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David R. Minich

VALMARK ADVISERS
RICHFIELD, OH 44286
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CRD#: 4454244
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Professional summary


David Rutger Minich, CFP®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Richfield, Ohio and WAYNE D. MINICH & COMPANY, INC. located in Richfield, Ohio.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. David has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) I HAVE PLACED DISABILITY INSURANCE THROUGH BERKSHIRE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICAN (GUARDIAN). RECEIVE COMMISSIONS AS LTC INSURANCE AGENT FOR HARDING AND HARDING./// 2) President -The Heritage Study Group, 4603 W. Streetsboro Road ,P.O. Box 472 Richfield, OH 44286. Prepare Governance agenda, run Governance meeting, collect membership dues, pay vendors, make policy proposals and long-range planning. 1-5 HOURS PER WEEK. I do not receive compensation. Started 1/01/2011./// 3) Midland National Life Insurance Company; 4350 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266;Life Insurance - Term Conversion; Not Investment Related; 8/2/19 start date; 1-5 hours approximate per month, Commissions paid directly to Applied Financial Concepts from Midland./// 4) Chandler Commons Home Owners Association, Home owners association board of directions, VP of Grounds, Maintain common grounds within the neighborhood by working with contracted service providers (landscapers, tree removal, electricians, plumbers, etc.), started 2/1/21, not investment related, 6-10 hours per month, volunteer position, receives no compensation./// 5) Applied Financial Concepts, Inc.; 4603 W. Streetsboro Road, Richfield, OH 44286; President, Meet with clients to present, implement and review Financial Plan and Financial Planning items.; YES Investment Related; Start Date 06/2001; Owns 25% of the business; Approximately 40+ hrs. per month; W-2 wages.///

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2007

Experience


Current

August 1, 2005 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 4603 W. Streetsboro Road, Richfield, OH 44286
RIA
CRD#: 108050
RICHFIELD, OH
Current

November 14, 2005 - Present

WAYNE D. MINICH & COMPANY, INC.

Office #1: 4603 W. Streetsboro Road, Richfield, OH 44286Office #2: 4603 W. Streetsboro Road, Richfield, OH 44286Office #3: 4603 W. Streetsboro Road, Richfield, OH 44286
RIA
CRD#: 121236
Richfield, OH
Current

July 15, 2005 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 4603 W. Streetsboro Road, Richfield, OH 44286
BD
CRD#: 31243
Richfield, 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
California
(1/16/2007)
IAR
California
(3/3/2010)
RR
Colorado
(6/28/2013)
IAR
Colorado
(6/28/2013)
RR
Delaware
(8/14/2009)
IAR
Delaware
(3/18/2022)
RR
Florida
(5/18/2022)
IAR
Florida
(6/6/2022)
IAR
Illinois
(5/20/2025)
IAR
Minnesota
(3/5/2019)
RR
Minnesota
(6/12/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(1/11/2013)
IAR
North Carolina
(5/18/2022)
RR
Ohio
(7/15/2005)
IAR
Ohio
(8/1/2005)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/16/2015)
IAR
Oklahoma
(6/16/2015)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/31/2008)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(5/18/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(7/13/2018)
IAR
South Carolina
(7/13/2018)
RR
Virginia
(1/20/2010)
IAR
Virginia
(1/3/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/16/2006
Uniform Securities Agent 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#: 108050Richfield, OH 44286

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