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Paul A. Harris

VALMARK ADVISERS
Fort Myers, FL 33919-1076
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CRD#: 1247961
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Professional summary


Paul Aubrey Harris, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Fort Myers, Florida and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Fort Myers, Florida.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Paul has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) Paul Harris Financials, Is Not Investment Related,"4560 Via Royale, Suite 4B, Fort Myers, FL, 33919-1076, United States", Book Selling/Writing,Author,2017-08-01,4 hours per month,0 hours per month during trading hours, No Compensation Compensation, "Promotion of books I've written, promote my business."/// 2) P&B Partnership, Is Investment Related,4560 Via Royale, Suite 4B, Fort Myers, FL, 33919,Office/Rental Building ,Partner,1999-01-01,2 hours per month,0 hours per month during trading hours, No Compensation Compensation, Building maintenance /// 3) Appointments with multiple carriers, Is Not Investment Related,4560 Via Royale, Suite 4B, Fort Myers, FL, 33919,Insurance ,Personal Producing General Agent,2002-05-01,40 hours per month,180 hours per month during trading hours, Commission Compensation, Compensation - selling life insurance products; Financial Advisor. 40+hours/month./// 4) FFR Group LLC-H & H Insurance LLC,Is Not Investment Related,"514 Fullerton Ave, , Whitehall, PA, 18052, United States", Insurance, partner/producer,7/1/2024,2 hours per month,0 hours per month during trading hours, Commission Compensation, agent/// 5) Ph Financial Advisors ; Paul A. Harris, Inc.; ,Is Investment Related,"4560 Via Royale STE 4B, , Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States", Investment/Insurance, Owner/President,5/21/2024,40 hours per month,182 hours per month during trading hours, Other Compensation./// 6) Agent; H & H Insurance Service; 514 Fullerton Ave. Whitehall, PA 18052; insurance sales; partner/producer; start 07/2024; investment related; 1-5 hours/ month; partnership to receive overrides./// 7) SouthWest Florida Association of Health Underwriters, Inc.; 4560 Via Royale, Suite 4B, Fort Myers, FL 33919; Association of insurance and benefit providers; Treasurer; Receipt and deposit and check writing abilities, Following budget; Not Investment Related; Start Date 07/01/2025; Approximately 1-5 hrs. per month; No Compensation./// 8.) 1975 Fort Myers High School 50th Reunion Committee; 4560 Via Royale Suite 4B Fort Myers, FL 33919; High School Reunion Committee; President/Treasurer; Run committee meetings and report on financials; NOT investment related; Start date 08/01/2025; Approximately 1-5 hrs. per month; No Compensation/ volunteer.///

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
ChFC®

Experience


Current

October 29, 2024 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 4560 Via Royale, Suite 4b, Fort Myers, FL 33919-1076
RIA
CRD#: 108050
Fort Myers, FL
Current

October 28, 2024 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 4560 Via Royale Suite 4b, Fort Myers, FL 33919
BD
CRD#: 31243
Fort Myers, FL
Past

November 20, 2023 - October 29, 2024

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 46947
Fort Myers, FL
Past

April 1, 2005 - November 2, 2023

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
FT. MYERS, FL
Past

January 26, 2004 - November 26, 2024

CAPITAL CITIES INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 116185
FORT MYERS, FL
Past

August 13, 2003 - October 27, 2004

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 4806
FORT MYERS, FL
Past

January 27, 1989 - April 1, 2005

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 28, 1984 - January 30, 1989

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249

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

IAR
Alabama
(6/20/2025)
RR
Alabama
(8/7/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(10/28/2024)
IAR
Arkansas
(10/29/2024)
RR
California
(10/31/2024)
IAR
California
(10/31/2024)
RR
Colorado
(6/16/2025)
IAR
Delaware
(4/11/2025)
RR
Florida
(10/28/2024)
IAR
Florida
(10/31/2024)
RR
Georgia
(10/28/2024)
IAR
Georgia
(10/31/2024)
IAR
Illinois
(11/8/2024)
RR
Indiana
(10/28/2024)
IAR
Indiana
(10/29/2024)
IAR
Kentucky
(10/29/2024)
RR
Nevada
(10/28/2024)
IAR
Nevada
(10/31/2024)
IAR
New Jersey
(10/29/2024)
RR
New York
(10/28/2024)
IAR
New York
(10/29/2024)
IAR
North Carolina
(2/10/2025)
RR
Ohio
(10/28/2024)
IAR
Ohio
(10/29/2024)
IAR
Oklahoma
(10/29/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/28/2024)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(10/29/2024)
IAR
Texas
(10/29/2024)
RR
Virginia
(10/28/2024)
IAR
Virginia
(10/29/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/15/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
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
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#: 108050Fort Myers, FL 33919-1076

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