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Brian S. Towle

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CRD#: 3047684
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Brian Scott Towle, who also goes by Brian S Towle, Brian Scott Towle, was a registered financial professional .

Brian is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. Brian had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 53, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Brian S Towle | Brian Scott Towle

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

January 12, 2023 - March 8, 2023

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
AKRON, OH
Past

August 3, 2018 - May 21, 2019

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115927
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

June 4, 2018 - May 21, 2019

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

October 23, 2009 - May 17, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

October 23, 2009 - May 17, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

August 24, 2006 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
DALLAS, TX
Past

August 23, 2006 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 27, 2005 - May 2, 2006

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 27, 2005 - May 2, 2006

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 6, 2005 - July 25, 2006

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 6, 2005 - July 25, 2006

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 1, 2005 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 1, 2005 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 11, 2004 - January 31, 2005

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

November 7, 2003 - January 31, 2005

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 7, 2003 - January 31, 2005

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

May 9, 2003 - November 7, 2003

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

April 4, 2003 - November 7, 2003

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 1, 2002 - March 4, 2003

HARRISDIRECT LLC

BD
CRD#: 42159
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

December 9, 2000 - May 23, 2002

HARRIS INVESTORLINE INC.

BD
CRD#: 6362
SEATTLE, WA
Past

June 16, 2000 - December 9, 2000

HARRIS INVESTORLINE

BD
CRD#: 6580
CHICAGO, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/29/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243 / SEC#: , 8-45463

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
130 Springside Drive Suite 300, Akron, OH 44333-2431
Mailing Address
130 Springside Drive Suite 300, Akron, OH 44333-2431
Phone number
(800) 765-5201
Established
Ohio since 12/08/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VALMARK INVESTMENTS, LLCSHAREHOLDER
CALLAHAN, CALEB JONATHANEVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER5011454
KOZENKO, ELIZABETH ERINFINOP6218110
RYBKA, LAWRENCE JOSEPHPRESIDENT, CEO1661511
WILBURN, DOUGLAS FREDERICKCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/GENERAL COUNSEL1407686

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Company Information


VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243

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