Karen Marie Waite
Investment Adviser Representative at Planmember Securities Corporation
Professional summary
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Karen Marie Waite is an investment adviser representative with Planmember Securities Corporation in Santa Barbara, CA, where they have been registered since 2015. They have worked in the securities industry since 1998 and have been registered with 4 firms, including Wedbush Securities Inc. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. They have passed 9 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 24 (general securities principal). They are registered to provide investment advice in California.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- California
- Broker:
1 state or territory
California
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Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- Planmember Securities CorporationJun 2015 – no end date reportedCarpinteria, CA
- Solvang City CouncilOct 2017 – Dec 2018Solvang, CA
- Santa Barbara County Association of GovernmentJan 2019 – Oct 2019Santa Barbara, CA
- Solvang City CouncilJan 2019 – Nov 2020Solvang, CA
- Syv River Valley Basin Eastern Management Area Ground WaterJan 2019 – Nov 2020Santa Ynez, CA
- Arbonne CorporationJun 2020 – Sep 2025Solvang, CA
Official records & sources
Data as of June 21, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Planmember Securities Corporation
These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.
Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Commissions
- Hourly
- Fixed fee
- Firm account minimum
- $100
Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.
Services the firm offers
Investment and retirement savings services for individuals, retirement plan management for employers and unions, business growth support and guidance for distribution partners, and employee education and engagement resources.
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$5B–$25B
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 438
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 26
- Main office:
- Carpinteria, CA
- SEC file number:
- 801-39177
Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.
Form ADV data as of September 17, 2026
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