Bob T. Kawabe

VALMARK ADVISERS

Clermont, FL

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CRD#: 2337455

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.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Bob T Kawabe

Other business activities

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(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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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2005

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

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

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

CRD#: 10409

HONOLULU, HI

Past

November 30, 2000 - August 31, 2001

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

CRD#: 8032

WALTHAM, MA

Past

July 10, 2000 - November 30, 2000

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 20068

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

May 19, 1994 - July 24, 2000

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 5167

NEW YORK, NY

Past

June 25, 1993 - November 27, 1993

MAIN STREET MANAGEMENT COMPANY

CRD#: 547

BOSTON, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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)

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

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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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IAR

Arizona
(3/14/2025)

California
(1/26/2021)

IAR

California
(1/26/2021)

Florida
(1/26/2021)

IAR

Florida
(3/15/2021)

Hawaii
(1/26/2021)

IAR

Hawaii
(1/26/2021)

IAR

Massachusetts
(3/30/2021)

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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

275

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 (6/16/2025)

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC SEC FORM 2A FIRM BROCHURE (6/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	19,096
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 8,379,181,235

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Bob T. Kawabe

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Bob Tetsuya Kawabe's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

THE WEALTH CONSULTING GROUP

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

KAWABE & ASSOCIATES, LLC

KAWABE & ASSOCIATES, LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

MAIN STREET MANAGEMENT COMPANY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 5/21/1999

Series 63

Date: 6/10/1993

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 6/9/2004

Series 6

Date: 6/24/1993

FINRA

Current Firm

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

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