Richard G. Topp

VALMARK ADVISERS

Hattiesburg, MS 39401-8025

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CRD#: 4073283

Professional summary

Richard Gordon Topp is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Madison, Mississippi.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Richard has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 2, 2022 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 2 Southern Pointe Parkway, Ste. 100, Hattiesburg, MS 39401-8025

RIA

CRD#: 108050

Hattiesburg, MS

Current

January 27, 2000 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 224 Waterford Square, Madison, MS 39130

CRD#: 31243

Madison, MS

Past

September 25, 2009 - December 31, 2024

CENTERPOINT ADVANTAGE, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 116656

HATTIESBURG, MS

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

VALMARK ADVISERS INC | VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 108050 / SEC#: 801-55564

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/1998 Approved)

Wyoming

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/2017 Terminated)

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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

Louisiana
(9/25/2023)

Mississippi
(5/19/2000)

IAR

Mississippi
(6/2/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/29/2009

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/18/2000

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 1/26/2000

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

VALMARK ADVISERS INC | VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 108050 / SEC#: 801-55564

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/1998 Approved)

Wyoming

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/2017 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

130 Springside Drive Suite 300, Akron, OH 44333

Mailing Address

Phone number

(800) 765-5201

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

280

SEC notice filing (52 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 (2/24/2026)

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC SEC FORM 2A FIRM BROCHURE (2/24/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	20,881
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 10,166,311,019

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Richard G. Topp

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CENTERPOINT ADVANTAGE, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/29/2009

Series 63

Date: 5/18/2000

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 1/26/2000

FINRA

Current Firm

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

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