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Stephen M. Kaufman

VALMARK SECURITIES
Houston, TX
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CRD#: 1022273
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Professional summary


Stephen Marion Kaufman, who also goes by Steve Kaufman, is a registered financial professional currently at VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Houston, Texas.

Stephen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Stephen has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Steve Kaufman

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 12, 2020 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
Houston, TX
Past

May 26, 2011 - January 31, 2020

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108050
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 19, 2010 - January 31, 2020

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
HOUSTON, TX
Past

September 17, 2002 - March 25, 2011

CLARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

December 7, 2000 - September 19, 2002

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 43285
HOUSTON, TX
Past

December 5, 2000 - September 19, 2002

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43285
PORTLAND, OR
Past

September 30, 1987 - December 7, 2000

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 5, 1985 - April 5, 1988

KAVANAUGH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10606
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 1, 1982 - June 26, 1985

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Texas
(5/12/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/16/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243 / SEC#: , 8-45463

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
130 Springside Drive Suite 300, Akron, OH 44333-2431
Mailing Address
130 Springside Drive Suite 300, Akron, OH 44333-2431
Phone number
(800) 765-5201
Established
Ohio since 12/08/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VALMARK INVESTMENTS, LLCSHAREHOLDER
CALLAHAN, CALEB JONATHANEVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER5011454
KOZENKO, ELIZABETH ERINFINOP6218110
RYBKA, LAWRENCE JOSEPHPRESIDENT, CEO1661511
WILBURN, DOUGLAS FREDERICKCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/GENERAL COUNSEL1407686

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Company Information


VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243Houston, TX

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