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Kenneth Ray Ehinger

VALMARK ADVISERS
Fremont, IN
·CRD# 1525408·40 years experience

Professional Summary

Kenneth Ray Ehinger, who also goes by Ken Ehinger, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Fremont, Indiana and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Fremont, Indiana. Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Kenneth has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4,...

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Other Aliases

Ken Ehinger

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Years of Experience

40 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.·CRD# 108050
RIA
810 S Broad Street, Fremont, IN 46737
September 27, 2022 - Present
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 31243
BD
810 S Broad Street, Fremont, IN 46737
March 5, 2018 - Present
KRE STRATEGIES, LLC·CRD# 285304
RIA
Fremont, IN
October 13, 2016 - September 27, 2022
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 43285
RIA
Portland, OR
October 1, 2008 - April 4, 2016
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 43285
BD
Portland, OR
October 1, 2008 - April 4, 2016
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 265
RIA
Montpelier, VT
December 5, 2007 - January 23, 2008
SENTINEL FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY·CRD# 31175
BD
Montpelier, VT
May 24, 1999 - February 4, 2005
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 265
BD
Montpelier, VT
May 24, 1999 - January 23, 2008
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 145
BD
Radnor, PA
February 10, 1998 - May 3, 1999
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 2580
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
November 8, 1990 - May 18, 1999
OSAIC FA, INC.·CRD# 3978
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
November 8, 1990 - May 18, 1999
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
New York, NY
August 21, 1986 - October 19, 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. Katken Ventures, LLC., 330 Intertech Pkwy, Suite 233, Angola, IN 46703; Personal small business venture capital investing; investment related; started June 2016; Managing Partner; no client involvement; provide capital and general business advice; compensation-interest on loans and/or dividends./// 2. ShowKase Home Consign, LLC, Home Furniture and Furnishings Consignment, Member, I'm a part owner for banking and business continuation protection purposes, Non investment related, 1-5 hours per month, no compensation./// 3. KRE Strategies, LLC; 810 S. Broad Street, Fremont, IN 46737; Business Consulting Services; NOT Investment Related; Start Date 1/9/2008; LLC 100% Owned; Approximately 40+ hrs. per month; Provide Consulting Services to VFG and VFG Member Firms; Project and/or Hourly Fees./// 4. Trine University; Angola, IN; Board of Trustees; Promote and protect the University's best interests and provide management oversight; start 05/2023; not investment related; no compensation.///

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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)
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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
Indiana
(3/6/2018)
IAR
Indiana
(9/27/2022)

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Exams

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

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2007About the Series 66 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed May 1996About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 1986About 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 Aug 1986About the Series 7 exam

Series 4 — Registered Options Principal Examination

Passed Apr 1992About the Series 4 exam

Series 53 — Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jul 1991About the Series 53 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Mar 1991About 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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