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Mark A. Morris

VALMARK ADVISERS
KETTERING, OH 45429
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CRD#: 2334969
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Mark Alan MorrisVALMARK ADVISERS

Professional summary


Mark Alan Morris, who also goes by Mark A Morris, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Kettering, Ohio and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Kettering, Ohio.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Mark has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Aliases


Mark A Morris

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) GUARDIAN WHOLE LIFE/DI COMMISSIONS, ANTHEM MEDICAL COMMISSIONS, NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL(NML)RENEWAL COMMISSIONS FOR MY 13 YEARS WITH NML PRIOR TO VALMARK, ALLIANZ PRODUCER PERK BONUS FROM PERKS EARNED PRIOR TO VALMARK./// 2) OWNER GOOD STEWARD FARMS, LLC (IN WIFE'S NAME) - BREEDING MINIATURE DONKEYS./// 3) SECURE FUTURE TAX ADVISORS LLC, TAX PREPARATION AND TAX PLANNING, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED./// 4)SECURE FUTURE ADVISORS INVESTMENT PROPERTIES LLC; 4489 & 4491 FAR HILLS AVE. , KETTERING, OHIO 45429; COMMERCIAL BUILDING; OWNER/SOLE MEMBER LLC; I PURCHASED THE BUILDING I OPERATE SECURE FUTURE ADVISORS & SECURE FUTURE TAX ADVISORS LLC, AND ALSO HAVE A TENANT WHO OPERATES A GENERAL DENTISTRY PRACTICE; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; FINANCIAL INTEREST-I AM 100% OWNER AS SOLE MEMBER OF SECURE FUTURE ADVISORS INVESTMENT PROPERTIES LLC, AND COLLECT RENTS FROM THE GENERAL DENTIST PRACTICE; COMP- LEASE SPACE & COLLECT RENT FROM DENTIST PRACTICE./// 5) Secure Future Tax Advisors LLC, 4489 Far Hills Ave., Kettering, Ohio 45429; Tax Preparation & Tax Planning; Owner; purchased a CPA practice from a retiring CPA on 12-1-2016. I will own this business but will not be preparing taxes, and just managing the business and clientele relationships; not investment related; started 12/01/16; 100% owner; Compensation-net profits of business each year./// 6.) Chapter President of American Financial Education Alliance; 8514 McAlpine Park Dr. STE 280 Charlotte, NC 28211; non-profit organization; investment related; duties include teaching financial education courses in libraries, colleges, and community centers. 6-10 hours/ month/// 7.) Financial Independence Group(FIG), 19520 W Catawba Ave # 200, Cornelius, NC 28031; FMO/IMO Brokerage Group; Agent; To be able to offer One America LTC solutions to new & existing clients, have service support, marketing and illustration support; not investment related; started 06/2018; compensation-commissions/// 8.) The Secure Future Advisor Book; 4489 Far Hills Ave., Kettering Ohio 45429; The Secure Future Advisor Book, Escape the Fatal Tax Traps, Create a Sustainable Income and Enjoy An Inflation-Proof Retirement Leadership Stewardship and Relationship; Author of Book; Use Book for Influence, Marketing, Prospecting with Current Clients, Centers of Influence, and Prospective Clients; YES, Investment Related; Start Date 09/29/2025; Financial Interest - YES, Sales from Book on Amazon Kindle; Approximately 1-5 hrs. per month; Paid by Book Sales on Amazon Kindle.///

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

January 12, 2006 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 4489 Far Hills Avenue, Kettering, OH 45429
RIA
CRD#: 108050
KETTERING, OH
Current

December 14, 2005 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 4489 Far Hills Avenue, Kettering, OH 45429
BD
CRD#: 31243
KETTERING, OH
Past

February 21, 1995 - January 1, 2002

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

July 13, 1993 - December 15, 2005

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI

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
Florida
(12/14/2005)
IAR
Florida
(5/30/2023)
RR
Georgia
(12/14/2005)
IAR
Georgia
(2/10/2023)
RR
Illinois
(4/16/2025)
RR
Indiana
(12/14/2005)
IAR
Indiana
(1/13/2026)
RR
Kentucky
(8/4/2011)
IAR
Kentucky
(1/11/2023)
RR
Michigan
(6/7/2023)
IAR
Michigan
(4/15/2026)
RR
Missouri
(2/19/2015)
RR
Nebraska
(1/2/2018)
IAR
New York
(1/11/2023)
IAR
North Carolina
(2/8/2023)
RR
Ohio
(12/14/2005)
IAR
Ohio
(1/12/2006)
RR
Oregon
(12/14/2005)
IAR
Oregon
(4/13/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/14/2022)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(2/8/2023)
IAR
Texas
(10/2/2023)
RR
Texas
(6/23/2026)
RR
Utah
(1/2/2018)
IAR
Utah
(4/13/2026)
IAR
Virginia
(1/16/2024)
IAR
Wisconsin
(4/13/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/11/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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
280

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 (2/24/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts20,881
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,166,311,019

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Company Information


VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 108050Kettering, OH 45429

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