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Ronald E. Ruff
VALMARK ADVISERS
LANCASTER, OH 43130
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CRD#: 1350378
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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.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
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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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 24, 2000 - Present
VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.
Office #1: 2700 Kull Road, Lancaster, OH 43130RIA
CRD#: 108050
LANCASTER, OH
Current
July 31, 1998 - Present
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 2700 Kull Rd., Lancaster, OH 43130BD
CRD#: 31243
Lancaster, OH
Past
May 13, 1997 - August 4, 1998
OMNI FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 29320
COLUMBUS, OH
Past
April 3, 1985 - December 31, 1990
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA
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
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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
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Arizona(5/9/2022)
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California(6/2/2004)
IAR
California(11/9/2015)
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Colorado(7/25/2011)
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Florida(7/6/1999)
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Georgia(9/23/2020)
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Illinois(10/1/2010)
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Indiana(2/12/2014)
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Kansas(9/2/2022)
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Kentucky(9/27/2013)
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Massachusetts(5/9/2024)
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Michigan(10/31/2012)
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Mississippi(4/13/2004)
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Missouri(4/1/2013)
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Nevada(3/24/2005)
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New Mexico(9/10/2010)
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North Carolina(1/7/2002)
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Ohio(7/31/1998)
IAR
Ohio(2/24/2000)
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South Carolina(3/7/2006)
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Tennessee(2/15/2019)
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Texas(4/13/2004)
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Utah(2/10/2016)
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Vermont(7/29/2016)
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Virginia(1/4/2010)
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West Virginia(1/11/2003)
IAR
West Virginia(12/8/2010)
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Wisconsin(11/29/2017)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
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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)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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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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