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Joseph A. Ritterhouse

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES
Universal City, TX 78148
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CRD#: 2516448
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Professional summary


Joseph Andrew Ritterhouse, who also goes by Joe Ritterhouse, is a registered financial advisor currently at PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION located in Universal City, Texas.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Joseph has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Joe Ritterhouse

Other business activities


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RITTERHOUSE & ASSOC, 25 MEADOWLAND, UNIVERSAL CITY, TX 78148; INSURANCE SALES AND MARKETING. AGENT/OWNER; START 10/1998; 120 HR/MO DURING TRADING. TPA, IR

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 23, 2006 - Present

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

Office #1: 25 Meadowland, Universal City, TX 78148
RIA
BD
CRD#: 11869
Universal City, TX
Current

May 4, 2006 - Present

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

Office #1: 25 Meadowland, Universal City, TX 78148
RIA
BD
CRD#: 11869
Universal City, TX
Past

October 11, 2004 - May 3, 2006

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 265
UNIVERSAL CITY, TX
Past

March 13, 2001 - May 3, 2006

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
UNIVERSAL CITY, TX
Past

July 25, 2000 - February 28, 2001

DONAHUE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24330
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

August 5, 1998 - August 3, 2000

CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29367
CARMEL, IN
Past

December 22, 1997 - August 5, 1998

CONSECO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 629
CARMEL, IN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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
Illinois
(12/6/2021)
RR
New Mexico
(5/16/2006)
RR
Texas
(5/10/2006)
IAR
Texas
(6/23/2006)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/22/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/25/2004
General Securities Principal Examination
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#: 11869Universal City, TX 78148

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