Scott R. Russ

VALMARK ADVISERS

MASON, MI 48854

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CRD#: 2137325

Professional summary

Scott Richard Russ is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Mason, Michigan and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Mason, Michigan.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Scott has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 25, 2011 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 140 E. Ash Street, Mason, MI 48854

RIA

CRD#: 108050

MASON, MI

Current

October 25, 2011 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 140 E. Ash Street, Mason, MI 48854

CRD#: 31243

Mason, MI

Past

November 14, 2007 - November 1, 2011

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 15296

MASON, MI

Past

October 1, 2001 - November 1, 2011

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 15296

MASON, MI

Past

August 26, 1991 - September 28, 2001

CENTENNIAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 15819

LANSING, MI

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".

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)

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).

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.

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

IAR

Arizona
(11/18/2011)

Arizona
(3/9/2012)

IAR

California
(1/19/2021)

Colorado
(5/6/2013)

IAR

Colorado
(10/8/2025)

IAR

Florida
(3/27/2013)

Florida
(9/1/2017)

IAR

Idaho
(2/18/2026)

IAR

Indiana
(7/11/2013)

Indiana
(11/21/2013)

IAR

Kentucky
(1/10/2025)

Michigan
(10/25/2011)

IAR

Michigan
(11/1/2011)

Missouri
(1/2/2013)

IAR

Missouri
(1/2/2013)

IAR

North Carolina
(4/5/2023)

Ohio
(8/29/2018)

IAR

Ohio
(8/29/2018)

Tennessee
(3/13/2024)

Texas
(4/14/2014)

IAR

Texas
(7/21/2017)

Utah
(8/13/2024)

IAR

Utah
(8/13/2024)

IAR

Virginia
(8/1/2012)

Virginia
(2/19/2014)

IAR

Washington
(9/28/2012)

Washington
(9/11/2013)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 8/18/2010

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/27/1991

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: 10/16/2007

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 6/27/1991

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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Scott R. Russ

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CENTENNIAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 8/18/2010

Series 63

Date: 6/27/1991

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/16/2007

Series 6

Date: 6/27/1991

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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