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David Dotson

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES
Seattle, WA 98178
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CRD#: 2197825
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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.

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Yes

Aliases


David Allyn Dotson

Other business activities


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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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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)

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

August 24, 2020 - Present

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

Office #1: 7240 S. 135th Street, Seattle, WA 98178Office #2: 10209 Bridgeport Way Sw, Suite D10, Tacoma, WA 98499
RIA
BD
CRD#: 11869
Seattle, WA
Current

March 3, 2020 - Present

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

Office #1: 7240 S. 135th Street, Seattle, WA 98178Office #2: 10209 Bridgeport Way Sw, Suite D10, Tacoma, WA 98499
RIA
BD
CRD#: 11869
Seattle, WA
Past

February 28, 2012 - December 5, 2019

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
SEATTLE, WA
Past

August 31, 2007 - February 28, 2012

PACIFIC WEST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6390
RENTON, WA
Past

February 15, 2005 - August 31, 2007

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36451
RENTON, WA
Past

August 1, 2000 - February 15, 2005

PMG SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 27107
ELGIN, IL
Past

April 11, 1997 - August 1, 2007

SHELGREN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 117056
RENTON, WA
Past

February 14, 1997 - August 1, 2000

INVESTORS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4257
ELGIN, IL
Past

August 1, 1996 - January 20, 1997

INTERPACIFIC INVESTORS SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4879
SEATTLE, WA
Past

March 17, 1995 - August 9, 1996

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

December 6, 1991 - March 20, 1995

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 6, 1991 - March 20, 1995

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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


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
(3/3/2020)
RR
Montana
(3/3/2020)
RR
Ohio
(3/3/2020)
RR
Washington
(3/3/2020)
IAR
Washington
(8/24/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/22/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 11869Seattle, WA 98178

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