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Wayne F. Farnsworth

VALMARK ADVISERS
NEWARK, OH 43055
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CRD#: 1410953
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Professional summary


Wayne Franklin Farnsworth JR is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Newark, Ohio and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Newark, Ohio.

Wayne is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Wayne has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


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) GROUP INS. (HEALTH & LIFE) OHIO BROKERAGE AGENCY, ISSUE INSURANCE AGENCY (GUARANTEED ISSUE POLICIES)./// 2) WAPITI Holdings Ltd; 51 North Third Street, Ste. 102, Newark, OH 43055; Charter Boat Fishing; U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain; NOT Investment Related; Sole Owner; Approximately 21-40 hrs. per month; Start Date 03/2007; Full day charter is paid directly to captain at completion of trip./// 3) Farnsworth Holdings, Ltd.; 51 North Third Street, Suite 102 Newark, Ohio 43055; Rental Property; Sole Member; NOT Investment Related; Farnsworth Holding's, Ltd. owns the property I run Wayne Farnsworth Financial Services, Inc. from which in turn pays me rent. I own 100% of both entities; Approximately 1-5 hrs. per month; Monthly rental income.///

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 21, 1999 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 51 North Third Street Suite 101, Newark, OH 43055
RIA
CRD#: 108050
NEWARK, OH
Current

March 9, 1998 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 51 North Third Street Suite 101, Newark, OH 43055
BD
CRD#: 31243
Newark, OH
Past

May 19, 1986 - March 17, 1998

BMA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7943
KANSAS CITY, MO

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

RR
Alabama
(8/11/2010)
RR
Alaska
(3/28/2000)
RR
Arizona
(10/18/2000)
RR
Arkansas
(11/30/2011)
RR
California
(5/24/2000)
RR
Colorado
(6/5/2007)
RR
Florida
(3/31/1998)
IAR
Florida
(2/12/2001)
RR
Georgia
(7/12/2011)
RR
Idaho
(1/28/2005)
RR
Illinois
(2/28/2001)
RR
Indiana
(9/5/2012)
IAR
Indiana
(3/25/2022)
RR
Iowa
(11/13/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(3/18/2015)
IAR
Kentucky
(3/16/2021)
RR
Maryland
(10/3/2007)
RR
Michigan
(4/5/2000)
RR
Mississippi
(9/11/1998)
RR
Nebraska
(2/21/2024)
RR
New York
(6/11/2001)
RR
North Carolina
(11/16/1999)
RR
Ohio
(3/9/1998)
IAR
Ohio
(4/21/1999)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/7/2018)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/31/1999)
RR
South Carolina
(10/3/2007)
RR
Texas
(4/11/2005)
RR
Virginia
(3/7/2001)
RR
Washington
(9/4/2014)
RR
West Virginia
(6/10/2003)
RR
Wyoming
(9/18/2000)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/9/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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#: 108050Newark, OH 43055

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