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Gordon Thomas Chisholm

VALMARK ADVISERS
Chicago, IL
·CRD# 2938261·29 years experience

Professional Summary

Gordon Thomas Chisholm, who also goes by Tom Chisholm, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois. Gordon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Gordon has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Tom Chisholm

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Years of Experience

29 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.·CRD# 108050
RIA
150 South Wacker Drive Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60606
April 23, 2013 - Present
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 31243
BD
Chicago, IL
April 15, 2011 - Present
CLARK SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 43803
BD
Chicago, IL
May 14, 2001 - April 15, 2011
WESTPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C.·CRD# 38449
BD
Jacksonville, FL
September 3, 1997 - May 14, 2001

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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

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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.) FULCRUM PARTNERS, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; STARTED 01/01/2010; 4-5 HOURS PER MONTH, DURING TRADING HOURS; MANAGING DIRECTOR; CLIENT INVOLVEMENT; PROVIDE GROUP BENEFIT PLAN OPPORTUNITIES TO CLIENTS SUCH AS GROUP LIFE, DISABILITY OR A,D&D, FINDER FOR GROUP LIFE, DISABILITY AND A,D&D PLANS; COMPENSATION IN THE FORM OF EITHER A SPLIT OF COMMISSIONS OR FEES/// 2.) CapAquity, LLC; Investment Adviser Representative; duties: financial planning/consulting and asset management; investment related; 1-5 hours/month; compensation is advisory fees./// 3.) World Bicycle Relief; Chicago, IL; Advisory Council for Charitable Organization; Provide and coordinate fund raising; no compensation./// 4.) Forbes Business Council; Chicago, IL; Member of Marketing Organization; Attend Marketing events and publish articles; not investment related; no compensation. /// 5.) One Digital, parent of Resources Investment Advisors LLC; Atlanta, GA; Sr. Vice President for an advisory firm providing employee benefits, HR services, retirement and wealth management, employee well being, and pharmacy consulting; investment related; 40+ hours/ week; w2 employee./// 6.) Watts Lake Capital, LLC;266 Forest Street, Winnetka, IL 60093; Invest in new start up businesses through venture capital; Partner; Co -invest in small start up opportunities; YES Investment Related; Start Date 2014; Yes - Co-partner in investing in small start up through venture capital; Approximately 1-5 hrs. per month; If the venture company sells we receive our return on the increase in value of our investment.///

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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
Arizona
(1/27/2023)
RR
Arkansas
(7/11/2025)
RR
California
(4/15/2011)
RR
Colorado
(11/17/2016)
RR
Connecticut
(1/3/2012)
RR
Delaware
(4/15/2011)
RR
Florida
(1/3/2012)
RR
Illinois
(4/15/2011)
IAR
Illinois
(4/23/2013)
RR
Indiana
(4/15/2011)
RR
Iowa
(4/27/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(4/15/2011)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/3/2012)
RR
Michigan
(4/15/2011)
IAR
Michigan
(4/24/2013)
RR
Minnesota
(4/15/2011)
RR
New York
(4/15/2011)
RR
North Carolina
(4/15/2011)
RR
Ohio
(4/15/2011)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/15/2011)
RR
Texas
(1/3/2012)
RR
Virginia
(4/15/2011)
RR
Washington
(8/9/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/15/2011)

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 Apr 2013About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 1997About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1997About the Series 6 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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