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Brian S. Schmanke

COMMERCE BROKERAGE SERVICES
Kansas City, MO 64106
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CRD#: 4203743
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Professional summary


Brian Scott Schmanke is a registered financial professional currently at COMMERCE BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Kansas City, Missouri.

Brian is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Brian has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 52TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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

September 17, 2019 - Present

COMMERCE BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1000 Walnut 3rd Floor, Kansas City, MO 64106
BD
CRD#: 17140
Kansas City, MO
Past

March 16, 2005 - September 6, 2019

GEORGE K. BAUM & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 36354
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

May 7, 2001 - June 4, 2003

CNBS

BD
CRD#: 24153
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

July 19, 2000 - October 26, 2000

CNBS

BD
CRD#: 24153
OVERLAND PARK, KS

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

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Alabama
(9/17/2019)
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Arizona
(9/17/2019)
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California
(9/17/2019)
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Colorado
(9/17/2019)
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Connecticut
(2/21/2020)
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Florida
(9/17/2019)
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Idaho
(9/17/2019)
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Illinois
(9/17/2019)
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Iowa
(9/17/2019)
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Kansas
(9/17/2019)
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Louisiana
(9/17/2019)
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Maryland
(9/17/2019)
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Massachusetts
(9/17/2019)
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Michigan
(9/17/2019)
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Missouri
(9/17/2019)
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Nebraska
(9/17/2019)
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New Hampshire
(11/22/2019)
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New Mexico
(9/17/2019)
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New York
(9/17/2019)
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North Dakota
(9/17/2019)
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Ohio
(11/1/2019)
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Oregon
(9/17/2019)
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Rhode Island
(10/8/2019)
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South Dakota
(9/17/2019)
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Texas
(9/17/2019)
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Utah
(9/17/2019)
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Virginia
(9/17/2019)
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Wisconsin
(10/11/2019)
RR
Wyoming
(9/17/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/10/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CB
COMMERCE BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
COMMERCE BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC | COMMERCE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | COMMERCE BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17140 / SEC#: 801-66509, 8-35096

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


Main Address
8000 Forsyth Blvd Suite 1200 East, Clayton, MO 63105-1707
Mailing Address
8000 Forsyth Blvd Suite 1200, Clayton, MO 63105-1707
Phone number
(314) 746-8593
Established
Missouri since 10/04/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
37

FINRA licenses (46 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A-APPENDIX 1-WRAP BROCHURE (6/22/2023)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
COMMERCE BANKSOLE STOCKHOLDER
CHMELKA, JOHN EMILPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2052962
HARMON, THOMAS DARINPRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER7787415
MOWER, MATHEW ROBERTSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT3176197
REECE, JOSEPH STEVENVICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2227282
ROWE, MARGARETCORPORATE SECRETARY7576973
SIMPSON, TIFFANY LYNNTREASURER/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER6685507
SWANSON, ERIK ANDREWEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4170204

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,570
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 650,363,405

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5

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Company Information


COMMERCE BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17140Kansas City, MO 64106

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