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Mark Leyden

VALMARK SECURITIES
Indianapolis, IN 46240
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CRD#: 2433065
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Professional summary

Mark Leyden is a registered financial professional currently at VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Mark is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Mark has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 3, 2025 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 3815 River Crossing Parkway Suite 100 , Indianapolis, IN 46240
BD
CRD#: 31243
Indianapolis, IN
Past

July 15, 2020 - July 3, 2025

LION STREET FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 165828
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

January 4, 2010 - July 26, 2010

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

January 4, 2010 - July 26, 2010

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

December 7, 2007 - December 8, 2008

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109032
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

November 26, 2007 - December 8, 2008

CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25427
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

March 18, 2005 - August 28, 2006

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

September 18, 2003 - August 28, 2006

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

July 1, 2003 - August 19, 2003

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

May 24, 2000 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 23, 1994 - May 12, 2000

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Indiana
(7/3/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(7/3/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(7/3/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/26/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/21/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 7/15/2020
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 5/30/2020
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/17/2001
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 2/22/1994
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

VS
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243 / SEC#: , 8-45463

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
130 Springside Drive Suite 300, Akron, OH 44333-2431
Mailing Address
130 Springside Drive Suite 300, Akron, OH 44333-2431
Phone number
(800) 765-5201
Established
Ohio since 12/08/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
VALMARK INVESTMENTS, LLCSHAREHOLDER
CALLAHAN, CALEB JONATHANEVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER5011454
KOZENKO, ELIZABETH ERINFINOP6218110
RYBKA, LAWRENCE JOSEPHPRESIDENT, CEO1661511
WILBURN, DOUGLAS FREDERICKCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/GENERAL COUNSEL1407686

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Company Information

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243Indianapolis, IN 46240

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