Bruce H. Brownell

VALMARK ADVISERS

Ponta Vedra, FL

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CRD#: 1779959

Professional summary

Bruce Hamilton Brownell, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Ponta Vedra, Florida and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Ponta Vedra, Florida.

Bruce is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Bruce has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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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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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1998

Experience

Current

June 12, 2023 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 108050

Ponta Vedra, FL

Current

June 7, 2023 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243

Ponta Vedra, FL

Past

August 22, 2019 - March 2, 2021

CAPACUITY LLC

RIA

CRD#: 297679

Ponte Vedra, FL

Past

May 21, 2019 - June 7, 2023

LION STREET ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 167610

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL

Past

May 13, 2019 - June 7, 2023

LION STREET FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 165828

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Past

February 7, 2012 - May 14, 2019

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 108050

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL

Past

December 15, 2011 - May 14, 2019

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL

Past

July 16, 2007 - December 16, 2011

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 42046

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL

Past

July 13, 2007 - December 16, 2011

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 42046

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL

Past

July 2, 2001 - July 16, 2007

CLARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43803

PONTE VEDRA, FL

Past

June 12, 2000 - July 2, 2001

CLARK-BARDES SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 29094

DALLAS, TX

Past

June 1, 1998 - May 31, 2000

OSAIC FA, INC.

CRD#: 3978

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

November 15, 1995 - June 1, 1998

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 145

RADNOR, PA

Past

February 1, 1988 - October 10, 1995

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 3641

FORT WORTH, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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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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.

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.

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Arizona
(6/7/2023)

Colorado
(6/7/2023)

Delaware
(6/7/2023)

Florida
(6/7/2023)

IAR

Florida
(6/12/2023)

Georgia
(6/7/2023)

New York
(6/7/2023)

North Carolina
(6/7/2023)

Texas
(6/7/2023)

Virginia
(6/7/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/3/1997

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/15/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/17/1998

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 1/29/1988

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

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)

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC SEC FORM 2A FIRM BROCHURE (6/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	19,096
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 8,379,181,235

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Bruce H. Brownell

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Bruce Hamilton Brownell's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CAPACUITY LLC

LION STREET ADVISORS, LLC

LION STREET FINANCIAL, LLC

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CLARK SECURITIES, INC.

CLARK-BARDES SECURITIES, INC.

OSAIC FA, INC.

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/3/1997

Series 63

Date: 2/15/1996

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/17/1998

Series 6

Date: 1/29/1988

FINRA

Current Firm

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

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