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George T. Groome

VALMARK SECURITIES
Madison, WI 53703
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CRD#: 4747797
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Professional summary

George Tatum Groome, CFP®, who also goes by George Tate Groome, is a registered financial professional 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.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

George Tate Groome

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2007

Experience

Current

November 1, 2004 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 111 South Hamilton Street, Ste. 34, Madison, WI 53703Office #2: 1127-b Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803Office #3: 1870 Brevard Rd, Suite 112, Arden, NC 28704
BD
CRD#: 31243
Madison, WI
Past

April 15, 2009 - January 7, 2026

COLTON GROOME FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 128365
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

February 6, 2008 - December 31, 2017

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108050
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

January 21, 2004 - October 29, 2004

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY

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
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

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/26/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 1/20/2004
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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)
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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

Disclosures

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Company Information

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243Madison, WI 53703

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