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Bob Tetsuya Kawabe

CFP®
VALMARK ADVISERS
Clermont, FL
·CRD# 2337455·33 years experience

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.

At a Glance

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Bob T Kawabe

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2005

Years of Experience

33 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.·CRD# 108050
RIA
1. Clermont, FL2. 1003 Bishop Street, Suite 2700, Honolulu, HI 96813
January 26, 2021 - Present
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 31243
BD
1. Clermont, FL2. Mililani, HI3. 1003 Bishop Street, Suite 2700, Honolulu, HI 96813
January 26, 2021 - Present
THE WEALTH CONSULTING GROUP·CRD# 173194
RIA
Honolulu, HI
February 26, 2016 - March 10, 2021
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Honolulu, HI
August 8, 2013 - September 8, 2016
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Honolulu, HI
August 8, 2013 - February 12, 2021
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
RIA
Honolulu, HI
January 30, 2007 - August 9, 2013
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
BD
Honolulu, HI
January 30, 2007 - August 9, 2013
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
RIA
Honolulu, HI
September 5, 2003 - February 1, 2007
KAWABE & ASSOCIATES, LLC·CRD# 121128
RIA
Honolulu, HI
September 19, 2002 - September 5, 2003
KAWABE & ASSOCIATES, LLC·CRD# 121128
RIA
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September 16, 2002 - August 20, 2002
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
RIA
Honolulu, HI
September 13, 2002 - September 19, 2002
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
BD
Honolulu, HI
August 29, 2001 - February 1, 2007
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK·CRD# 8032
BD
Waltham, MA
November 30, 2000 - August 31, 2001
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 20068
BD
Phoenix, AZ
July 10, 2000 - November 30, 2000
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 5167
BD
New York, NY
May 19, 1994 - July 24, 2000
MAIN STREET MANAGEMENT COMPANY·CRD# 547
BD
Boston, MA
June 25, 1993 - November 27, 1993

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Current Firm

VA
VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

VALMARK ADVISERS INC | VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 108050 / SEC#: 801-55564
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/29/1998 Approved)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wyoming (8/11/2017 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

130 Springside Drive Suite 300, Akron, OH 44333

Phone Number

(800) 765-5201

# of Employees

280

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US 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 (6/1/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

20,881

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$10,166,311,019

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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) Kawabe & Associates, LLC; Non-Variable Insurance DBA; Investment Related; 10% Time Spent; Fixed Insurance: Life, Annuity, DI, LTC ///
(2) Kawabe & Associates, LLC; Honolulu, HI; Owner/Advisor; start 04/2022; Business Planning/Consulting and Life Coaching; not investment related; compensation in the form of consulting fees from clients and potential clients for services and value delivered.///
(3) Property Owner; Rental property; not investment related; compensation rental income less property management fees/month.

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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 - SEC (5/29/1998 Approved)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wyoming (8/11/2017 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
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)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

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

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed May 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 1993About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2004About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1993About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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