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Robert Malek

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES
Chicago, IL
·CRD# 868721·47 years experience

Professional Summary

Robert Malek, who also goes by Robert Joseph Malek, is a registered financial advisor currently at PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION located in Chicago, Illinois. Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Robert has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 62, Series 6, Series 22 and Series 1 exams.

At a Glance

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Robert Joseph Malek

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Years of Experience

47 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATIONCurrent·CRD# 11869
RIA
BD
5901 N. Cicero Ave, Suite 507, Chicago, IL 60646
July 29, 2024 - Present
PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATIONCurrent·CRD# 11869
RIA
BD
5901 N. Cicero Ave, Suite 507, Chicago, IL 60646
July 29, 2024 - Present

Past

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.Past·CRD# 134139
RIA
Crown Point, IN
September 23, 2013 - August 1, 2024
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.Past·CRD# 39543
BD
Crown Point, IN
May 18, 2012 - August 1, 2024
LAWING FINANCIAL INCPast·CRD# 117178
RIA
Princeton, IL
July 2, 2012 - September 23, 2013
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.Past·CRD# 2882
RIA
Princeton, IL
January 4, 2006 - May 22, 2012
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.Past·CRD# 2882
BD
Princeton, IL
February 13, 2004 - May 22, 2012
WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.Past·CRD# 10078
BD
Boston, MA
October 28, 2002 - January 30, 2004
DREHER & ASSOCIATES, INC.Past·CRD# 8665
BD
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
July 2, 1986 - October 28, 2002
ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 5774
BD
August 15, 1985 - July 11, 1986
ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 5774
BD
November 22, 1983 - April 8, 1985
ELWYN, WILLBERT & HAIG INC.Past·CRD# 8500
BD
May 27, 1983 - November 7, 1984

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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)

Contact Information

Main Address

6267 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013

Mailing Address

6267 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

429

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PLANMEMBER ELITE STRATEGIST WRAP FEE PROGRAM PROGRAM JUNE 2026 (9/17/2026)

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 Accounts

69,645

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$10,120,552,229

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

5

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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)Malek Wealth Advisors-5901 N. Cicero Ave, Suite 507, Chicago IL 60646; Investment related; DBA for securities & insurance sales & svcs; Financial Advisor; Start date 4/2007; 160 hrs/mnth; 140 hrs/mnth during trading. 2) Robert Malek Insurance-5901 N. Cicero Ave, Suite 507, Chicago IL 60646; Investment related; Insurance & fixed annuity sales & svcs; Insurance Broker; Start date 2/1979; 4 hrs/mnth; 0 hrs/mnth during trading. 3) Priority Retirement Solutions, Inc.-5901 N. Cicero Ave, Suite 507, Chicago IL 60646; Noninvestment related; Banking & tax entity, Recordkeeping, payroll & benefits for financial advisor (Robert Malek); President; Start date 4/2007; 4 hrs/mnth; 0 hrs/mnth during trading. 4)Prosperity Wealth Advisors; 5901 N Cicero Ave, Suite 507, Chicago IL 60646; Start Date 05/28/2025; Financial Advisor; Insurance and securities sales and service; 20 hrs/mo; 20 hrs/mo during trading; IR

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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".
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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(7/29/2024)
RR
California
(7/29/2024)
RR
Florida
(7/30/2024)
RR
Georgia
(7/29/2024)
RR
Illinois
(7/29/2024)
RR
Indiana
(7/29/2024)
IAR
Indiana
(7/29/2024)
RR
Iowa
(7/29/2024)
RR
Washington
(7/29/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(7/29/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

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

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Mar 2005About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed May 1983About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 62 — Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2013

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1984About the Series 6 exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed May 1983About the Series 22 exam

Series 1 — Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1979
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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