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Stephen O. Rothschild

VALMARK SECURITIES
Phoenix, AZ
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CRD#: 405767
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Professional summary


Stephen Otto Rothschild, who also goes by Steve Rothschild, is a registered financial professional currently at VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Stephen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1973. Stephen has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Steve Rothschild

Other business activities


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1) THE FRED SALE AGENCY, INC.OWNER; INSURANCE SALES; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED./// 2) Stephen O. Rothschild DBA M21 Consulting; Phoenix, AZ; owner; Consulting on Fixed Products; Not-investment related; compensation= fees;

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 30, 2002 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
Phoenix, AZ
Past

February 8, 2010 - December 3, 2014

M21 CONSULTING

RIA
CRD#: 152586
PARADISE VALLEY, AZ
Past

January 5, 2007 - December 31, 2025

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108050
Phoenix, AZ
Past

May 15, 1998 - December 31, 2005

ROTHSCHILD SALE & ASSOCIATES INC

RIA
CRD#: 104968
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

April 21, 1987 - September 30, 2002

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

July 25, 1984 - April 21, 1987

AMERICAN CAPITAL EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13272
Past

April 2, 1973 - June 3, 1987

GENERAL AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 3963

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(9/30/2002)
RR
California
(9/30/2002)
RR
Colorado
(10/30/2002)
RR
Florida
(9/30/2002)
RR
Illinois
(9/30/2002)
RR
Missouri
(9/30/2002)
RR
Texas
(9/30/2002)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/30/2002)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/15/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 3/24/1973
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/17/1985
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VS
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#: 31243Phoenix, AZ

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