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Stephen R. Vachon
PLANMEMBER SECURITIES
East Providence, RI 02914
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CRD#: 4377535
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Professional summary
Stephen R Vachon is a registered financial advisor currently at PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION located in East Providence, Rhode Island.
Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Stephen has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
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Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1)Vachon Financial Group, LLC dba Wealthplan Advisor Group-172 Taunton Ave., Unit 3, East Providence, RI 02914; Investment related; Securities & insurance sales & svcs; Sr. Wealth Manager, President & CEO; Start date 05/2015; 200 hrs/mnth; 160 hrs/mnth during trading. 2) Olympia Gymnastics Center, LLC-70 Industrial Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864; Noninvestment related; Gymnastics instruction; Owner (50%); Start date 9/2018; 10 hrs/mnth; 0 hrs/mnth during trading.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 7, 2025 - Present
PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION
Office #1: 172 Taunton Ave., Unit 3, East Providence, RI 02914RIA
BD
CRD#: 11869
East Providence, RI
Current
August 1, 2025 - Present
PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION
Office #1: 172 Taunton Ave., Unit 3, East Providence, RI 02914RIA
BD
CRD#: 11869
East Providence, RI
Past
June 29, 2023 - August 8, 2025
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
East Providence, RI
Past
June 9, 2021 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
East Providence, RI
Past
June 9, 2021 - August 8, 2025
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
East Providence, RI
Past
November 30, 2015 - June 9, 2021
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 2882
East Providence, RI
Past
November 6, 2015 - June 9, 2021
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2882
East Providence, RI
Past
October 13, 2006 - November 30, 2015
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 30613
BRISTOL, RI
Past
March 6, 2003 - November 30, 2015
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30613
BRISTOL, RI
Past
June 8, 2001 - March 7, 2003
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
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
Connecticut(8/1/2025)
RR
Florida(8/1/2025)
RR
Indiana(8/1/2025)
RR
Maine(8/1/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(8/1/2025)
IAR
Massachusetts(8/7/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(8/1/2025)
RR
North Carolina(8/1/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(8/1/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(8/1/2025)
RR
South Carolina(8/1/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| PLANMEMBER FINANCIAL CORPORATION | OWNER | |
| BOWMAN, BYRON FRANCIS | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & SECRETARY | 2673117 |
| HALEY, SEAN PATRICK | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2837579 |
| HANSON, STEVEN R | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINOPS | 4854600 |
| JANEWAY, TERRALL JOSEPH | EVP/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 2947154 |
| ZIEHL, JON MICHAEL | PRESIDENT | 707642 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 68,978 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 9,035,509,268 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 5 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2022 | ||
| 12/21/2022 |
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Company Information
PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION
CRD#: 11869East Providence, RI 02914TRUST BUT VERIFY
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