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Thomas G. Anderson

VALMARK ADVISERS
St. Peter, MN 56082
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CRD#: 4764223
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Professional summary


Thomas George Anderson II, CFP®, CIMA®, who also goes by Chip George Anderson II, Thomas George Anderson, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in St. Peter, Minnesota and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in St. Peter, Minnesota.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Thomas has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Chip George Anderson Ii | Thomas George Anderson

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.) Kansas City Life~ Not Investment Related~3520 Broadway~Kansas City~MO~64111~Insurance Agent~Insurance Sales Agent~6/23/2017~1-5 hrs~Sales of fixed life insurance./// 2.) Mutual of Omaha~ Not Investment Related~3300 Mutual of Omaha Plaza~Omaha~NE~68175~Insurance Agent~Insurance Sales Agent~12/6/2016~1-5 hrs~LTC Insurance Sales./// 3.) United Life Insurance Co~'Not Investment Related~200 1st Street SE, Ste. 1300~Cedar Rapids~IA~52401~Insurance Agent~Other~7/2/2012~1-5 hrs~Insurance sales agent./// 4.) Harvest Community Church, 700 1st Ave No, Lester Prairie, MN 55354; Church; Elder/Treasurer; Operating in a three-year term as elder with a one-year position as Treasurer; NOT Investment Related; Start Date 4/1/2025; Approximately 6-10 hrs. per month; Volunteer position, no compensation./// 5.) AFEA - American Financial Education Alliance; 8514 McAlpine Park Dr. STE 280, Charlotte, NC 28211; Financial Education; Elder/Treasurer; Chapter President / Instructor; NOT Investment Related; Start Date 04/01/2025; Approximately 1-5 hrs. per month; no compensation./// 6.) The Signpost, LLC; 313 Edgewood Dr. So., Glencoe, MN 55336; Sign Manufacturing and Sales; Partner; Owner and Operator involved in sales, manufacturing and installation of signs; NOT Investment Related; Start Date 07/07/2025; As owner I contributed in the purchase of the business and will share the profits as a 33.34% owner; Approximately 1-5 hrs. per month; Ownership distribution of profits.///

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®

Start date: 2007

Experience


Current

September 12, 2022 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 418 South Minnesota Ave. Suite 10, St. Peter, MN 56082
RIA
CRD#: 108050
St. Peter, MN
Current

September 12, 2022 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 418 South Minnesota Ave. Suite 10, St. Peter, MN 56082
BD
CRD#: 31243
St. Peter, MN
Past

January 24, 2014 - September 20, 2022

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
GLENCOE, MN
Past

December 11, 2007 - September 20, 2022

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Glencoe, MN
Past

February 9, 2006 - November 29, 2007

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
HUTCHINSON, MN
Past

March 11, 2004 - January 11, 2006

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA

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
Florida
(9/30/2022)
RR
Florida
(6/15/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(9/12/2022)
IAR
Minnesota
(9/12/2022)
IAR
Ohio
(1/31/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/9/2004
Uniform Combined State Law 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#: 108050St. Peter, MN 56082

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