Thomas Alexander Ely
Investment Adviser Representative at Planmember Securities Corporation
Professional summary
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Thomas Alexander Ely is an investment adviser representative with Planmember Securities Corporation in Wytheville, VA, where they have been registered since 2024. They have worked in the securities industry since 1983 and have been registered with 5 firms, including GWN Securities Inc. and Interactive Financial Advisors. They have passed 6 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 Virginia.
Office
Advisors at this office: 2
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Virginia
- Broker:
15 states and territories
California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
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.
- Ely Financial NetworkApr 2014 – no end date reportedWytheville, VA
- Virginia Retirement Specialists, Inc. (VRSI)Apr 1988 – no end date reportedWytheville, VA
- GWN Securities Inc.Jul 2010 – Nov 2024Palm Beach Gardens, FL
- PlanMember Securities CorporationNov 2024 – no end date reportedCarpinteria, CA
- Educators Tax ServiceNov 2007 – no end date reportedWytheville, VA
- Ely PropertiesJan 1997 – no end date reportedWytheville, VA
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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