Kathleen A. Mcgrath

VALMARK ADVISERS

Westlake, OH 44145

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CRD#: 2622547

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 Westlake, Ohio 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 Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Kathleen A Mcgrath | Kathleen Mcgrath

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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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2008

Experience

Current

August 14, 2020 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 1991 Crocker Road Suite 400, Westlake, OH 44145

RIA

CRD#: 108050

Westlake, OH

Current

August 18, 2020 - Present

W3 WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1991 Crocker Road Suite #600, Westlake, OH 44145Office #2: 1991 Crocker Road Suite 400, Westlake, OH 44145

RIA

CRD#: 129549

Westlake, OH

Current

August 14, 2020 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1991 Crocker Road, #600, Westlake, OH 44145

CRD#: 31243

Westlake, OH

Past

January 1, 2008 - August 17, 2020

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

WESTLAKE, OH

Past

January 1, 2008 - August 17, 2020

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

WESTLAKE, OH

Past

January 8, 2007 - January 1, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 4

WESTLAKE, OH

Past

January 5, 2007 - January 3, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

CRD#: 4

WESTLAKE, OH

Past

November 22, 1999 - January 22, 2007

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 566

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

February 14, 1997 - January 22, 2007

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 566

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

July 14, 1995 - February 21, 1997

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

NEW YORK, NY

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)

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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.

Visual representation of state registrations

IAR

Arizona
(12/7/2020)

Florida
(8/14/2020)

IAR

Georgia
(10/4/2023)

Michigan
(6/3/2024)

New Jersey
(8/14/2020)

Ohio
(8/14/2020)

IAR

Ohio
(8/16/2020)

South Carolina
(9/1/2020)

Texas
(8/14/2020)

IAR

Texas
(1/24/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/26/1995

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/19/1995

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 2/24/2003

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/3/1995

General Securities 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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Kathleen A. Mcgrath

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Kathleen Ann Mcgrath's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

W3 WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/26/1995

Series 63

Date: 7/19/1995

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 31

Date: 2/24/2003

Series 7

Date: 7/3/1995

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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