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John D. Williams

VALMARK ADVISERS
Newton, MA 02462
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CRD#: 1066310
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Professional summary


John David Williams, who also goes by John David Brosnamwilliams, John D Brosnanwilliams, John David Brosnanwilliams, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Newton, Massachusetts and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Newton, Massachusetts.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. John has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 82TO, SIE, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John David Brosnamwilliams | John D Brosnanwilliams | John David Brosnanwilliams

Other business activities


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Capital Formation Group, Inc. (CFG) 1985 - Present; owner; GFG markets financial services to members of the public.

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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

November 13, 2019 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 2227 Washington Street, Suite 303, Newton, MA 02462
RIA
CRD#: 108050
Newton, MA
Current

July 15, 2009 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 2227 Washington Street, Suite 303, Newton, MA 02462
BD
CRD#: 31243
Newton, MA
Past

November 20, 2009 - March 30, 2020

CAPITAL FORMATION GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110958
WELLESLEY, MA
Past

January 2, 2008 - July 28, 2009

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43285
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

July 15, 2005 - December 31, 2007

WINSLOW, EVANS & CROCKER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29686
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 31, 2000 - December 31, 2004

WINSLOW, EVANS & CROCKER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29686
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 13, 1993 - June 6, 2000

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 22, 1993 - March 20, 1996

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past

October 8, 1982 - October 19, 1992

HOME LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4184
Past

October 8, 1982 - February 26, 1993

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT

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
(3/31/2020)
IAR
Colorado
(5/19/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(7/15/2009)
RR
Florida
(6/3/2016)
RR
Illinois
(7/15/2009)
RR
Maine
(10/8/2013)
RR
Maryland
(5/25/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/15/2009)
IAR
Massachusetts
(11/21/2019)
RR
New Hampshire
(12/3/2021)
IAR
New Hampshire
(12/1/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(7/15/2009)
IAR
New Jersey
(11/13/2019)
RR
New York
(7/15/2009)
IAR
New York
(4/6/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(12/19/2014)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/6/2012)
IAR
Rhode Island
(8/18/2022)
RR
South Dakota
(7/16/2009)
IAR
South Dakota
(11/27/2019)
RR
Wyoming
(6/3/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/1/1982
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82TO
Date: 4/11/2022
Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 108050Newton, MA 02462

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