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Bob T. Kawabe

VALMARK ADVISERS
Clermont, FL
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CRD#: 2337455
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Professional summary


Bob Tetsuya Kawabe, CFP®, who also goes by Bob T Kawabe, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Clermont, Florida and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Clermont, Florida.

Bob is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Bob has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bob T Kawabe

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

January 26, 2021 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #2: 1003 Bishop Street, Suite 2700, Honolulu, HI 96813
RIA
CRD#: 108050
Clermont, FL
Current

January 26, 2021 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #3: 1003 Bishop Street, Suite 2700, Honolulu, HI 96813
BD
CRD#: 31243
Clermont, FL
Past

February 26, 2016 - March 10, 2021

THE WEALTH CONSULTING GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 173194
HONOLULU, HI
Past

August 8, 2013 - September 8, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
HONOLULU, HI
Past

August 8, 2013 - February 12, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
HONOLULU, HI
Past

January 30, 2007 - August 9, 2013

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
HONOLULU, HI
Past

January 30, 2007 - August 9, 2013

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
HONOLULU, HI
Past

September 5, 2003 - February 1, 2007

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
HONOLULU, HI
Past

September 19, 2002 - September 5, 2003

KAWABE & ASSOCIATES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 121128
HONOLULU, HI
Past

September 16, 2002 - August 20, 2002

KAWABE & ASSOCIATES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 121128
HONOLULU, HI
Past

September 13, 2002 - September 19, 2002

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
HONOLULU, HI
Past

August 29, 2001 - February 1, 2007

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
HONOLULU, HI
Past

November 30, 2000 - August 31, 2001

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
WALTHAM, MA
Past

July 10, 2000 - November 30, 2000

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

May 19, 1994 - July 24, 2000

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 25, 1993 - November 27, 1993

MAIN STREET MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 547
BOSTON, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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

IAR
Arizona
(3/14/2025)
RR
California
(1/26/2021)
IAR
California
(1/26/2021)
RR
Florida
(1/26/2021)
IAR
Florida
(3/15/2021)
RR
Hawaii
(1/26/2021)
IAR
Hawaii
(1/26/2021)
IAR
Massachusetts
(3/30/2021)
IAR
Nevada
(2/24/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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)


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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#: 108050Clermont, FL

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