SC
Stephen M. Catalano
W3 WEALTH ADVISORS
AKRON, OH 44333
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CRD#: 2949448
SC
Professional summary
Stephen M Catalano, who also goes by Stephen Michael Catalano, is a registered financial advisor currently at W3 WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Akron, Ohio and VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Akron, Ohio.
Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Stephen has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Stephen Michael Catalano
Other business activities
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1. ) The Ninth Light Dojo; Vice President of Martial Arts Studio; volunteer position; no compensation; start 10/2022; not investment related./// 2.) W3 Wealth Advisors; Akron, OH; start 10/2020; managing partner; shareholder; wealth management; investment related; compensation is quarterly distributions./// 3.) Western Golf Association of Evans Scholars Foundation; Director, No duties required, Occasionally, will interview applicants for the scholarship, NOT Investment Related; Approximately 1-5 hrs. per month.///
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 1, 2020 - Present
W3 WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 301 Springside Drive, Akron, OH 44333RIA
CRD#: 129549
AKRON, OH
Current
October 1, 2020 - Present
VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.
Office #1: 301 Springside Drive, Akron, OH 44333RIA
CRD#: 108050
AKRON, OH
Current
October 1, 2020 - Present
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 301 Springside Drive, Akron, OH 44333BD
CRD#: 31243
AKRON, OH
Past
June 23, 2006 - October 2, 2020
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
AKRON, OH
Past
June 23, 2006 - October 2, 2020
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
AKRON, OH
Past
August 13, 1999 - July 14, 2006
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 8174
AKRON, OH
Past
May 29, 1998 - July 14, 2006
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
AKRON, OH
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
RR
Alabama(10/1/2020)
IAR
Alabama(10/1/2020)
RR
California(10/1/2020)
IAR
California(10/1/2020)
RR
Colorado(10/1/2020)
IAR
Colorado(10/1/2020)
IAR
District of Columbia(5/18/2021)
RR
District of Columbia(6/1/2022)
RR
Florida(10/1/2020)
IAR
Florida(10/15/2020)
RR
Illinois(10/1/2020)
IAR
Illinois(10/15/2020)
IAR
Indiana(10/1/2020)
IAR
Kansas(7/22/2022)
RR
Michigan(10/1/2020)
IAR
Michigan(10/5/2020)
RR
Minnesota(10/1/2020)
IAR
Minnesota(10/6/2020)
RR
Nevada(10/1/2020)
IAR
Nevada(10/12/2020)
IAR
New York(11/16/2022)
IAR
North Carolina(10/2/2020)
RR
Ohio(10/1/2020)
IAR
Ohio(10/1/2020)
RR
Oregon(10/1/2020)
IAR
Oregon(10/9/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania(10/1/2020)
IAR
Pennsylvania(10/1/2020)
RR
South Carolina(10/1/2020)
IAR
South Carolina(10/6/2020)
RR
Texas(10/1/2020)
IAR
Texas(10/1/2020)
IAR
Virginia(10/1/2020)
IAR
West Virginia(3/25/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(10/1/2020)
IAR
Wisconsin(10/1/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
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)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 19,096 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 8,379,181,235 |
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Company Information
VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.
CRD#: 108050Akron, OH 44333TRUST BUT VERIFY
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