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George Tatum Groome

CFP®
VALMARK SECURITIES
Madison, WI
·CRD# 4747797·22 years registered

Professional Summary

George Tatum Groome, CFP®, who also goes by George Tate Groome, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Madison, Wisconsin. George is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. George has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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George Tate Groome

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2007

Years of Experience

22 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.Current·CRD# 31243
BD
1. 111 South Hamilton Street, Ste. 34, Madison, WI 537032. 1127-b Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 288033. 1870 Brevard Rd, Suite 112, Arden, NC 28704
November 1, 2004 - Present

Past

COLTON GROOME FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLCPast·CRD# 128365
RIA
Asheville, NC
April 15, 2009 - January 7, 2026
VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.Past·CRD# 108050
RIA
Asheville, NC
February 6, 2008 - December 31, 2017
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIESPast·CRD# 615
BD
New York, NY
January 21, 2004 - October 29, 2004

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Current Firm

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VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243 / SEC#: 8-45463
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

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

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

4

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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. VALMARK SECURITIES, INC., 130 SPRONGSIDE DRIVE, SUITE 300. AKRON, OH 44333-2431 9INVESTMENT-RELATED). VALMARK IS A SECURITIES BORKER-DEALER AND I AM REGISTRED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FIRM AND MAY RECEIVE COMMISSIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THOSE ACTIVITIES./// 2. COLTON GROOME FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC., 1127-B HENDERSONVILLE ROAD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803; RIA-FEE BASED FINANCIAL PLANNING, INSURANCE AND RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING; INVESTMENT RELATED; STARTED 01/2010; 24 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS; FINANCIAL ADVISOR; CLIENT INVOLVEMENT-I PROVIDE FINANCIAL PLANNING, INSURANCE AND/OR RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES TO CLIENTS; NO COMPENSATION IS PAID TO OR RECEIVED BY ME. ALL REVENUES ARE PAID TO THE COMPANY./// 3.. GROOME HOLDINGS, LLC; HOLDING COMPANY FOR MULTIPLE BUSINESSES; 33.3% OWNER OF THE COMPANY; MANAGEMENT DUTIES; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; NO CLIENT INVOLVEMENT; STARTED 01/2015./// 4. LIFETRUST 3D, LLC, 1127B HENDERSONVILLE RD ASHEVILLE NC 28803, LIFE INSURANCE POLICY MANAGEMENT; President; STARTED 10/2014; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; FINANCIAL INTEREST; NO COMP AT THIS TIME./// 5. COLTON GROOME BENEFITS ADVISORS, LLC, 1127B HENDERSONVILLE ROAD, ASHVILLE, NC 28803; OWNER; MANAGEMENT DUTIES. STARTED 04/29/2010; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; NO ACTIVITY OR COMPENSATION AT THIS TIME./// 6. COLTON GROOME INSURANCE ADVISORS, INC., 1127B HENDERSONVILLE ROAD, ASHVILLE, NC 28803; FIXED LIFE INSURANCE SALES; OWNER; MANAGEMENT DUTIES; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; STARTED 12/19/2015; PROFITS FROM THE COMPANY FLOW TO A HOLDING COMPANY OF WHICH I AM AN EMPLOYEE/OWNER./// 7. GROOME FAMILY ENTERPRISES,1127B HENDERSONVILLE ROAD, ASHVILLE, NC 28803; REAL ESTATE; MEMBER; PASSIVE OWNER; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; STARTED 01/05/1999; NO COMPENSATION WILL BE PAID TO ME. ONLY PARTICIPATE IN OWNER DISTRIBUTIONS./// 8. GROOME SUCCESSION, LLC, 1127B HENDERSONVILLE ROAD, ASHVILLE, NC 28803; PARTNERSHIP FOR BUSINESS SUCCESSION PURPOSES; MEMBER; MANAGEMENT DUTIES; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; STARTED 12/05/2014; I AM AN OWNER; THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS POLICIES IN WHICH MEMBERS SERVE AS THE AGENT; NO COMPENSATION IS PAID TO ME./// 9. AUTHOR; WROTE A BOOK ENTITLED "...THE BEST POLICY"; SELLING SOME COPIES MOSTLY GIVING TO COIS; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; STARTED 02/2015; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; FINANCIAL INTEREST; COMP-THROUGH SALES./// 10. Revocable Living Trust; Fletch, NC; Real Estate Investment - Rental Property; used personal funds for the down payment and improvements. Rental income will start in February 2022; investment related;/// 11. Carolina Day School; 1345 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NC 28803; Coach; Coach for Middle School boys basketball; NOT Investment Related; Start Date 11/8/2023; Approximately 1-5 hrs. per month; Paid $3,000 for the season.///

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(9/9/2021)
RR
Alaska
(2/12/2007)
RR
Arizona
(2/26/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(11/17/2017)
RR
California
(7/18/2012)
RR
Colorado
(2/28/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(1/15/2020)
RR
Florida
(3/6/2012)
RR
Georgia
(8/3/2016)
RR
Hawaii
(7/1/2021)
RR
Illinois
(1/16/2019)
RR
Indiana
(8/3/2016)
RR
Iowa
(3/27/2019)
RR
Louisiana
(2/26/2025)
RR
Maryland
(2/26/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(3/27/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(1/8/2013)
RR
Nevada
(10/7/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(7/10/2024)
RR
New York
(5/27/2009)
RR
North Carolina
(11/1/2004)
RR
Ohio
(2/1/2023)
RR
Oregon
(2/26/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(8/3/2016)
RR
Tennessee
(2/7/2020)
RR
Texas
(11/23/2015)
RR
Virginia
(11/29/2018)
RR
Washington
(12/13/2016)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/4/2022)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 2004About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2004About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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