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Michael J. O'donnel

VALMARK SECURITIES
Houston, TX 77056
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CRD#: 2270859
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Professional summary


Michael Joseph O'donnel, who also goes by Michael Joseph Odonnel, is a registered financial professional currently at VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Houston, Texas.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael Joseph Odonnel

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 31, 2021 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 760, Houston, TX 77056
BD
CRD#: 31243
Houston, TX
Past

November 2, 1994 - April 1, 2021

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 14, 1994 - November 3, 1994

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
(10/14/2024)
RR
Arizona
(10/14/2024)
RR
California
(3/31/2021)
RR
Colorado
(1/3/2023)
RR
Delaware
(3/15/2024)
RR
Florida
(11/15/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(3/31/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/1/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(10/14/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(3/31/2021)
RR
Texas
(3/31/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/17/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243 / SEC#: , 8-45463

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
130 Springside Drive Suite 300, Akron, OH 44333-2431
Mailing Address
130 Springside Drive Suite 300, Akron, OH 44333-2431
Phone number
(800) 765-5201
Established
Ohio since 12/08/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VALMARK INVESTMENTS, LLCSHAREHOLDER
CALLAHAN, CALEB JONATHANEVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER5011454
KOZENKO, ELIZABETH ERINFINOP6218110
RYBKA, LAWRENCE JOSEPHPRESIDENT, CEO1661511
WILBURN, DOUGLAS FREDERICKCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/GENERAL COUNSEL1407686

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Company Information


VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243Houston, TX 77056

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