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David Dotson

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES
Seattle, WA
·CRD# 2197825·34 years experience

Professional Summary

David Dotson, who also goes by David Allyn Dotson, is a registered financial advisor currently at PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION located in Seattle, Washington. David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. David has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

David Allyn Dotson

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Years of Experience

34 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 11869
RIA
BD
1. 7240 S. 135th Street, Seattle, WA 981782. 23605 Mt. Hwy East, Unit 3, Spanaway, WA 98387
August 24, 2020 - Present
PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 11869
RIA
BD
1. 7240 S. 135th Street, Seattle, WA 981782. 23605 Mt. Hwy East, Unit 3, Spanaway, WA 98387
March 3, 2020 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC·CRD# 10299
BD
Seattle, WA
February 28, 2012 - December 5, 2019
PACIFIC WEST SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 6390
BD
Renton, WA
August 31, 2007 - February 28, 2012
MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 36451
BD
Renton, WA
February 15, 2005 - August 31, 2007
PMG SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 27107
BD
Elgin, IL
August 1, 2000 - February 15, 2005
SHELGREN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 117056
RIA
Renton, WA
April 11, 1997 - August 1, 2007
INVESTORS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 4257
BD
Elgin, IL
February 14, 1997 - August 1, 2000
INTERPACIFIC INVESTORS SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 4879
BD
Seattle, WA
August 1, 1996 - January 20, 1997
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
BD
Scottsdale, AZ
March 17, 1995 - August 9, 1996
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
December 6, 1991 - March 20, 1995
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
December 6, 1991 - March 20, 1995

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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)

Contact Information

Main Address

6267 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013

Mailing Address

6267 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

429

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

PLANMEMBER ELITE STRATEGIST WRAP FEE PROGRAM PROGRAM JUNE 2026 (9/17/2026)

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 Accounts

69,645

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$10,120,552,229

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

5

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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) Northwest Advisor Group-10209 Bridgeport Way SW, Tacoma, WA 98499; Investmet related; Marketing services, securities & insurance sales & services; Agent; Start date 2/20; 150 hrs/mnth & during trading. 2) David Dotson (self employed)-7240 S. 135th St, Seattle, WA 98178; Investment related; Insurance (life, annuity, Medicare Advantage & supplemental health) sales & svcs; Agent; Start date 4/92; 4 hrs/mnth & during trading. 3) Symbiol LLC-PO Box 80643, Seattle, WA (no physical address); noninvestment related; Converts wood waste to biofuel; Managing Member; Start date 8/07; 20 hrs/mnth; 0 hrs/mnth during trading. 4)David Dotson; 7240 S. 135th St. Seattle WA 98178; Start date 8/9/2021; Referral Agent; Refers to CPA firms business clients who are looking for information on the PPP and Employee Retention Tax credits; 0 hrs/mo; 2 hrs/mo during trading; NIR

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
California
(3/3/2020)
RR
Montana
(3/3/2020)
RR
Ohio
(3/3/2020)
RR
Washington
(3/3/2020)
IAR
Washington
(8/24/2020)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Aug 2020About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1991About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1991About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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