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Martin W. Adams

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES
Birmingham, AL 35235
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CRD#: 2703719
MA

Professional summary


Martin Wayne Adams, who also goes by Marty Adams, is a registered financial advisor currently at PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION located in Birmingham, Alabama.

Martin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Martin has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Marty Adams

Other business activities


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1) INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS INC-1976 GADSDEN HWY, STE 236, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235; INVESTMENT RELATED; FINANCIAL/INVESTMENT, INSURANCE SALES & SVCS; OWNER; START DATE 6/14; 160 HRS/MNTH & DURING TRADING. 2) MARTY ADAMS (SELF EMPLOYED)-1976 GADSDEN HWY, STE 236, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235; INVESTMENT RELATED; INSURANCE SALES & SVCS, START DATE 2/11; 20 HRS/MNTH; 10 HRS/MNTH DURING TRADING.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 30, 2014 - Present

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

Office #1: 1976 Gadsden Hwy, Suite 236-244, Birmingham, AL 35235Office #2: 115 Us Highway 31 South, Athens, AL 35611
RIA
BD
CRD#: 11869
Birmingham, AL
Current

June 30, 2014 - Present

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

Office #1: 1976 Gadsden Hwy, Suite 236-244, Birmingham, AL 35235Office #2: 115 Us Highway 31 South, Athens, AL 35611
RIA
BD
CRD#: 11869
Birmingham, AL
Past

October 31, 2008 - June 30, 2014

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

October 31, 2008 - June 30, 2014

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

October 13, 2005 - October 31, 2008

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 13626
MONTGOMERY, AL
Past

September 9, 2005 - October 31, 2008

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
MONTGOMERY, AL
Past

September 5, 2002 - April 1, 2005

PAN-AMERICAN INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111107
MONTGOMERY, AL
Past

May 17, 2002 - September 1, 2005

PAN-AMERICAN FINANCIAL ADVISERS

BD
CRD#: 15578
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Past

April 6, 1999 - May 28, 2002

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4161
MONTGOMERY, AL
Past

May 21, 1996 - May 28, 2002

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(6/30/2014)
IAR
Alabama
(6/30/2014)
RR
Arizona
(5/14/2021)
RR
Arkansas
(3/7/2023)
RR
California
(12/1/2023)
RR
Florida
(6/30/2014)
RR
Georgia
(6/30/2014)
RR
Louisiana
(7/9/2019)
RR
Maryland
(7/18/2018)
RR
Michigan
(12/1/2023)
RR
Mississippi
(6/30/2014)
RR
North Carolina
(9/16/2019)
RR
Ohio
(12/2/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(1/4/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(6/30/2014)
RR
Texas
(10/8/2018)
RR
Utah
(1/4/2021)
RR
Virginia
(6/30/2014)
RR
Washington
(6/30/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/29/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 12/21/1998
Futures Managed Funds Examination
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#: 11869Birmingham, AL 35235

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