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Steven James Gibson

CFP®
PLANTE MORAN INSURANCE AGENCY
SOUTHFIELD, MI
·CRD# 4022300·26 years experience

Professional Summary

Steven James Gibson, CFP®, who also goes by Steve James Gibson, is a registered financial advisor currently at PLANTE MORAN INSURANCE AGENCY located in Southfield, Michigan and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Schaumburg, Illinois. Steven is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Steven has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Best-Interest Standard

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Fee Structure

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

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Other Aliases

Steve James Gibson

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2008

Years of Experience

26 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PLANTE MORAN INSURANCE AGENCY·CRD# 127257
BD
1. 3000 Town Center Suite 100, Southfield, MI 480752. 200 N Martingale Rd. 9th Floor, Schaumburg, IL 60173
April 17, 2013 - Present
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 31243
BD
200 N. Martingale 9th Floor, Schaumburg, IL 60173
May 6, 2013 - Present
PLANTE MORAN FINANCIAL ADVISORS·CRD# 112158
RIA
Chicago, IL
April 17, 2013 - June 19, 2023
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 628
RIA
Chicago, IL
September 28, 2009 - March 22, 2013
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 628
BD
Chicago, IL
September 28, 2009 - March 22, 2013
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.·CRD# 7059
BD
Chicago, IL
May 29, 2007 - August 15, 2008
CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES·CRD# 23988
BD
Chicago, IL
April 15, 2003 - May 29, 2007
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
May 30, 2001 - August 28, 2001
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
January 7, 2000 - February 17, 2000
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
January 7, 2000 - March 4, 2003

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Current Firm

VS
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243 / SEC#: 8-45463
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

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

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

4

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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) Investment Advisor Representative for Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC. No compensation. Registered to comply with state registration requirements allowing for the distribution of investment advisor material. 2) Fixed Life & Fixed Annuity sales; NOT Investment Related, 5/15/20 Start Date; approximate 1-5 hrs per month; Commission Paid on sales.

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
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
(3/16/2023)
RR
Colorado
(5/21/2020)
RR
Florida
(5/16/2017)
RR
Illinois
(4/17/2013)
RR
Indiana
(6/24/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/19/2026)
RR
Michigan
(11/6/2019)
RR
New Mexico
(10/4/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(5/18/2017)
RR
Ohio
(5/14/2020)
RR
Texas
(9/5/2023)
RR
Washington
(3/16/2023)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Mar 2000About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2000About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Feb 2020About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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