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Bruce Hamilton Brownell

CFP®
CRD# 1779959·Registered 1988 - 2025
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Bruce is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

Bruce Hamilton Brownell, CFP® was a registered financial advisor. Bruce was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1988 - 2025. Bruce had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1998

Years of Experience

38 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Past

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.Past·CRD# 108050
RIA
Ponta Vedra, FL
June 12, 2023 - December 31, 2025
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 31243
BD
Ponta Vedra, FL
June 7, 2023 - December 31, 2025
LION STREET ADVISORS, LLCPast·CRD# 167610
RIA
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
May 21, 2019 - June 7, 2023
LION STREET FINANCIAL, LLCPast·CRD# 165828
BD
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
May 13, 2019 - June 7, 2023
CAPACUITY LLCPast·CRD# 297679
RIA
Ponte Vedra, FL
August 22, 2019 - March 2, 2021
VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.Past·CRD# 108050
RIA
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
February 7, 2012 - May 14, 2019
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 31243
BD
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
December 15, 2011 - May 14, 2019
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 42046
RIA
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
July 16, 2007 - December 16, 2011
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 42046
BD
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
July 13, 2007 - December 16, 2011
CLARK SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 43803
BD
Ponte Vedra, FL
July 2, 2001 - July 16, 2007
CLARK-BARDES SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 29094
BD
Dallas, TX
June 12, 2000 - July 2, 2001
OSAIC FA, INC.Past·CRD# 3978
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
June 1, 1998 - May 31, 2000
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.Past·CRD# 145
BD
Radnor, PA
November 15, 1995 - June 1, 1998
FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 3641
BD
Fort Worth, TX
February 1, 1988 - October 10, 1995

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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

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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1.BRUCE BROWNELL AND ASSOCIATES, S CORPORATION - AGENCY FOR ALL COMPENSATION/// 2. FULCRUM PARTNERS WEALTH, LLC, 814 A1A NORTH, SUITE 307, PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL 32082; VALMARK ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE (TOPS, ACCESS, ARC, RISK, ETC.); OWNER/PRESIDENT; INDIVIDUAL ADVISORY SERVICES, BUSINESS LEADER; INVESTMENT RELATED; NO FINANCIAL INTEREST; STARTED 03/2016; COMPENSATION ADVISORY FEES AND COMMISSIONS./// 4. BDO Business Resource Network USA, LLC, 814 A1A North, Suite 307 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082; Consulting and insurance; Managing Director; Serving mutual clients; investment related; started 03/01/2017; Financial Interest referral fees back and forth; compensation-referral fees/// 5. BDO Alliance USA, 2 International Place, Boston, MA 02110; Accounting and Consulting; Alliance Member; Co-market in the areas of non-qualified deferred compensation and life insurance; start 02/2017; not investment related; compensation-referral fee/// 6. CapAquity, LLC; Investment Adviser Representative; duties: financial planning/consulting and asset management; investment related; 1-5 hours/month; compensation is advisory fees.

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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 - SEC (5/29/1998 Approved)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wyoming (8/11/2017 Terminated)
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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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 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jul 1997About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 1996About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1998About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1988About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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