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Seth J. Buckley

VALMARK ADVISERS
Hingham, MA
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CRD#: 1743411
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Professional summary


Seth John Buckley, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Seth John Buckley, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Hingham, Massachusetts and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in N. Falmouth, Massachusetts.

Seth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Seth has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Seth John Buckley

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.) Buckley Financial; Hingham, MA; President and Owner; Insurance sales; compensation= renewal commissions on LTC and fixed products directly sold with insurance carriers.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1996

Experience


Current

October 16, 2017 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108050
Hingham, MA
Current

October 2, 2017 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
N. Falmouth, MA
Past

April 24, 2014 - September 8, 2017

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43285
SOUTHBOROUGH, MA
Past

February 11, 2010 - April 7, 2014

P.J. ROBB VARIABLE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38339
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

November 6, 2009 - November 13, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 23, 2009 - November 13, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 20, 2004 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 20, 2004 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 18, 2004 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11217
CAMBRIDGE, MA
Past

October 22, 2003 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 15, 2002 - August 28, 2002

WILLIAM GALLAGHER ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 115771
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 16, 2000 - November 10, 2003

EPLANNING SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46000
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past

August 18, 1999 - June 27, 2000

CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8408
MINOT, ND
Past

April 26, 1993 - March 30, 1999

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

April 26, 1993 - March 30, 1999

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

October 27, 1992 - February 5, 1993

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 13, 1991 - August 18, 1992

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 13, 1991 - August 18, 1992

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 21, 1990 - November 5, 1991

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13256
HARTFORD, CT
Past

October 30, 1987 - November 30, 1988

GLEACHER & COMPANY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 298

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
California
(1/3/2024)
RR
Florida
(3/6/2019)
IAR
Florida
(3/20/2025)
RR
Illinois
(12/21/2023)
RR
Kansas
(11/19/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/2/2017)
IAR
Massachusetts
(10/16/2017)
RR
Missouri
(8/19/2021)
IAR
Missouri
(6/14/2023)
RR
Nevada
(8/5/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/1/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(8/28/2024)
RR
Ohio
(5/1/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/19/2019)
RR
Rhode Island
(9/17/2018)
IAR
Rhode Island
(5/26/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/6/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 108050Hingham, MA

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