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David L. Pelland

VALMARK ADVISERS
Fairlawn, OH 44333
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CRD#: 4193640
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Professional summary


David Lawrence Pelland, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Fairlawn, Ohio and ALDA ADVISORS, INC. located in Akron, Ohio.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. David has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1. RIA STATE REGISTERED IN OHIO UNDER ALDA ADVISORS, INC- EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, SALES. ALSO, SALARY FROM ALDA ADVISORS, INC. FOR SERVICE WORK FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFIT CLIENTS./// 2. RECEIVE BOTH GROUP & INDIVIDUAL COMMISSION FOR HEALTH/LIFE/DI/DENTAL/VISION./// 3.THE STABLES AT ROSE OF SHARON LLC, HORSE BOARDING AND PARTY RENTALS, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED/// 4. Walsh Jesuit High School, 4550 Wyoga Lake Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224; Assistant Men's Varsity Soccer Coach; NOT Investment Related; Start Date 1/1/2021; Approximately 21-40 hrs. per month; Compensated via Annual Stipend.///

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

July 17, 2001 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 2735 Crawfis Blvd., Ste. 210, Fairlawn, OH 44333
RIA
CRD#: 108050
Fairlawn, OH
Current

September 26, 2005 - Present

ALDA ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 4085 Embassy Parkway, Akron, OH 44333
RIA
CRD#: 107527
Akron, OH
Current

July 19, 2000 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 2735 Crawfis Blvd., Ste. 210, Fairlawn, OH 44333
BD
CRD#: 31243
Fairlawn, OH

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".
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
(3/31/2015)
IAR
Arizona
(4/16/2015)
RR
Arkansas
(4/5/2016)
IAR
Arkansas
(4/6/2016)
RR
Florida
(9/13/2001)
IAR
Florida
(4/6/2009)
RR
Illinois
(5/3/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(11/1/2000)
IAR
Kentucky
(7/2/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(12/12/2008)
IAR
Massachusetts
(3/30/2015)
RR
Minnesota
(12/17/2012)
RR
New Jersey
(7/27/2009)
IAR
New Jersey
(1/2/2013)
RR
New York
(7/2/2008)
IAR
North Carolina
(1/2/2013)
RR
North Carolina
(11/23/2021)
RR
Ohio
(7/20/2000)
IAR
Ohio
(7/17/2001)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/5/2001)
RR
Rhode Island
(10/24/2005)
RR
South Carolina
(7/28/2011)
RR
Texas
(3/13/2019)
IAR
Texas
(10/28/2019)
RR
Virginia
(2/11/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/16/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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)
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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)


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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 (6/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts19,096
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,379,181,235

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Company Information


VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 108050Fairlawn, OH 44333

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