Katherine E. Glidden

VALMARK ADVISERS

Gloucester, MA 01930

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CRD#: 4605510

Professional summary

Katherine Elizabeth Glidden, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Gloucester, Massachusetts and BEAUPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Katherine is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Katherine has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1) Cape Ann Animal Aid; Investment related: no; 4 Paws Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930; Nature or Structure of Business: Non-profit Animal Shelter; Position: President, Board of Directors; Start date: 6/2020 Board Member, 9/2023 President of the Board of Directors; hours per month: 17; securities trading hours 0; Duties: President of the Board of Directors of a local non-profit. Responsibilities include oversight of the activities of the Animal Shelter, raising funds and working with the executive director. Oversight of the financial of the organization is also required.// 2) Cape Ann YMCA; not investment related;7 Gloucester Crossing Road; Gloucester, MA 01930;teaching/coaching; teaching/coaching;9/1/2022;5 hrs./month;0 hrs. during trading; teach group cycle classes at the Cape Ann YMCA and possibly other locations within the YMCA of the North Shore organization./// 3) Beauport Financial Services LLC; 3 Heritage Way, Suite 2, Gloucester, MA 01930; RIA; Advisor, IAR; financial planning; YES Investment Related; Start Date 08/22/2024; Approximately 11-20 hrs. per month; compensated by fees.///

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2021

Experience

Current

August 14, 2024 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 3 Heritage Way, Ste. 2, Gloucester, MA 01930

RIA

CRD#: 108050

Gloucester, MA

Current

October 17, 2024 - Present

BEAUPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3 Heritage Way Suite 2, Gloucester, MA 01930

RIA

CRD#: 129996

Gloucester, MA

Current

August 13, 2024 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 3 Heritage Way Suite 2, Gloucester, MA 01930

CRD#: 31243

Gloucester, MA

Past

July 26, 2023 - August 13, 2024

GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 146509

Wakefield, MA

Past

July 19, 2023 - August 15, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 25803

Wakefield, MA

Past

November 7, 2017 - May 19, 2023

F3LOGIC, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 289863

Wakefield, MA

Past

November 1, 2017 - July 14, 2023

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717

Wakefield, MA

Past

September 4, 2013 - November 10, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 29604

WAKEFIELD, MA

Past

September 22, 2008 - November 10, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

CRD#: 29604

WAKEFIELD, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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

Arizona
(8/13/2024)

Florida
(8/13/2024)

IAR

Florida
(8/19/2024)

Kentucky
(8/13/2024)

Massachusetts
(8/13/2024)

IAR

Massachusetts
(8/27/2024)

New Hampshire
(8/13/2024)

IAR

New Hampshire
(8/14/2024)

IAR

South Carolina
(5/19/2025)

Vermont
(8/13/2024)

IAR

Vermont
(8/14/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/17/2012

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/16/2009

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/18/2008

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

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)

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC SEC FORM 2A FIRM BROCHURE (6/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	19,096
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 8,379,181,235

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Katherine E. Glidden

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Katherine Elizabeth Glidden's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

BEAUPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

F3LOGIC, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/17/2012

Series 63

Date: 6/16/2009

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/18/2008

FINRA

Current Firm

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

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