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Valerie K. Brennan

CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
Indianapolis, IN 46240
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CRD#: 3156911
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Professional summary

Valerie Kay Brennan, who also goes by Valerie Kay Bunting, is a registered financial advisor currently at CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Valerie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Valerie has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Valerie Kay Bunting

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)INDEPENDENT INS AGENT. 3925 RIVER CROSSING PARKWAY 3RD FLOOR INDIANAPOLIS IN 46240. SALE OF INS PRODUCTS OUTSIDE OF INTERSECURITIES. HOURS MINIMAL. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. (2)WEALTH MGMT TEAM. INDIANAPOLIS IN 46240. INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS. PRINCIPAL SINCE 12/2001. FINANCIAL & ESTATE PLANNING. FULL TIME POSITION.(3)SOMERSET CPAS, P.C. 3925 RIVER CROSSING PKWY INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240. PRINCIPAL. TAX PLANNING AND COMPLIANCE, CONSULTING , FINANCIAL STATEMENT REPORTING. APPROX 175HRS/MO & 128HRS/MO DURING TRADING HRS. START 12/2001. (4)CBIZ, INC; POSITION: CPA; START 03/2023

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 30, 2023 - Present

CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3925 River Crossing Pkwy Ste 140, Indianapolis, IN 46240
RIA
CRD#: 286002
Indianapolis, IN
Past

June 15, 2018 - October 27, 2023

HUNTLEIGH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 113412
Indianapolis, IN
Past

February 1, 2018 - April 4, 2019

WOLFRUM AND CO.

RIA
CRD#: 291243
Indianapolis, IN
Past

January 2, 2018 - October 27, 2023

HUNTLEIGH SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7456
Indianapolis, IN
Past

August 11, 2015 - January 4, 2018

SANCTUARY ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 226606
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 23, 2015 - November 29, 2023

SOMERSET CPAS, P.C.

RIA
CRD#: 112848
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

November 4, 2014 - August 11, 2015

SANCTUARY SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 205
Indianapolis, IN
Past

November 4, 2014 - January 4, 2018

SANCTUARY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 205
Indianapolis, IN
Past

September 23, 2003 - December 2, 2014

SOMERSET CPAS, P.C.

RIA
CRD#: 112848
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

March 15, 2002 - November 24, 2014

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

February 6, 2002 - November 24, 2014

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

December 14, 1998 - February 19, 2002

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
DALLAS, TX

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".
CI
CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | THE INR TEAM OF CBIZ IAS | CBIZ RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 286002 / SEC#: 801-108996

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2017 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Indiana
(10/30/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/8/1999
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/8/1998
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

CI
CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | THE INR TEAM OF CBIZ IAS | CBIZ RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 286002 / SEC#: 801-108996

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2017 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
5959 Rockside Woods Blvd N Suite 600, Cleveland, OH 44131
Mailing Address
Phone number
(216) 447-9000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
86

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CBIZ IAS BROCHURE NO WRAP (3/27/2025)
THE CBIZ INR WRAP BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts2,658
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,491,932,749

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Company Information

CBIZ INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 286002Indianapolis, IN 46240

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