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Brenda J. Wilson

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CRD#: 734423
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Brenda J Wilson, who also goes by Brenda Joyce Williams, Brenda J Wilson, Brenda Joyce Wilson, was a registered financial professional .

Brenda is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1981. Brenda had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Brenda Joyce Williams | Brenda J Wilson | Brenda Joyce Wilson

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 (Client Relationship Summary)

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

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Past

July 26, 2021 - March 17, 2022

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 11869
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

July 26, 2021 - March 17, 2022

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11869
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

November 3, 2014 - July 29, 2021

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
VENTURA, CA
Past

October 29, 2014 - July 29, 2021

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
VENTURA, CA
Past

March 3, 2010 - October 30, 2014

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
LAKE FOREST, CA
Past

March 2, 2010 - October 30, 2014

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
LAKE FOREST, CA
Past

August 13, 2008 - February 24, 2010

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

August 13, 2008 - February 24, 2010

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

January 22, 2003 - August 13, 2008

PENSION PLANNERS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14068
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

January 22, 2003 - August 13, 2008

PENSION PLANNERS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14068
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

July 31, 2001 - January 27, 2003

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 11869
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

July 10, 2001 - January 27, 2003

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11869
CARPINTERIA, CA
Past

January 10, 2000 - July 20, 2001

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

January 1, 1998 - January 6, 2000

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

November 19, 1993 - January 1, 1998

ARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16023
IRVINE, CA
Past

July 23, 1981 - September 12, 1988

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
Past

July 23, 1981 - September 12, 1988

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627

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

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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/30/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/22/1993
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: 11/18/1993
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

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#: 11869

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