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Ronald Eugene Ruff

VALMARK ADVISERS
LANCASTER, OH
·CRD# 1350378·35 years experience

Professional Summary

Ronald Eugene Ruff is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Lancaster, Ohio and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Lancaster, Ohio. Ronald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Ronald has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

35 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.·CRD# 108050
RIA
2700 Kull Road, Lancaster, OH 43130
February 24, 2000 - Present
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 31243
BD
2700 Kull Rd., Lancaster, OH 43130
July 31, 1998 - Present
OMNI FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 29320
BD
Columbus, OH
May 13, 1997 - August 4, 1998
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.·CRD# 10111
BD
Duluth, GA
April 3, 1985 - December 31, 1990

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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. INSURANCE COMMISSIONS/TRAILS; Fixed insurance/LTC Commissions received for business placed directly to carriers; from a number of insurance carriers./// 2. Hammer, Ruff & Associates, Tax and Consulting, Inc.; 2700 Kull Road, Lancaster, OH 43130; CPA Tax and Accounting Firm; Vice-President; Administration of the firm and tax and TPA accounting activities; started 09/2015; not investment related; financial interest-I am the co-owner of the company; comp-profits./// 3. Fairfield Financial Solutions, Inc.; 2700 Kull Road, Lancaster OH 43130; Sale of fixed annuities outside of Valmark; investment related; started 08/1997; 50% Owner; compensation-commissions./// 4. Ohio State University; Fairfield County 4-H Endowment Board Past Chair; Lancaster, OH; Start Date 1/1/21; attends board meetings and events, provides support and advice, serve as ambassador, assist in coordinating events and activities; not investment related; volunteer position; no compensation./// 5. Hockingport Investments, LLC, 1120 Ginder Road, Lancaster, OH 43130; Real Estate; Sole Owner; Real Estate Manager; IS Investment Related; 10/1/2019 start date; Yes has financial interest in company; Sole Owner of personal real estate; Approximate 1-5 hrs. per month; compensation is potential & future rental income./// 6. Hammer, Ruff & Associates CPAs, LLC; 2700 Kull Road, Lancaster, OH 43130; Co-Owner President 99%; NOT Investment Related; Start Date 1/2021; Approximately 1-5 hrs. per month./// 7. RaH Enterprises, LLC; 2700 Kull Road, Lancaster, OH 43130; Commercial Building, Co-Owner - Rental Management; NOT Investment Related; Start Date 1/1/2025; Approximately 1-5 hrs. per month; Compensated by Rents.///

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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
(5/9/2022)
RR
California
(6/2/2004)
IAR
California
(11/9/2015)
RR
Colorado
(7/25/2011)
RR
Florida
(7/6/1999)
RR
Georgia
(9/23/2020)
RR
Illinois
(10/1/2010)
RR
Indiana
(2/12/2014)
RR
Kansas
(9/2/2022)
RR
Kentucky
(9/27/2013)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/9/2024)
RR
Michigan
(10/31/2012)
RR
Mississippi
(4/13/2004)
RR
Missouri
(4/1/2013)
RR
Nevada
(3/24/2005)
RR
New Mexico
(9/10/2010)
RR
North Carolina
(1/7/2002)
RR
Ohio
(7/31/1998)
IAR
Ohio
(2/24/2000)
RR
South Carolina
(3/7/2006)
RR
Tennessee
(2/15/2019)
RR
Texas
(4/13/2004)
RR
Utah
(2/10/2016)
RR
Vermont
(7/29/2016)
RR
Virginia
(1/4/2010)
RR
West Virginia
(1/11/2003)
IAR
West Virginia
(12/8/2010)
RR
Wisconsin
(11/29/2017)

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 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 1999About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2003About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed May 1997About the Series 6 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Jan 1999About the Series 26 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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