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Megan E Branham

PIMCO INVESTMENTS
Chicago, IL
·CRD# 5294538·19 years experience

Professional Summary

Megan E Branham, who also goes by Megan Elizabeth Branham, Megan Branham, Megan Elizabeth Trapp, is a registered financial advisor currently at PIMCO INVESTMENTS LLC located in Chicago, Illinois. Megan is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Megan has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Megan Elizabeth Branham, Megan Branham, Megan Elizabeth Trapp

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Years of Experience

19 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PIMCO INVESTMENTS LLC·CRD# 154957
BD
444 W. Lake Street Suite 2333, Chicago, IL 60606
July 8, 2026 - Present
PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT·CRD# 109002
RIA
Denver, CO
March 14, 2024 - June 9, 2026
PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.·CRD# 43261
BD
Denver, CO
January 24, 2024 - June 9, 2026
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1137
RIA
Denver, CO
October 17, 2016 - February 13, 2024
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1137
BD
Denver, CO
August 4, 2016 - June 9, 2026
COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC·CRD# 108257
RIA
Englewood, CO
July 6, 2015 - May 17, 2016
COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 840
BD
Boston, MA
July 6, 2015 - May 17, 2016
LOCKTON INVESTMENT SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 137476
BD
Denver, CO
January 29, 2010 - July 1, 2015
LOCKTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 144133
RIA
Overland Park, KS
December 1, 2009 - July 1, 2015
STRATEGIES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT·CRD# 114035
RIA
Denver, CO
June 14, 2007 - November 11, 2009

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Current Firm

PI
PIMCO INVESTMENTS LLC

PIMCO INVESTMENTS LLC

CRD#: 154957 / SEC#: 8-68686
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

1633 Broadway 45th Floor, New York, NY 10019

Mailing Address

1633 Broadway 45th Floor, New York, NY 10019

Phone Number

(212) 776-1500

Established

Delaware since 07/07/2010

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Large

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PACIFIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLCSOLE MEMBER104559
BENTLEY, JAMES DANIELMANAGER, BOARD OF MANAGERS5138093
BURG, ANTHONY ALANTREASURER6005184
FERRARI, DAVID RICHARDPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER & FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL6004690
HALL, GREGORY WESTONPRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER & CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF MANAGERS3111343
MURPHY, JORDAN MITCHELLCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4221561
OGLESBY, SARAH JANESECRETARY7676855
PITTERS, CALEB JOSEPH ALEXANDER JRMANAGER, BOARD OF MANAGERS3198603
SUTHERLAND, ERIC MICHAELPRESIDENT & MANAGER, BOARD OF MANAGERS1724744
THOMAS, MARK GARETHHEAD OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT2923871
WHITTAKER, MEGAN HAYESAML COMPLIANCE OFFICER6442805
WHITTEN, CANDICE STACKMANAGER, BOARD OF MANAGERS4460452

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Other business activities

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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.

1) Rental Property - Owner, Condo ownership, all landlord duties handled by property management firm. Not investment related. 39 E Agate Ave #206 Las Vegas, NV 89123. 2) Access/supervised person of Principal Global Investors, LLC and will perform certain functions for Principal Global Investors, LLC and its affiliates. 1 hr per month, 0 hrs during trading. Effective May 2017.

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Colorado
(7/8/2026)
RR
New York
(7/8/2026)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2009About the Series 63 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jun 2007About the Series 65 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2015About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2010About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Mar 2025About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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