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Marc H. Pershan

VALLEY WEALTH MANAGERS
Chicago, IL 60602
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CRD#: 1978954
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Professional summary


Marc Hadley Pershan is a registered financial advisor currently at VALLEY WEALTH MANAGERS, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois and VALLEY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.

Marc is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Marc has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 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.
Name: Chicago Neighborhood Housing Services Advisory Committee Investment-related: (no) Address of business: 1279 North Milwaukee Ave Chicago, Illinois 60622 Nature of the other business: Non profit supporting low income housing Position, title, or relationship with the other business: Advisory Committee The start date: 01/01/2024 Approximate number of hours/month: 2-3 hours / month Approximate number of hours during securities trading hours: 1.5 hours / month Duties relating to the other business: Assist reviewing the strategic plan and giving advice on their business planning and how to grow the organization's visibility

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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®
None

Experience


Current

July 17, 2023 - Present

VALLEY WEALTH MANAGERS, INC.

Office #1: 1 North Lasalle Street, Chicago, IL 60602
RIA
CRD#: 108879
Chicago, IL
Current

September 2, 2008 - Present

VALLEY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 1 North Lasalle Street, Chicago, IL 60602
RIA
BD
CRD#: 105387
Chicago, IL
Past

September 2, 2008 - July 26, 2023

VALLEY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105387
Lincolnshire, IL
Past

March 20, 2008 - September 3, 2008

KINGSBURY CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145658
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 27, 2007 - July 16, 2008

TRANCEKA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 118028
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 25, 2007 - September 3, 2008

BREWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132558
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 1, 2006 - July 12, 2007

CHICAGO INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11853
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 3, 2005 - July 9, 2007

USF ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 130569
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 3, 2005 - July 9, 2007

USF SECURITIES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 37942
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 27, 2001 - July 15, 2005

ONTARIO STREET INVESTMENTS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 123289
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 19, 1999 - December 31, 2003

STERLING PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION SERVICE INC

RIA
CRD#: 110796
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 29, 1999 - June 6, 2005

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10078
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 24, 1998 - June 6, 2005

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10078
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 24, 1997 - December 2, 1998

FRIEDBERG MERCANTILE GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34173
TORONTO, ONTARIO,
Past

December 24, 1990 - June 1, 1992

CITICORP FINANCIAL SERVICES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 14675
Past

September 20, 1989 - January 10, 1996

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY

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".
VW
VALLEY WEALTH MANAGERS, INC.
HALLMARK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | VALLEY WEALTH MANAGERS, INC. | NEW CENTURY ASSET MANAGEMENT | HALLMARK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 108879 / SEC#: 801-25461

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/11/1985 Approved)

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
(6/21/2022)
RR
Arizona
(5/27/2016)
RR
California
(4/28/2016)
RR
Colorado
(5/8/2023)
RR
Florida
(9/2/2008)
RR
Georgia
(11/16/2012)
RR
Illinois
(9/2/2008)
IAR
Illinois
(7/17/2023)
RR
Indiana
(9/2/2008)
RR
Maryland
(9/27/2011)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/29/2016)
RR
Michigan
(9/2/2008)
RR
Missouri
(3/29/2018)
RR
Nebraska
(8/12/2013)
RR
New Jersey
(5/12/2016)
RR
New Mexico
(11/12/2014)
RR
New York
(9/2/2008)
RR
Ohio
(5/16/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/5/2016)
RR
South Carolina
(10/25/2019)
RR
Texas
(4/1/2016)
RR
Utah
(10/25/2019)
RR
Virginia
(2/27/2020)
RR
Washington
(9/5/2018)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/2/2008)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/25/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VW
VALLEY WEALTH MANAGERS, INC.
HALLMARK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | VALLEY WEALTH MANAGERS, INC. | NEW CENTURY ASSET MANAGEMENT | HALLMARK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 108879 / SEC#: 801-25461

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/11/1985 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
80 East Ridgewood Ave Suite 3, Paramus, NJ 07652
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 794-7940
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
54

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VWM FORM ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,957
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,317,257,859

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/25/2024
Cover Page
09/07/2023
10/04/2022

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Company Information


VALLEY WEALTH MANAGERS, INC.

CRD#: 108879Chicago, IL 60602

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