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Sofia S. Malachowsky

SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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CRD#: 2035644
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Professional summary

Sofia S Malachowsky, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Sofia Malachowsky, Sofia S Malachowsky, is a registered financial professional currently at SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC located in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Sofia is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Sofia has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Aliases

Sofia Malachowsky | Sofia S Malachowsky

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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ChFC®

Chartered Financial Consultant

CLU®

Chartered Life Underwriter

Experience

Current

November 22, 2024 - Present

SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

Office #1: 8300 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
BD
CRD#: 158538
West Des Moines, IA
Past

January 13, 2023 - November 5, 2024

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
Incline Village, NV
Past

August 23, 2021 - January 11, 2023

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

April 13, 2018 - April 17, 2019

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
Incline Village, NV
Past

August 16, 2012 - January 16, 2018

P.J. ROBB VARIABLE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38339
INCLINE VILLAGE, NV
Past

January 1, 2005 - September 7, 2010

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 28, 2003 - January 1, 2005

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 25, 1999 - July 8, 2002

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

September 27, 1996 - February 12, 1998

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 4, 1994 - December 31, 1995

CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29367
CARMEL, IN
Past

January 5, 1993 - December 9, 1993

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 5, 1993 - December 9, 1993

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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.

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RR
California
(9/19/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/19/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 1/2/1993
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 10/28/1996
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

SF
SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 158538 / SEC#: , 8-68905

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

Main Address
8300 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mailing Address
8300 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone number
(855) 624-0180
Established
Delaware since 06/09/2011
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SAMMONS SECURITIES, INC.MANAGING MEMBER/ELECTED MANAGER
DYKHUIS, ARLEN GLENNFINOP PRINCIPAL5285074
LOWE, BILL LEOPRESIDENT2328135
SURETTE, STEPHANIE ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5217627

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Company Information

SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 158538West Des Moines, IA 50266

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