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Robert L. Smallwood
BEARD INVESTMENT SERVICES
Canfield, OH 44406
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CRD#: 4838140
RS
Professional summary
Robert Lee Smallwood Jr, who also goes by Robert L Smallwood Jr., Robert L Smallwood, Robert L. Smallwood Jr., Robert Lee Smallwood, is a registered financial advisor currently at BEARD INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Canfield, Ohio and VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Canfield, Ohio.
Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Robert has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 28 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Robert L Smallwood Jr. | Robert L Smallwood | Robert L. Smallwood Jr. | Robert Lee Smallwood
Other business activities
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ROBERT L. SMALLWOOD,JR. CPA; 9504 CALLAWOODS DRIVE, CANFIELD, OH 44406; STARTED 07/2000; 2 HOURS PRE MONTH NOT DURING MARKET HOURS; ACCOUNTANT, TAX, BUSINESS CONSULTING; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; NO CLIENT INVOLVEMENT; COMPENSATION PAID AS SERVICES ARE RENDERED./// BEARD PENSION SERVICES, INC., 3701 Boardman - Canfield Rd. Suite 1, Canfield, OH 44406, 07/2004, 80 HOURS PER MONTH DURING MARKET HOURS. PENSION CONSULTANT/THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; CLIENT INVOLVEMENT; OWNER CONSUTLANT; RUN DAY TO DAY OPS AS WELL AS HANDLE TPA SERVICES FOR CLIENTS./// BEARD INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. 3701 Boardman - Canfield Rd. Suite 1, Canfield, OH 44406, 07/2004, 40 HOURS PER MONTH DURING MARKET HOURS. REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR FIRM; OWNER/IAR; CLIENT INVOLVEMENT; DAY TO DAY OPS AND ASSET MANAGEMENT; COMPENSATION PAID QUARTERLY. ValMark Securities, Inc., 108 W. Western Reserve Road, Youngstown, OH 44514. 01/2017, 40 Hours per month during market hours. Registered Representative, Serve as a registered broker to clients. Compensation - A percentage of gross commissions earned. ValMark Investment Advisors, Inc., 3701 Boardman - Canfield Rd. Suite 1, Canfield, OH 44406, 02/2017, 0-1 Hour per month during market hours. Investment Advisor Representative, Serve as in investment advisor to clients; Compensation - A percentage of gross fees collected. Executive Insurance Agency, Inc., 130 Springside Drive, Akron, Ohio 44333. 02/2017. 2 Hours per month during market hours. Insurance Agent, Insurance agent providing insurance product sales. Compensation - A percentage of gross insurance commissions collected.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 24, 2005 - Present
BEARD INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 3701 Boardman - Canfield Rd. Suite 1, Canfield, OH 44406RIA
CRD#: 106249
Canfield, OH
Current
February 1, 2017 - Present
VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.
Office #1: 3701 Boardman-canfield Rd Suite 1, Canfield, OH 44406RIA
CRD#: 108050
Canfield, OH
Current
January 31, 2017 - Present
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 3701 Boardman-canfield Rd Suite 1, Canfield, OH 44406BD
CRD#: 31243
Canfield, OH
Past
November 10, 2004 - February 9, 2017
BEARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 113913
YOUNGSTOWN, OH
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
RR
Florida(1/31/2017)
IAR
Georgia(7/29/2019)
IAR
Maryland(7/17/2024)
IAR
Ohio(1/24/2005)
RR
Ohio(1/31/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/31/2017)
IAR
Pennsylvania(6/26/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 28
Date: 12/15/2005
Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal ExaminationSRO 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)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 19,096 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 8,379,181,235 |
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Company Information
VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.
CRD#: 108050Canfield, OH 44406TRUST BUT VERIFY
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