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Scott E Kelly

VALMARK ADVISERS
Madison, WI
·CRD# 1291519·42 years experience

Professional Summary

Scott E Kelly is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Madison, Wisconsin and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Madison, Wisconsin. Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Scott has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Years of Experience

42 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.·CRD# 108050
RIA
120 East Lakeside Street Suite 240, Madison, WI 53715
January 5, 2026 - Present
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 31243
BD
120 E Lakeside St #240, Madison, WI 53715
January 4, 2026 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
BD
Madison, WI
August 23, 2024 - January 2, 2026
GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 146509
RIA
Madison, WI
April 11, 2022 - January 2, 2026
TRIAD ADVISORS LLC·CRD# 25803
BD
Madison, WI
March 29, 2022 - August 23, 2024
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 283330
RIA
Madison, WI
February 7, 2018 - April 6, 2022
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
BD
Madison, WI
February 7, 2018 - March 31, 2022
VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.·CRD# 108050
RIA
Madison, WI
October 7, 2010 - February 7, 2018
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 31243
BD
Madison, WI
September 30, 2010 - February 7, 2018
WALNUT STREET ADVISERS INC·CRD# 109903
RIA
Madison, WI
May 4, 2000 - November 2, 2006
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 15840
RIA
Madison, WI
March 10, 1998 - October 8, 2010
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 15840
BD
Madison, WI
March 10, 1998 - October 8, 2010
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Fort Mill, SC
March 4, 1997 - March 11, 1998
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 15840
BD
El Segundo, CA
November 2, 1994 - March 4, 1997
LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1703
BD
Des Moines, IA
July 30, 1984 - November 10, 1994

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Current Firm

VA
VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

VALMARK ADVISERS INC | VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 108050 / SEC#: 801-55564
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/29/1998 Approved)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wyoming (8/11/2017 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

130 Springside Drive Suite 300, Akron, OH 44333

Phone Number

(800) 765-5201

# of Employees

280

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US 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 (6/1/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

20,881

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$10,166,311,019

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Other business activities

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1.Avante Properties - owner of real estate development and management company./// 2.FTC Holdings, Inc. ;Investment related: yes; 120 E Lakeside St, Ste 200, Madison, WI 53715; Nature or Structure of Business: S Corp Entity created for real estate investments. Brother is the other member. Currently holds four properties, Avante Properties, LLC, FTC Retail East, LLC, FTC Retail West, LLC, and Fitchburg Technology Campus, LLC. No Additional investments intended, but FTC is also managing member in GS Kelly Holding LLC; Position: Member; Start date: 04/01/2002; hours per month: 1; securities trading hours 1; Duties: Few actual duties, taxes are filed for entity, OBA is for ownership and taxation purpose./// 3.GS Kelly Holdings, LLC ; Investment related: yes; 120 E Lakeside St, Ste 200, Madison, WI 53715; Nature or Structure of Business: Real Estate Holding Company (LLC), holding several apartment buildings. All FL assets/other entities Roll up into GS Kelly Holdings as an estate planning vehicle; Position: Manager; Start date: 11/02/2020; hours per month: 20; securities trading hours 1; Duties: Manager./// 4.SJK Ventures, LLC ; Investment related: yes; 120 E Lakeside St, Ste 200, Madison, WI 53715; Nature or Structure of Business: LLC established and owned 50/50 with Brother as other member to make Joint Private Investments; Position: Managing Member; Start date: 01/01/2014; hours per month: 10; securities trading hours .5; Duties: Private Security Transactions.

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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 - SEC (5/29/1998 Approved)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wyoming (8/11/2017 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(1/4/2026)
IAR
Arizona
(1/6/2026)
RR
Colorado
(1/4/2026)
RR
Florida
(1/4/2026)
RR
Illinois
(1/4/2026)
RR
Iowa
(1/4/2026)
RR
Michigan
(1/4/2026)
RR
Minnesota
(1/4/2026)
RR
Nevada
(1/4/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(1/4/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(1/4/2026)
RR
Utah
(1/4/2026)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/4/2026)
IAR
Wisconsin
(1/5/2026)

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

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Nov 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1984About the Series 63 exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 52TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1996About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1984About the Series 6 exam

Series 53 — Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Passed Nov 2008About the Series 53 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Nov 1999About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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