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Michael J. Ison

VALMARK SECURITIES
Greenville, SC 29601
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CRD#: 4480507
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Professional summary

Michael Joseph Ison, who also goes by Mike Ison, is a registered financial professional currently at VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Greenville, South Carolina.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Mike Ison

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

June 30, 2025 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 200 E. Camperdown Way, Greenville, SC 29601Office #2: 450 S. Orange Avenue Suite 1200, Orlando, FL 32801
BD
CRD#: 31243
Greenville, SC
Past

September 18, 2023 - July 11, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
LAKE MARY, FL
Past

April 12, 2022 - September 19, 2023

FINTRUST BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 41608
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

January 8, 2016 - March 17, 2022

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
ORLANDO, FL
Past

May 9, 2013 - October 30, 2015

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10645
ORLANDO, FL
Past

August 1, 2012 - May 10, 2013

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 137115
LONGWOOD, FL
Past

July 6, 2007 - March 30, 2010

M&I FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 16517
LONGWOOD, FL
Past

April 9, 2007 - August 1, 2012

M&I FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 16517
LONGWOOD, FL
Past

October 11, 2006 - February 28, 2007

NBC SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17870
ORLANDO, FL
Past

March 10, 2006 - February 28, 2007

NBC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17870
ORLANDO, FL
Past

February 25, 2005 - March 15, 2006

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

May 6, 2003 - February 28, 2005

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI

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

RR
Florida
(6/30/2025)
RR
Virginia
(7/15/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/9/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/11/2006
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 5/5/2003
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
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#: 31243Greenville, SC 29601

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