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Charles J. Feldman

VALMARK ADVISERS
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
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CRD#: 205862
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Professional summary


Charles Jay Feldman is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Annapolis, Maryland and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Annapolis, Maryland.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1969. Charles has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 28, 2002 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 1206 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
RIA
CRD#: 108050
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Current

July 12, 2001 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1206 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
BD
CRD#: 31243
Annapolis, MD
Past

July 22, 1998 - July 11, 2001

OGILVIE SECURITY ADVISORS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10105
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 4, 1995 - November 23, 1998

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 12, 1994 - October 4, 1995

MID ATLANTIC INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31002
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

December 18, 1990 - January 13, 1994

FERRIS, BAKER WATTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 285
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

December 10, 1987 - December 19, 1990

ARUNDEL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13050
Past

June 19, 1983 - December 17, 1984

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13256
Past

April 22, 1969 - November 20, 1987

CLARK MELVIN SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 1462

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
(7/11/2013)
RR
Colorado
(1/27/2017)
RR
Delaware
(1/29/2010)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/3/2005)
IAR
District of Columbia
(12/21/2005)
RR
Florida
(4/17/2015)
RR
Georgia
(9/8/2016)
RR
Maryland
(7/12/2001)
IAR
Maryland
(5/28/2002)
RR
Montana
(6/24/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(9/19/2005)
IAR
New Jersey
(9/19/2005)
RR
New York
(3/23/2010)
RR
North Carolina
(3/14/2014)
IAR
North Carolina
(9/2/2014)
RR
Ohio
(7/15/2015)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/11/2013)
RR
South Carolina
(6/5/2017)
RR
Texas
(3/11/2019)
RR
Virginia
(7/12/2001)
IAR
Virginia
(11/16/2005)
RR
Washington
(7/6/2009)
RR
West Virginia
(6/16/2015)
RR
Wyoming
(1/3/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/2/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 6/12/1968
Registered Representative Examination
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#: 108050Annapolis, MD 21401

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