Richard E. Connolly

VALMARK ADVISERS

COLUMBUS, OH 43220

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CRD#: 1043407

Professional summary

Richard Earl Connolly is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Columbus, Ohio and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Columbus, Ohio.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Richard has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1) I RECEIVE COMMISSIONS FOR THE SALE OF INSURANCE./// 2) Richard E. Connolly & Associates, Inc.; 4535 Helston Court; Columbus, OH 43220; Life Insurance Agency; President; Not Investment Related; Sole Owner; Approximately 6-10 hrs. per month; Salary and profits.///

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 28, 2000 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 5025 Arlington Center Blvd. Suite 250, Columbus, OH 43220

RIA

CRD#: 108050

COLUMBUS, OH

Current

November 25, 1997 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 5025 Arlington Center Blvd. Suite 250, Columbus, OH 43220

CRD#: 31243

Columbus, OH

Past

September 30, 1988 - December 8, 1997

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 15296

ST. PAUL, MN

Past

May 29, 1987 - September 30, 1988

DATAPLAN SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 16813

Past

February 21, 1984 - June 12, 1987

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

CRD#: 6403

Past

August 9, 1982 - February 15, 1984

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 10332

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".

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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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.

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

Arizona
(3/22/2016)

California
(6/22/2004)

Colorado
(6/24/2024)

Delaware
(2/1/2017)

Florida
(1/2/2008)

Georgia
(1/3/2025)

Illinois
(10/16/2008)

Indiana
(11/18/2022)

Iowa
(2/5/2025)

Louisiana
(5/10/2019)

Maryland
(11/2/2020)

Massachusetts
(5/11/2016)

Michigan
(1/3/2025)

Minnesota
(8/20/2008)

New York
(11/18/2013)

North Carolina
(10/14/2024)

Ohio
(11/25/1997)

IAR

Ohio
(2/28/2000)

Oregon
(4/27/2021)

South Dakota
(10/27/2023)

Tennessee
(10/29/2019)

Virginia
(2/7/2017)

Wyoming
(1/30/2007)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 12/7/1999

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/17/1982

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

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)

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC SEC FORM 2A FIRM BROCHURE (6/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	19,096
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 8,379,181,235

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Richard E. Connolly

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Richard Earl Connolly's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

DATAPLAN SECURITIES, INC.

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 12/7/1999

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/17/1982

FINRA

Current Firm

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

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