Clients
Planmember Securities serves 69,645 clients, 68,543 of them other individuals. The average client has about $145,000 with the firm, and high-net-worth clients hold 15% of its $10.1 billion in assets.
- Individuals68,543 clients76%
- High-net-worth individuals898 clients15%
- Pension and profit-sharing plans126 clients9%
- OtherCharitable organizations, Corporations and other businesses0%
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| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | Share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 68,543 | $7,707,569,105 | 76.2% | $112K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 898 | $1,483,845,322 | 14.7% | $1.65M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 126 | $899,953,584 | 8.9% | $7.14M |
| Charitable organizations | 22 | $7,658,996 | 0.1% | $348K |
| Corporations and other businesses | 56 | $21,525,222 | 0.2% | $384K |
| Total | 69,645 | $10,120,552,229 | 100% | $145K |
- Clients
- 68,543
- Regulatory AUM
- $7,707,569,105
- Share
- 76.2%
- Avg. per client
- $112K
- Clients
- 898
- Regulatory AUM
- $1,483,845,322
- Share
- 14.7%
- Avg. per client
- $1.65M
- Clients
- 126
- Regulatory AUM
- $899,953,584
- Share
- 8.9%
- Avg. per client
- $7.14M
- Clients
- 22
- Regulatory AUM
- $7,658,996
- Share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $348K
- Clients
- 56
- Regulatory AUM
- $21,525,222
- Share
- 0.2%
- Avg. per client
- $384K
Total
- Clients
- 69,645
- Regulatory AUM
- $10,120,552,229
- Share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $145K
What it does
Planmember Securities provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, educational seminars and other activities. It is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly charges, fixed fees and commissions.
Planmember Securities provided financial planning to 101–250 clients last fiscal year and advises no private funds.
100.0% of assets ($10.12B across 69,645 accounts) are managed with discretion. $6.85B sits in a wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages. 0% of clients are outside the U.S., and 125 clients received advice without assets under management last fiscal year.
What the accounts hold
The filed percentages total 102%. The values below are shown as filed.
- Exchange-traded equity securities
- 1%
- U.S. state and local bonds
- 1%
- Investment grade corporate bonds
- 1%
- Securities issued by registered investment companies or business development companies
- 99%
Custodians
Planmember Securities has custody of $7.55B for 68,721 clients.
- All other custodians$10.12B100%
Ownership and leadership
Planmember Financial Corporation owns 75% or more of Planmember Securities.
- Owns 75% or more of Planmember Securities Corporation
Planmember Financial Corporation
since December 1991
- Owns 75% or more of Planmember Financial Corporation
Jon Michael Ziehl
Control person · since September 1984
- Owns 25% to 50% of Planmember Financial Corporation
Equitable Distribution Holding Corporation
Control person · since February 2013
- Owns 75% or more of Equitable Distribution Holding Corporation
Equitable Financial Services, LLC
Control person · since June 2002
- Owns 75% or more of Equitable Financial Services, LLC
Equitable Holdings Inc.
Control person · since October 2018
Leadership
- Jon Michael ZiehlPresident
- Steven R HansonChief Financial Officer / Finops
- Terrall Joseph JanewayEVP/Chief Operating Officer
- Sean Patrick HaleyChief Compliance Officer
- Byron Francis BowmanChief Legal Officer & Secretary
Staff
- 429 employees
- 425 in advisory functions
- 425 state-registered reps
- 425 broker-dealer reps
- 425 insurance agents
- 291 soliciting firms
Fees
Planmember Securities is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, fixed fees (other than subscription fees) and commissions.
Planmember Securities’ fee rates are not included in this profile. Find its brochure on the SEC’s site.
Offices and registrations
Besides its headquarters, Planmember Securities has 350 offices, with 26 listed addresses across 14 states.
California · 6 listed addresses
- 6267 Carpinteria Avenue, CarpinteriaHQ
- 901 Campisi Way, Campbell
- 10085 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego
- 8456 Manuel RD, Riverside
- 4520 Wilshire BLVD, Los Angeles
- 1600 State Street, Santa Barbara
Texas · 3 listed addresses
- 4444 Corona DR., Corpus Christi
- 550 Post Oak BLVD, Houston
- 3513 Spectrum BLVD, Richardson
Washington · 3 listed addresses
- 23605 MT. Hwy East, Spanaway
- 315 39th Avenue SW, Puyallup
- 667 Grant Road, East Wenatchee
Florida · 2 listed addresses
- 1052 Willa Springs DR, Winter Springs
- 2771 Executive Park DR, Weston
Nevada · 2 listed addresses
- 1890 Donald ST., Suite C, Reno
- 375 Stephanie ST., Henderson
New York · 2 listed addresses
- One Bridge Street, Irvington
- 2410 North Ocean Ave., Farmingville
Alabama · 1 listed address
- 1976 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham
Alaska · 1 listed address
- 2665 E Tudor RD., Anchorage
Hawaii · 1 listed address
- 95-119 Kamehameha Hwy, Mililani
Illinois · 1 listed address
- 400 E. Diehl Road, Naperville
Maryland · 1 listed address
- 8178 Lark Brown RD, Elkridge
Michigan · 1 listed address
- 3121 Macatawa DR. SW, Grandville
Utah · 1 listed address
- 610 N. Kays Drive, Kaysville
Virginia · 1 listed address
- 420 W Jubal Early DR, Winchester
Registration details
- Legal name
- Planmember Securities Corporation
- Headquarters
- 6267 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013
- Phone
- 805-684-1199
- Website
- www.planmember.com
- SEC file
- 801-39177
- Structure
- California corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
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Common questions
How many clients does Planmember Securities have?
Planmember Securities has 69,645 clients and manages $10.1 billion for them, as of September 2026. They include 68,543 other individuals, 898 high-net-worth individuals and 126 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 17 September 2026
What services does Planmember Securities offer?
Planmember Securities provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, educational seminars and other activities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How many financial advisors does Planmember Securities have?
Planmember Securities has 425 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 429 employees, and 425 perform investment advisory functions. 425 are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 425 are licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Planmember Securities invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Planmember Securities’ separately managed accounts held 99% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 1% exchange-traded equities, 1% state and local bonds and 1% investment grade corporate bonds. It advises no private funds of its own.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Planmember Securities?
Planmember Securities is owned through a chain of holding companies by Jon Michael Ziehl and Equitable Holdings Inc. Its direct owner is Planmember Financial Corporation (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 17 September 2026
How does Planmember Securities get paid?
Planmember Securities is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, fixed fees and commissions. Its Form ADV lists no performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
