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Vicki J. Baker

INVESTMENT PLANNERS
Decatur, IL
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CRD#: 2576491
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Professional summary


Vicki Jo Baker, who also goes by VIcki Jo Hosler, Vicki Jo Klingler, Vicki Klingler, is a registered financial professional currently at INVESTMENT PLANNERS, INC. located in Decatur, Illinois.

Vicki is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Vicki has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Vicki Jo Hosler | Vicki Jo Klingler | Vicki Klingler

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 16, 2022 - Present

INVESTMENT PLANNERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18557
Decatur, IL
Past

August 10, 2009 - November 18, 2022

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Decatur, IL
Past

February 28, 2002 - July 8, 2009

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DECATUR, IL
Past

May 2, 1995 - April 25, 2000

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(3/15/2023)
RR
California
(3/11/2025)
RR
Florida
(11/16/2022)
RR
Georgia
(11/16/2022)
RR
Illinois
(11/16/2022)
RR
Indiana
(11/16/2022)
RR
Kentucky
(11/16/2022)
RR
Missouri
(11/16/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(11/16/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(11/16/2023)
RR
Texas
(11/16/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/31/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IP
INVESTMENT PLANNERS, INC.
INVESTMENT PLANNERS, INC. | PAL-STAR MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

CRD#: 18557 / SEC#: , 8-35642

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


Main Address
226 W. Eldorado Street, Decatur, IL 62522
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 170, Decatur, IL 62525-0170
Phone number
(217) 425-6340
Established
Illinois since 02/01/1986
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KOSHINSKI, DAVID PAULCEO / FINOP1765543
CLOSSER, ALLEN BAYARDPRESIDENT1101000
FUERSTENBERG, LORI LEACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4023335
HANCOCK, MICHELLE SUZANNEROP4934512

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1
Arbitration1

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Company Information


INVESTMENT PLANNERS, INC.

CRD#: 18557Decatur, IL

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