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Jeffrey K. Garnica

VALMARK ADVISERS
Cincinnati, OH 45242
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CRD#: 4546581
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Professional summary


Jeffrey Kenneth Garnica, who also goes by Jeff Kenneth Garnica, Jeffery Kenneth Garnica, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Cincinnati, Ohio and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Jeffrey is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Jeffrey has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 66, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jeff Kenneth Garnica | Jeffery Kenneth Garnica

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. Personal rental property, 2305 park avenue, Cincinnati OH 45212, property owner, repair broken items and handle finances, investment related business, started October 1998, 1-5 hours per month, receives compensation in form of rent collection/// 2. Secure Future Network, Insurance brokerage, 4489 Far Hills Ave., Kettering, OH 45429, Owner, Sole member LLC and primary business is providing insurance brokerage for One America solutions, investment related business, started 5/2018, 1-5 hours per month, receives compensation via override on insurance products/// 3. American Financial Education Alliance, Chapter President, Instructor, Non profit adult financial education classes, Teaching courses in Social Security, Taxes in Retirement and Medicare and Long Term Care, not investment related, started April 2018, 1-5 hours per month, receives no compensation. /// 4. Buddyins; Long Term Care Insurance sales; NOT Investment Related; Start Date 6/21/2021; Approximately 6-10 hrs. per month.///

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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

January 21, 2020 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 4225 Malsbary Rd. Ste. 100, Cincinnati, OH 45242
RIA
CRD#: 108050
Cincinnati, OH
Current

January 16, 2020 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 4225 Malsbary Road Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45242
BD
CRD#: 31243
Cincinnati, OH
Past

January 28, 2010 - October 29, 2010

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

April 7, 2006 - November 24, 2008

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 16986
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

January 31, 2006 - November 24, 2008

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 16986
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

April 12, 2005 - January 11, 2006

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

January 24, 2003 - March 31, 2005

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

August 23, 2002 - March 31, 2005

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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

IAR
California
(4/8/2022)
RR
Florida
(11/23/2020)
IAR
Florida
(1/20/2021)
RR
Indiana
(9/2/2022)
IAR
Indiana
(9/6/2022)
IAR
Kentucky
(6/24/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(2/11/2022)
RR
Ohio
(1/16/2020)
IAR
Ohio
(1/21/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/11/2020)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(1/26/2022)
RR
Washington
(7/22/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/8/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/23/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 12/27/2019
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative 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#: 108050Cincinnati, OH 45242

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