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Katherine Ann Somes

CFA
VALMARK SECURITIES
PEPPER PIKE, OH
·CRD# 2328310·26 years experience

Professional Summary

Katherine Ann Somes, CFA, who also goes by Katherine Ann Borchelt, is a registered financial advisor 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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Other Aliases

Katherine Ann Borchelt

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Credentials

CFA
Chartered Financial Analyst

Years of Experience

26 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 31243
BD
29425 Chagrin Blvd. Suite 100, Pepper Pike, OH 44122
June 11, 2015 - Present
ALLEGHENY INVESTMENTS, LTD.·CRD# 7597
RIA
Pittsburgh, PA
March 12, 2013 - February 20, 2014
FREEDOM ONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 107627
RIA
Clarkston, MI
March 29, 2010 - January 31, 2013
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
RIA
Cleveland, OH
June 14, 2006 - February 2, 2007
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
BD
Cleveland, OH
June 14, 2006 - February 2, 2007
ACCOUNTING INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 111686
RIA
Parma, OH
February 22, 2006 - June 2, 2006
PRIM SECURITIES, INCORPORATED·CRD# 30504
BD
Independence, OH
October 7, 2003 - May 30, 2006
ACCOUNTING INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 111686
RIA
Cleveland, OH
June 6, 2003 - December 31, 2004
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 15296
BD
St. Paul, MN
June 3, 1993 - December 31, 1995

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Current Firm

VS
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243 / SEC#: 8-45463
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

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

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

4

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Other business activities

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Ohio
(6/11/2015)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jun 2006About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2015About the Series 6 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2003About the Series 7 exam

Series 4 — Registered Options Principal Examination

Passed Apr 2004About the Series 4 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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