTINEL FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 31175
MONTPELIER, VT
Past

March 22, 1999 - June 19, 2001

BRECEK & YOUNG ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40395
FOLSOM, CA
Past

November 17, 1998 - March 24, 1999

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 17, 1998 - March 24, 1999

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

May 20, 1997 - November 20, 1998

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6695
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

July 1, 1996 - April 17, 1997

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

March 6, 1996 - July 1, 1996

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

April 6, 1991 - February 20, 1996

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6695
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

November 27, 1990 - January 3, 1991

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 27, 1990 - January 3, 1991

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

April 24, 1989 - October 29, 1990

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6695
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

August 30, 1988 - January 28, 1989

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
Past

April 20, 1988 - August 8, 1988

AMERICAN CAPITAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 148

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".
PS
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


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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(11/5/2019)
IAR
California
(11/5/2019)
RR
Colorado
(7/8/2022)
RR
Florida
(11/5/2019)
RR
Hawaii
(11/5/2019)
RR
Idaho
(7/8/2022)
RR
Nevada
(11/5/2019)
RR
New Hampshire
(7/8/2022)
RR
New York
(8/29/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(7/8/2022)
RR
Utah
(7/8/2022)
RR
Virginia
(7/8/2022)
RR
Washington
(10/28/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/17/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 6/20/1996
Non-Member General Securities Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PS
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#: 11869Sacramento, CA 95818

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