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Kevin N. Tichnell

VALMARK SECURITIES
Akron, OH 44333
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CRD#: 4413967
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Professional summary


Kevin Nicholas Tichnell, CFP® is a registered financial professional currently at VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Akron, Ohio.

Kevin is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Kevin has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

December 15, 2005 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 3500 Embassy Parkway, Akron, OH 44333
BD
CRD#: 31243
Akron, OH
Past

March 23, 2005 - December 18, 2015

SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 117756
AKRON, OH
Past

October 15, 2003 - December 19, 2005

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

May 29, 2002 - October 14, 2003

T. ROWE PRICE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8348
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

August 9, 2001 - October 25, 2001

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 9, 2001 - October 25, 2001

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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

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Alabama
(5/3/2019)
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Arizona
(11/4/2015)
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California
(11/4/2015)
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Colorado
(1/2/2018)
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Delaware
(11/4/2015)
RR
Florida
(12/15/2005)
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Georgia
(1/2/2018)
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Illinois
(11/4/2015)
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Indiana
(11/11/2015)
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Kansas
(11/4/2015)
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Kentucky
(6/2/2016)
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Maine
(8/31/2023)
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Massachusetts
(5/3/2019)
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Michigan
(11/4/2015)
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Minnesota
(1/2/2025)
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Montana
(11/4/2015)
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New Hampshire
(8/31/2023)
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New Jersey
(11/4/2015)
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New Mexico
(9/30/2016)
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New York
(11/4/2015)
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North Carolina
(11/4/2015)
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Ohio
(12/15/2005)
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Oklahoma
(11/4/2015)
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Pennsylvania
(1/7/2009)
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South Carolina
(11/4/2015)
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Tennessee
(8/17/2011)
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Texas
(11/4/2015)
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Utah
(11/4/2015)
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Virginia
(11/4/2015)
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Washington
(11/4/2015)
RR
West Virginia
(11/4/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/23/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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#: 31243Akron, OH 44333

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