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Gary T. Wolff

VALMARK ADVISERS
Manchester, CT 06040
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CRD#: 1042274
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Professional summary


Gary T. Wolff, who also goes by Gary Thomas Wolff, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Manchester, Connecticut and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Camas, Washington.

Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Gary has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 62, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Gary Thomas Wolff

Other business activities


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)REAL ESTATE PARTNERSHIPS FAMILY. KKB, EXIT 97-ADDRESS FOR ALL 93 ORCHARD HILL DRIVE, WETHERSFIELD, CT 06109. ONE HOUR A MONTH FOR ALL; SINCE 1988. /// 2)I SELL GROUP INSURANCE, MOSTLY SPLIT, I SELL, THEY SERVICE; A FEW HOURS A MONTH; SINCE 1977./// 3)I SELL LIFE INSURANCE, GROUP INSURANCE, LTD INSURANCE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE./// 4)SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, FOR WHICH I AM PAID./// 5) CT SECTION PGA GOLF FOUNDATION, CARRIAGE HOUSE, 931 MAIN STREET; SO. GLASTONBURY, CT 06073; CHARITY PROMOTING GOLF; BOARD MEMBER; ATTEND 10 MEETINGS PER YEAR; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; STARTED 04/01/2014; NO FINANCIAL INTEREST; 1-5 HOURS PER MONTH; NOT CLIENT RELATED; NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST; UNCOMPENSATED POSITION./// 6) Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, University of Connecticut, 2100 Hillside Road, Storrs, CT 06269; College sponsored organization giving grants to individuals for new concepts and technologies; Operating Board Member; evaluate grant applications, attend board meetings; started 09/2015; no compensation/// 7)Ellington ridge purchasing corporation; Ellington, CT; board member; meet 2 to 4 times a year to approve lease and other various things; own 1 of 320 shares; no compensation./// 8) Wolff Insurance Inc.; 201 East Center Street, Suite 200, Manchester, CT. 06040; President, own operate and sell; YES Investment Related; Start Date 1977; i own 50%; Approximately 40+ hrs. per month; i am compensated from income i generate for the business./// 9) fixed insurance/ fixed annuity sales; various carriers; 05/2024; not investment related; 1-5 hours; commissions./// 10) Thomas and Bette Wolff family Charitable foundation; start 07/1986; board of directors for a charity; Manchester, CT; attend annual meetings; not investment related; 1-5 hours/ month; no compensation.// 11) Lakewood National Country Club; Lakewood Ranch, FL; start 03/2025; lifestyle golf country club; member of finance committee; attend meetings and discuss finance and budget; not investment related; 1-5 hours/ month; no compensation./

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 28, 2007 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 201 East Center Street Suite 200, Manchester, CT 06040
RIA
CRD#: 108050
Manchester, CT
Current

March 6, 2007 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #3: 201 East Center Street Suite 200, Manchester, CT 06040
BD
CRD#: 31243
Camas, WA
Past

September 9, 1999 - March 9, 2007

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
VERNON, CT
Past

May 9, 1991 - March 9, 2007

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
VERNON, CT
Past

May 15, 1987 - March 1, 1991

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
Past

May 18, 1982 - May 20, 1987

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960

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".
VA
VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.
VALMARK ADVISERS INC | VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 108050 / SEC#: 801-55564

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/1998 Approved)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/2017 Terminated)

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(1/13/2020)
RR
Connecticut
(3/6/2007)
IAR
Connecticut
(3/28/2007)
RR
Florida
(3/6/2007)
IAR
Florida
(3/11/2019)
RR
Georgia
(2/20/2013)
RR
Illinois
(1/22/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(3/4/2010)
RR
Maine
(4/26/2023)
RR
Maryland
(1/15/2016)
RR
Massachusetts
(3/6/2007)
IAR
Massachusetts
(8/6/2019)
RR
Minnesota
(1/22/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/3/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(3/6/2007)
RR
New York
(3/6/2007)
RR
North Carolina
(3/6/2007)
RR
Ohio
(3/10/2020)
IAR
Ohio
(3/10/2020)
RR
Oregon
(11/3/2021)
IAR
Oregon
(12/6/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/15/2011)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/22/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(9/11/2025)
RR
Texas
(1/22/2024)
RR
Vermont
(3/6/2007)
IAR
Vermont
(3/1/2019)
RR
Virginia
(8/8/2018)
RR
Washington
(8/13/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/21/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 7/10/2000
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VA
VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.
VALMARK ADVISERS INC | VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 108050 / SEC#: 801-55564

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/1998 Approved)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/2017 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
130 Springside Drive Suite 300, Akron, OH 44333
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 765-5201
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
275

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VALMARK ADVISERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1-WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (6/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts19,096
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,379,181,235

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Company Information


VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 108050Manchester, CT 06040

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