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Katherine A. Somes

VALMARK SECURITIES
Pepper Pike, OH 44122
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CRD#: 2328310
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Professional summary


Katherine Ann Somes, CFA, who also goes by Katherine Ann Borchelt, is a registered financial professional currently at VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Pepper Pike, Ohio.

Katherine is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Katherine has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 6, Series 7 and Series 4 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Katherine Ann Borchelt

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFA

Experience


Current

June 11, 2015 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 29425 Chagrin Blvd. Suite 100, Pepper Pike, OH 44122
BD
CRD#: 31243
Pepper Pike, OH
Past

March 12, 2013 - February 20, 2014

ALLEGHENY INVESTMENTS, LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 7597
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

March 29, 2010 - January 31, 2013

FREEDOM ONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 107627
CLARKSTON, MI
Past

June 14, 2006 - February 2, 2007

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

June 14, 2006 - February 2, 2007

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

February 22, 2006 - June 2, 2006

ACCOUNTING INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111686
PARMA, OH
Past

October 7, 2003 - May 30, 2006

PRIM SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 30504
INDEPENDENCE, OH
Past

June 6, 2003 - December 31, 2004

ACCOUNTING INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111686
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

June 3, 1993 - December 31, 1995

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, MN

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.

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RR
Ohio
(6/11/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/19/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 31243Pepper Pike, OH 44122

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