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Kenneth R. Samuelson
VALMARK ADVISERS
Charlotte, NC 28202
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CRD#: 1141907
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Professional summary
Kenneth Robert Samuelson JR, who also goes by (jr) Kenneth Robert Samuelson, Ken Samuelson Jr, Kenneth Robert Samuelson, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Charlotte, North Carolina and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Kenneth has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
(jr) Kenneth Robert Samuelson | Ken Samuelson Jr | Kenneth Robert Samuelson
Other business activities
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1.) The Morehead Group, Inc.; Charlotte, NC ; Owner, Director, President, Treasurer, Producer; Insurance Sales and General Account Insurance Consulting; start 07/1086 ; investment related; 100% Shareholder; compensation is paid directly through various insurance carriers and Broker Dealer./// 2.) The Morehead General Agency, Inc. ; Charlotte, NC ; 100% shareholder ; start 06/ 2016; investment related; Commissions Paid through Insurance Carriers./// 3.) Raymond James; Signature Wealth Strategies; Charlotte, NC; start 05/2017; Financial planning and investment management; Solicit new accounts and new business; investment related./// 4.) 12507 Autumn Blaze Drive Charlotte, NC; Passive rental property; not investment related; 1-5 hours/month; Monthly rent net of expenses./// 5.) Valmark Advisory Board; 130 Springside Dr, Akron, OH 44333; Board Member, Advisory; YES Investment Related; Start Date 01/01/2023; My firm, Morehead Insurance Services is affiliated with Valmark Financial Group; Approximately 1-5 hrs. per month; Compensated by Cash./// 6.) Charlotte Estate Planning Council; start 07/2024; Board Chairman; Charlotte, NC; run monthly meetings; not investment related; 1-5 hours/ month; no compensation.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 28, 2022 - Present
VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.
Office #1: 521 East Morehead St., Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28202RIA
CRD#: 108050
Charlotte, NC
Current
March 25, 2022 - Present
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 521 E. Morehead Street, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28202BD
CRD#: 31243
Charlotte, NC
Past
March 23, 2017 - March 25, 2022
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 283330
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
December 31, 2001 - February 22, 2017
IFG RUSSELL ADVISORS INC
RIA
CRD#: 108677
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
September 12, 1997 - March 25, 2022
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
March 9, 1994 - September 12, 1997
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
August 27, 1991 - March 11, 1994
JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past
July 12, 1983 - September 12, 1989
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Alabama(3/25/2022)
RR
Colorado(3/25/2022)
RR
Delaware(3/25/2022)
RR
Florida(3/25/2022)
RR
Maine(3/25/2022)
RR
New Jersey(10/7/2025)
RR
New York(3/25/2022)
RR
North Carolina(3/25/2022)
IAR
North Carolina(3/28/2022)
RR
Ohio(3/25/2022)
IAR
Pennsylvania(8/21/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/24/2024)
RR
South Carolina(3/25/2022)
RR
South Dakota(3/25/2022)
RR
Tennessee(3/25/2022)
RR
Texas(1/9/2023)
RR
Virginia(10/10/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 19,096 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 8,379,181,235 |
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