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Robert C. Slane

VALMARK ADVISERS
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
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CRD#: 4237399
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Professional summary


Robert Clark Slane is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Cocoa Beach, Florida and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Cocoa Beach, Florida.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Robert 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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1) The Wealth Transfer Group, Inc. is sometimes paid for GRAT administration, Split Dollar administration, Estate Planning design and consultation. I am also engaged by attorneys from time to time to advise them and their clients on split dollar design. I am paid an hourly fee for this./// 2) Speaks on estate planning matters, speeches include speeches to Estate Planning Councils, industry groups, charitable organizations, and industry events. Some of these are paid and some are not paid./// 3) The Wealth Transfer Group, Inc.; 1980 N. Atlantic Ave., Ste. 514, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931; President; Start Date 10/01/1983; Owner; Approximately 40+ hrs. per month; Salary and bonus.///

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 17, 2021 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 1980 N. Atlantic Ave. Ste. 514, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
RIA
CRD#: 108050
Cocoa Beach, FL
Current

September 5, 2018 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1980 N. Atlantic Ave. Suite 514, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
BD
CRD#: 31243
Cocoa Beach, FL
Past

October 9, 2000 - October 6, 2004

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT

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
(4/12/2021)
IAR
Arizona
(6/27/2022)
RR
California
(11/27/2023)
IAR
California
(10/28/2024)
RR
Florida
(9/5/2018)
IAR
Florida
(2/17/2021)
RR
Georgia
(9/5/2018)
RR
Nevada
(4/30/2020)
IAR
Nevada
(4/1/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(9/5/2018)
IAR
North Carolina
(3/7/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(4/1/2019)
IAR
South Carolina
(1/4/2023)
IAR
Utah
(4/1/2024)
RR
Virginia
(9/5/2018)
IAR
Virginia
(1/5/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/10/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
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)
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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#: 108050Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

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