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Gregory P. Brakovich

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CRD#: 729700
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Professional summary


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Gregory Peter Brakovich was a registered financial professional .

Gregory is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1981. Gregory had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

November 16, 2021 - December 31, 2024

INVESTMENT PLANNERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18557
DECATUR, IL
Past

February 5, 2015 - December 31, 2019

CR CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 171776
Newport Beach, CA
Past

March 16, 2011 - February 18, 2015

STIRA CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 141277
IRVINE, CA
Past

August 18, 2010 - November 18, 2010

TNP SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 149178
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

October 22, 2004 - June 19, 2009

KBS CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 132299
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

May 30, 2000 - July 3, 2002

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6695
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

June 4, 1996 - April 18, 2000

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25900
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 6, 1995 - May 2, 1996

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

May 13, 1992 - July 16, 1993

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

May 10, 1991 - May 4, 1992

MONARCH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2809
Past

March 4, 1991 - June 4, 1991

MONARCH FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8520
Past

October 30, 1989 - September 21, 1991

ABI SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24397
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 4, 1986 - October 27, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

December 18, 1984 - November 20, 1989

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

April 30, 1981 - October 17, 1983

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/24/2005
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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INVESTMENT PLANNERS, INC.
INVESTMENT PLANNERS, INC. | PAL-STAR MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

CRD#: 18557 / SEC#: , 8-35642

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
226 W. Eldorado Street, Decatur, IL 62522
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 170, Decatur, IL 62525-0170
Phone number
(217) 425-6340
Established
Illinois since 02/01/1986
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KOSHINSKI, DAVID PAULCEO / FINOP1765543
CLOSSER, ALLEN BAYARDPRESIDENT1101000
FUERSTENBERG, LORI LEACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4023335
HANCOCK, MICHELLE SUZANNEROP4934512

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1
Arbitration1

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Company Information


INVESTMENT PLANNERS, INC.

CRD#: 18557

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