JT
Joseph A. Trovato
VALMARK ADVISERS
Bakersfield, CA 93309
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CRD#: 4148762
JT
Professional summary
Joseph Anthony Trovato is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Bakersfield, California and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Bakersfield, California.
Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Joseph has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) JOSEPH TROVATO DBA "TROVATO WEALTH MANAGEMENT", 4925 COMMERCE DRIVE, SUITE 100, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309; FINANCIAL PLANNING/WEALTH MANAGEMENT/INSURANCE SALES; INVESTMENT RELATED; STARTED 07/2012; PRESIDENT; CLIENT INVOLVEMENT-GENERAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, TRADING RECOMENDATIONS AND SALES; INTERACTION WITH CLIENTS RENDERING ADVICE AND SUPERVISING ACCOUNTS; ALL COMP PAID THROUGH BROKER DEALER, INSURANCE AGENCY OR DIRECTLY FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANIES///
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 6, 2017 - Present
VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.
Office #1: 4925 Commerce Drive, Suite 100, Bakersfield, CA 93309RIA
CRD#: 108050
Bakersfield, CA
Current
March 1, 2017 - Present
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 4925 Commerce Drive Suite 100, Bakersfield, CA 93309BD
CRD#: 31243
Bakersfield, CA
Past
October 19, 2011 - March 5, 2017
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 7717
BAKERSFIELD, CA
Past
October 19, 2011 - March 5, 2017
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7717
BAKERSFIELD, CA
Past
June 5, 2009 - March 30, 2011
SUMMIT INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 133320
BAKERSFIELD, CA
Past
September 27, 2004 - October 20, 2011
VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 108050
BAKERSFIELD , CA
Past
July 6, 2004 - October 20, 2011
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 31243
BAKERSFIELD, CA
Past
September 24, 2002 - December 31, 2008
SUMMIT INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 133320
BAKERSFIELD, CA
Past
May 1, 2000 - July 9, 2004
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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VA
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)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.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(3/1/2017)
IAR
Arizona(3/15/2024)
RR
California(3/1/2017)
IAR
California(3/6/2017)
RR
Colorado(3/1/2017)
RR
Connecticut(7/3/2025)
RR
Florida(3/1/2017)
IAR
Florida(11/9/2021)
RR
Georgia(3/2/2017)
RR
Idaho(3/1/2017)
IAR
Idaho(4/12/2017)
IAR
Kansas(10/17/2024)
RR
Minnesota(3/1/2017)
IAR
Minnesota(3/10/2017)
IAR
Mississippi(7/8/2021)
RR
Mississippi(7/20/2021)
RR
Montana(3/1/2017)
IAR
Montana(9/24/2021)
RR
Nevada(3/1/2017)
IAR
Nevada(2/1/2019)
RR
New Mexico(3/1/2017)
RR
New York(7/16/2025)
IAR
New York(9/29/2025)
RR
North Carolina(3/1/2017)
IAR
North Carolina(9/28/2017)
RR
Ohio(3/1/2017)
IAR
Ohio(3/6/2017)
RR
Oregon(3/13/2017)
IAR
Oregon(1/24/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/1/2017)
RR
Texas(3/1/2017)
IAR
Texas(3/6/2017)
IAR
Utah(9/15/2017)
RR
Utah(3/10/2022)
RR
Washington(3/1/2017)
IAR
Washington(3/8/2017)
RR
Wisconsin(3/1/2017)
RR
Wyoming(6/14/2019)
IAR
Wyoming(8/21/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
VA
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)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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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
275
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 19,096 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 8,379,181,235 |
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Company Information
VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.
CRD#: 108050Bakersfield, CA 93309TRUST BUT VERIFY
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