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James B. Brennan

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES
Richardson, TX 75082
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CRD#: 4615301
JB

Professional summary

James Bruce Brennan, who also goes by James Thomas Brennan, Bruce Brennan, J. Bruce Brennan, is a registered financial advisor currently at PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION located in Richardson, Texas.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

James Thomas Brennan | Bruce Brennan | J. Bruce Brennan

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 23, 2014 - Present

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

Office #1: 3513 Spectrum Blvd, Suite 200, Richardson, TX 75082Office #2: 9500 Ray White Road, #200, Keller, TX 76244
RIA
BD
CRD#: 11869
Richardson, TX
Current

January 23, 2014 - Present

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

Office #1: 3513 Spectrum Blvd, Suite 200, Richardson, TX 75082Office #2: 9500 Ray White Road, #200, Keller, TX 76244
RIA
BD
CRD#: 11869
Richardson, TX
Past

March 22, 2010 - January 14, 2014

GWN SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 128929
RICHARDSON, TX
Past

March 22, 2010 - January 14, 2014

GWN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 128929
RICHARDSON, TX
Past

May 30, 2007 - March 22, 2010

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 36451
RICHARDSON, TX
Past

May 23, 2007 - March 22, 2010

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36451
RICHARDSON, TX
Past

March 15, 2006 - May 14, 2007

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 34815
ROANOKE, TX
Past

March 15, 2006 - May 14, 2007

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
ROANOKE, TX
Past

January 1, 2004 - March 22, 2006

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 11869
ROANOKE, TX
Past

April 2, 2003 - March 22, 2006

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11869
CARPINTERIA, CA

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
Colorado
(11/19/2021)
RR
Indiana
(1/27/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(11/7/2024)
RR
Oregon
(4/28/2022)
RR
Texas
(1/23/2014)
IAR
Texas
(1/23/2014)
RR
Utah
(7/8/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/23/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/3/2003
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 4/1/2003
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
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)
PLANMEMBER SCARBOROUGH BROCHURE MARCH 2023 (3/31/2025)
PLANMEMBER OPTIFUND BROCHURE 2023 MARCH (3/31/2025)
PLANMEMBER NON-PLATFORM IRA BROCHURE MARCH 2023 (3/31/2025)
PLANMEMBER SCHWAB IAR PROGRAM FEBRUARY 2025 (3/31/2025)
PLANMEMBER RETIREMENT INVESTMENT BROCHURE MARCH 2023 (3/31/2025)
PLANMEMBER Q8P IAR PROGRAM 2023 MARCH (3/31/2025)
PLANMEMBER WRAP FEE PROGRAM INVESTMENT SAVINGS PLUS (3/31/2025)
PLANMEMBER PREFERENCE AND IAR BROCHURE MARCH 2023 (3/31/2025)
PLANMEMBER WORKPLACE ADVISORY PROGRAM 2023 MARCH (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

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Company Information

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 11869Richardson, TX 75082

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