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Stephen M Catalano

W3 WEALTH ADVISORS
AKRON, OH
·CRD# 2949448·28 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Stephen Michael Catalano

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Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

28 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

W3 WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 129549
RIA
301 Springside Drive, Akron, OH 44333
October 1, 2020 - Present
VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.·CRD# 108050
RIA
301 Springside Drive, Akron, OH 44333
October 1, 2020 - Present
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 31243
BD
301 Springside Drive, Akron, OH 44333
October 1, 2020 - Present
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
RIA
Akron, OH
June 23, 2006 - October 2, 2020
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
Akron, OH
June 23, 2006 - October 2, 2020
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
RIA
Akron, OH
August 13, 1999 - July 14, 2006
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
BD
Akron, OH
May 29, 1998 - July 14, 2006

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Current Firm

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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

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. ) 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.///

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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
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)
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 Jersey
(7/14/2026)
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)
RR
Utah
(2/13/2026)
IAR
Utah
(2/17/2026)
IAR
Virginia
(10/1/2020)
IAR
West Virginia
(3/25/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/1/2020)
IAR
Wisconsin
(10/1/2020)

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 1998About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Apr 1998About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1998About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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