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Brendan J. Schafer

LIFEMARK SECURITIES
Valparaiso, IN 46383
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CRD#: 7793821
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Professional summary


Brendan Jay Schafer II is a registered financial advisor currently at LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP. located in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Brendan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Brendan has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1) Certified Public Accountant / Not Investment Related / 2005 Valparaiso Street, Suite 211, Valparaiso, IN 46383 / Owner / Start 08/2023 / 5 hours/month / 5 hours/month during securities trading hours / Presently conducting professional continuing education. Will be building practice of completing tax returns and providing bookkeeping for small businesses. 2) Independent Insurance Agent / Investment Related / 205 Valparaiso Street, Suite 211, Valparaiso, IN 46383 / Sales and service of life insurance and fixed annuity products. / Start 10/2023 / 20 hours/month / 20 hours/month during trading hours.

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

November 15, 2023 - Present

LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.

Office #1: 2005 Valparaiso Street Suite 211, Valparaiso, IN 46383
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16204
Valparaiso, IN
Current

August 28, 2023 - Present

LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.

Office #1: 2005 Valparaiso Street Suite 211, Valparaiso, IN 46383
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16204
Valparaiso, IN

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".
LS
LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.
LIFEMARK SECURITIES | PROCORP SECURITIES INCORPORATED | LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 16204 / SEC#: 801-68438, 8-33478

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/17/2007 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge 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
Illinois
(11/15/2023)
RR
Indiana
(11/15/2023)
IAR
Indiana
(11/15/2023)
RR
Washington
(12/17/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/13/2023
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/28/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


LS
LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.
LIFEMARK SECURITIES | PROCORP SECURITIES INCORPORATED | LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 16204 / SEC#: 801-68438, 8-33478

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/17/2007 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
400 West Metro Park, Rochester, NY 14623
Mailing Address
400 West Metro Park, Rochester, NY 14623
Phone number
(585) 424-5672
Established
New York since 04/04/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
88

SEC notice filing (46 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

FIRM BROCHURE 2A (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KALINOWSKI, ANDREW JOSEPHVP / BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY263409
MICCICHE, VINCENT JRTREASURER/ FINOP/PFO/POO702149
PRISCO, JAMES JOSEPHCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2653402
PRISCO, JAMES JOSEPHPRESIDENT / BOARD MEMBER2653402
GEORGIEV, ALEXANDRE JR.CCO OF THE RIA / DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS5307830

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,021
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 461,475,636

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2
Arbitration3

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Company Information


LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 16204Valparaiso, IN 46383

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