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Cathy Marie Jacobs

VALMARK ADVISERS
AKRON, OH
·CRD# 2369055·33 years experience

Professional Summary

Cathy Marie Jacobs, who also goes by Cathy Jacobs, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Akron, Ohio and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Akron, Ohio. Cathy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Cathy has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 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

Cathy Jacobs

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

33 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.·CRD# 108050
RIA
130 Springside Drive Suite 300, Akron, OH 44333
December 22, 2015 - Present
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 31243
BD
130 Springside Drive Suite 300, Akron, OH 44333
January 1, 2016 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Akron, OH
September 18, 2013 - January 13, 2014
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Akron, OH
September 18, 2013 - January 13, 2014
FIRSTMERIT ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 125249
RIA
Akron, OH
April 30, 2010 - September 18, 2013
FIRSTMERIT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC·CRD# 149680
BD
Akron, OH
January 14, 2010 - September 18, 2013
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION·CRD# 12984
RIA
Akron, OH
May 6, 2008 - January 22, 2010
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION·CRD# 12984
BD
Akron, OH
July 1, 2005 - January 14, 2010
FIRSTMERIT SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 35057
BD
Akron, OH
February 1, 1994 - July 1, 2005

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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

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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) HYDRO-LAWN LANDSCAPING & DESIGN, INC.; LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION; STARTED 04/20/2001; PRESIDENT/OWNER OF LANDSCAPE BUSINESS; 5 HRS PER MONTH; NO CLIENT INVOLVEMENT; BOOKKEEPING AND FINANCIAL ASPECTS; ANY PROFIT OR LOSS WILL FLOW TO PERSONAL TAXES./// 2) New Beginnings of Akron; 60 Kauffmans Creek, Clinton, Ohio; Charitable purpose of providing mentoring and workforce development programming for middle and high school aged boys living in underserved communities within Akron, Ohio; Treasurer; Maintain all financial records of the Organization. Reviews budgets, financial statements and audits. Provide guidance on the Organization's financial activities; NOT Investment Related; Start Date February 18, 2025; Approximately 21-40 hrs. per month; Compensated by a small percentage from donations.///

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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.
RR
California
(1/4/2016)
IAR
Ohio
(12/22/2015)
RR
Ohio
(1/4/2016)

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Exams

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

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 Nov 1993About the Series 7 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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