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Brook A. Nichols
PLANMEMBER SECURITIES
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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CRD#: 4417487
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Professional summary
Brook Alison Nichols, ChFC®, who also goes by Brook Alison Hensley, Brook Alixon Nichols, Brook Alison Ostrom, is a registered financial advisor currently at PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Brook is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Brook has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Brook Alison Hensley | Brook Alixon Nichols | Brook Alison Ostrom
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
January 26, 2010 - Present
PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION
Office #1: 5035 Plainfield Ave. Ne, Suite A, Grand Rapids, MI 49525Office #2: 3121 Macatawa Dr. Sw, Grandville, MI 49418RIA
BD
CRD#: 11869
Grand Rapids, MI
Current
November 3, 2008 - Present
PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION
Office #1: 5035 Plainfield Ave. Ne, Suite A, Grand Rapids, MI 49525Office #2: 3121 Macatawa Dr. Sw, Grandville, MI 49418RIA
BD
CRD#: 11869
Grand Rapids, MI
Past
July 27, 2001 - December 17, 2001
AMERICAN UNITED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 1075
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past
July 27, 2001 - October 27, 2008
ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4173
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
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
Arizona(10/16/2025)
RR
Colorado(10/18/2016)
RR
Florida(1/7/2013)
RR
Georgia(1/6/2014)
RR
Illinois(4/8/2026)
RR
Indiana(11/3/2008)
RR
Maine(8/14/2023)
RR
Maryland(8/13/2020)
RR
Michigan(11/3/2008)
IAR
Michigan(1/26/2010)
RR
Missouri(11/9/2023)
RR
North Carolina(7/23/2025)
RR
South Carolina(11/3/2008)
RR
Texas(2/28/2019)
IAR
Texas(10/7/2025)
RR
Virginia(10/16/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(11/9/2023)
Exams
State Security Law 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 |
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Company Information
PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION
CRD#: 11869Grand Rapids, MI 49525TRUST BUT VERIFY
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