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Robert F. Christian
PLANMEMBER SECURITIES
Elkridge, MD 21075
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CRD#: 5304020
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Professional summary
Robert F. Christian, who also goes by Robert Francis Christian, is a registered financial advisor currently at PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION located in Elkridge, Maryland.
Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Robert has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Robert Francis Christian
Other business activities
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1) Paladin Advisor Group-8178 Lark Brown Road Suite 201, Elkridge, MD 21075; Investment related; Investment & financial planning services; Associate Sales Representative & Sales Support; Start date 6/2022; 120 hrs/mnth & during trading.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 10, 2022 - Present
PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION
Office #1: 8178 Lark Brown Rd. Ste. 201, Elkridge, MD 21075RIA
BD
CRD#: 11869
Elkridge, MD
Current
July 28, 2022 - Present
PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION
Office #1: 8178 Lark Brown Rd. Ste. 201, Elkridge, MD 21075RIA
BD
CRD#: 11869
Elkridge, MD
Past
April 8, 2008 - September 3, 2010
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past
April 26, 2007 - April 9, 2008
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Maryland(8/10/2022)
IAR
Maryland(8/10/2022)
RR
Virginia(5/14/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/28/2022
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral 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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