Scott E. Kelly

VALMARK ADVISERS

Madison, WI 53715

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CRD#: 1291519

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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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 5, 2026 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 120 East Lakeside Street Suite 240, Madison, WI 53715

RIA

CRD#: 108050

Madison, WI

Current

January 4, 2026 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 120 E Lakeside St #240, Madison, WI 53715

CRD#: 31243

Madison, WI

Past

August 23, 2024 - January 2, 2026

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

CRD#: 23131

Madison, WI

Past

April 11, 2022 - January 2, 2026

GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 146509

Madison, WI

Past

March 29, 2022 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 25803

Madison, WI

Past

February 7, 2018 - April 6, 2022

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 283330

Madison, WI

Past

February 7, 2018 - March 31, 2022

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 42046

Madison, WI

Past

October 7, 2010 - February 7, 2018

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 108050

MADISON, WI

Past

September 30, 2010 - February 7, 2018

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243

MADISON, WI

Past

May 4, 2000 - November 2, 2006

WALNUT STREET ADVISERS INC

RIA

CRD#: 109903

MADISON, WI

Past

March 10, 1998 - October 8, 2010

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 15840

MADISON, WI

Past

March 10, 1998 - October 8, 2010

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15840

MADISON, WI

Past

March 4, 1997 - March 11, 1998

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

FORT MILL, SC

Past

November 2, 1994 - March 4, 1997

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15840

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

July 30, 1984 - November 10, 1994

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1703

DES MOINES, IA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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)

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.

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
(1/4/2026)

IAR

Arizona
(1/6/2026)

Colorado
(1/4/2026)

Florida
(1/4/2026)

Illinois
(1/4/2026)

Iowa
(1/4/2026)

Michigan
(1/4/2026)

Minnesota
(1/4/2026)

Nevada
(1/4/2026)

New Jersey
(1/4/2026)

South Carolina
(1/4/2026)

Utah
(1/4/2026)

Wisconsin
(1/4/2026)

IAR

Wisconsin
(1/5/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 11/23/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/23/1984

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Municipal Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/1/1996

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/27/1984

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 53

Date: 11/12/2008

Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 11/18/1999

General Securities Principal 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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Scott E. Kelly

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Scott E Kelly's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

WALNUT STREET ADVISERS INC

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 11/23/1999

Series 63

Date: 10/23/1984

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/1/1996

Series 6

Date: 7/27/1984

Series 53

Date: 11/12/2008

Series 24

Date: 11/18/1999

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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