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Kathleen Ann Mcgrath

CFP®
VALMARK ADVISERS
Venice, FL
·CRD# 2622547·31 years experience

Professional Summary

Kathleen Ann Mcgrath, CFP®, who also goes by Kathleen A Mcgrath, Kathleen Mcgrath, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Venice, Florida and W3 WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Westlake, Ohio. Kathleen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Kathleen has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and...

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Kathleen A Mcgrath, Kathleen Mcgrath

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Disclosures on record.

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2008

Years of Experience

31 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.·CRD# 108050
RIA
1. Venice, FL2. 1991 Crocker Road Suite 400, Westlake, OH 44145
August 14, 2020 - Present
W3 WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 129549
RIA
1. 1991 Crocker Road Suite #600, Westlake, OH 441452. 1991 Crocker Road Suite 400, Westlake, OH 44145
August 18, 2020 - Present
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 31243
BD
1. 1991 Crocker Road, #600, Westlake, OH 441452. Venice, FL
August 14, 2020 - Present
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
RIA
Westlake, OH
January 1, 2008 - August 17, 2020
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
Westlake, OH
January 1, 2008 - August 17, 2020
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.·CRD# 4
RIA
Westlake, OH
January 8, 2007 - January 1, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.·CRD# 4
BD
Westlake, OH
January 5, 2007 - January 3, 2008
KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.·CRD# 566
RIA
Cleveland, OH
November 22, 1999 - January 22, 2007
KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.·CRD# 566
BD
Cleveland, OH
February 14, 1997 - January 22, 2007
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
New York, NY
July 14, 1995 - February 21, 1997

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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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1) Hugs and Hope Foundation; 911 Bates Dr, Rocky River, OH 44116; 501c Foundation, Mission is to provide assistance to families whose loved ones have been affected by ongoing lung cancer treatments, Board Member board; Attend meetings and plan fund raising event; Start Date 04/04/2016; Approximately 1-5 hours per month; volunteer position; no compensation./// 2) W3 Wealth Management LLC; 1991 Crocker Road, Suite 600, Westlake OH 44145; Principal; Wealth Management And Financial Planning; YES Investment Related; Start Date 8/14/2020; Approximately 40+ hrs. per month; Compensated by fees./// 3.) Westwood Country Club; 22625 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116; private club; Finance committee member; Unpaid volunteer committee position. No investment or cash management access. Attend meetings once per month, review financials, participate in budgeting, approve and recommend budget for Board approval; NOT investment related; Start Date 10/01/2024; 1-5 approximate hrs per month; no compensation.///

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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
(12/7/2020)
RR
Florida
(8/14/2020)
IAR
Florida
(5/1/2026)
IAR
Georgia
(10/4/2023)
RR
Michigan
(6/3/2024)
IAR
Michigan
(1/29/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(8/14/2020)
RR
Ohio
(8/14/2020)
IAR
Ohio
(8/16/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(9/1/2020)
RR
Texas
(8/14/2020)
IAR
Texas
(1/24/2025)

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 Jul 1995About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 1995About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Feb 2003About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1995About 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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