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Ronald B. Ware

VALMARK ADVISERS
Saint Augustine, FL
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CRD#: 2890813
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Professional summary


Ronald Burt Ware, CFP®, who also goes by Ronny Ware, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Saint Augustine, Florida and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Saint Augustine, Florida.

Ronald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Ronald has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ronny Ware

Other business activities


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)WEALTH IMPACT PARTNERS, SALE OF FIXED LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE. COMMISSIONS WILL BE RECEIVED FROM INSURANCE CARRIERS FOR THE SALES./// 2) Borchers Trust Law Group; Of Counsel Attorney; Includes estate, asset protection, and elder law./// 3)Author; Plainville, MA; book writing/ sale of books; start 2013; not investment related./// 4) Aurum Insurance Partners, LLC; 72 Taunton Street, Plainville, MA 02762; Life insurance design, placement, underwriting advocacy, and management, including sales, recalibration, policy management, replacement, and life settlement; Partner; Sales, marketing, policy design, underwriting, advocacy, management, etc. through Valmark Securities and Executive Life Insurance (including PMC, and other available resources from Valmark); YES Investment Related; Start Date 08/14/2025; YES Financial interest, Wholly owned subsidiary of Trove Private Wealth; Approximately 1-5 hrs. per month; compensated by life insurance policy management fees or life insurance commissions.///

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2018

Experience


Current

July 19, 2000 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #2: 72 Taunton Street, Plainville, MA 02762
RIA
CRD#: 108050
Saint Augustine, FL
Current

November 20, 1998 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #2: 72 Taunton Street, Plainville, MA 02762
BD
CRD#: 31243
Saint Augustine, FL
Past

July 11, 1997 - August 28, 1997

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA

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 - (5/29/1998 Approved)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/2017 Terminated)

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

IAR
Alaska
(9/23/2024)
RR
Arizona
(1/23/2014)
IAR
Arizona
(1/23/2014)
RR
California
(5/16/2011)
IAR
California
(2/21/2020)
IAR
Colorado
(3/24/2015)
RR
Colorado
(11/24/2015)
RR
Connecticut
(9/12/2007)
IAR
Connecticut
(9/12/2007)
RR
Delaware
(2/25/2011)
IAR
Delaware
(10/6/2020)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/10/2025)
RR
Florida
(6/21/2002)
IAR
Florida
(1/4/2006)
RR
Georgia
(10/22/2004)
IAR
Georgia
(2/3/2005)
RR
Illinois
(10/31/2017)
IAR
Illinois
(2/16/2021)
IAR
Indiana
(1/3/2013)
RR
Indiana
(1/4/2013)
RR
Louisiana
(9/29/2025)
IAR
Louisiana
(9/29/2025)
RR
Maine
(5/31/2002)
IAR
Maine
(1/4/2006)
RR
Maryland
(3/2/2010)
IAR
Maryland
(4/12/2010)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/20/1998)
IAR
Massachusetts
(7/19/2000)
RR
Michigan
(8/17/2015)
IAR
Michigan
(8/17/2015)
RR
Montana
(3/4/2019)
RR
Nevada
(1/9/2013)
IAR
Nevada
(1/9/2013)
RR
New Hampshire
(6/4/2002)
IAR
New Hampshire
(2/14/2006)
RR
New Jersey
(4/3/2006)
IAR
New Jersey
(4/11/2006)
RR
New York
(10/30/2006)
IAR
New York
(4/6/2021)
IAR
North Carolina
(9/15/2005)
RR
North Carolina
(2/28/2006)
RR
Ohio
(4/21/2017)
IAR
Ohio
(3/16/2018)
RR
Oregon
(12/14/2018)
IAR
Oregon
(4/23/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/14/2013)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(2/14/2013)
RR
Rhode Island
(12/15/1998)
IAR
Rhode Island
(4/11/2002)
RR
South Carolina
(11/5/2018)
IAR
South Carolina
(11/23/2020)
RR
Texas
(5/19/2012)
IAR
Texas
(9/16/2024)
RR
Vermont
(11/30/2010)
RR
Virginia
(5/25/2005)
IAR
Virginia
(4/14/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/7/1997
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VA
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)


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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)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts19,096
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,379,181,235

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Company Information


VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 108050Saint Augustine, FL

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