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Craig Allan Welch Jr

Craig Allan Welch Jr

CFP®
VALMARK ADVISERS
Akron, OH
·CRD# 4879626·22 years experience

Professional Summary

Craig Allan Welch Jr, CFP®, who also goes by Craig Allan Welch Jr., Craig Allan Welch, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Akron, Ohio and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Akron, Ohio. Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Craig has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and...

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Craig Allan Welch Jr., Craig Allan Welch

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2007

Years of Experience

22 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.·CRD# 108050
RIA
130 Springside Drive, Akron, OH 44333
April 10, 2018 - Present
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 31243
BD
130 Springside Dr. #120, Akron, OH 44333
April 9, 2018 - Present
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC·CRD# 136300
BD
Cleveland, OH
June 7, 2011 - March 22, 2018
VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.·CRD# 108050
RIA
Akron, OH
November 14, 2005 - June 13, 2011
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 31243
BD
Akron, OH
November 17, 2004 - June 13, 2011

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Current Firm

VA
VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

VALMARK ADVISERS INC | VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 108050 / SEC#: 801-55564
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/29/1998 Approved)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wyoming (8/11/2017 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

130 Springside Drive Suite 300, Akron, OH 44333

Phone Number

(800) 765-5201

# of Employees

280

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US 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 (6/1/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

20,881

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$10,166,311,019

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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.) CUNA Mutual Group, 5910 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, WI 53705; Sale of Pension Termination Annuity; YES Investment Related; 4/17/2020 Start Date; 1-5 hours per month; compensated from the placement of the annuity./// 2.) IVL Baseball & IVL Baseball Teams: 1669 West 130th Street, Building 5, Hinckley, OH 44233. Baseball/Softball training and club teams; NOT Investment Related; New effective date is 2/1/2026, although baseball/softball operations have continued since 7/2021; Co-Owner; Approximately 1-5 hours per month; Compensated by Profit Distributions./// 3.) Co-owner of the following sports training organizations: Swish 365 Canton, LLC, Swish 365 Holdings, LLC, and Swish 365 Franchise, LLC, not investment related; 1-5 hours/month; no client involvement; compensation is partnership distributions./// 4.) The University of Akron, Department of Finance, Advisory Board Member; College of Business 259 S Broadway St, Akron, OH 44325; Board Member for the Department of Finance at The University of Akron; Participate in quarterly meetings to help advise the department of Finance at UA; NOT investment related; 1-5 hrs per month; Start 2005; There is no compensation paid to me./// 5.) CSAH Holdings, Inc.; 5800 Arlyne Lane, Medina, OH 44256; Holding company - It has no operations or assets.; Partner; NOT investment related; 1-5 hr per month; Start 2021; There is no compensation from this business.///

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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 - SEC (5/29/1998 Approved)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wyoming (8/11/2017 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(6/6/2018)
RR
Alaska
(6/6/2018)
RR
Arizona
(6/6/2018)
RR
Arkansas
(6/6/2018)
RR
California
(6/6/2018)
RR
Colorado
(6/6/2018)
RR
Connecticut
(6/6/2018)
RR
Delaware
(6/6/2018)
RR
District of Columbia
(6/6/2018)
RR
Florida
(4/9/2018)
RR
Georgia
(6/6/2018)
RR
Hawaii
(6/6/2018)
RR
Idaho
(6/6/2018)
RR
Illinois
(6/6/2018)
RR
Indiana
(4/9/2018)
RR
Iowa
(6/6/2018)
RR
Kansas
(6/6/2018)
RR
Kentucky
(6/6/2018)
RR
Louisiana
(6/6/2018)
RR
Maine
(6/6/2018)
RR
Maryland
(6/6/2018)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/6/2018)
RR
Michigan
(4/9/2018)
RR
Minnesota
(6/6/2018)
RR
Mississippi
(6/6/2018)
RR
Missouri
(6/6/2018)
RR
Montana
(6/6/2018)
RR
Nebraska
(6/6/2018)
RR
Nevada
(6/6/2018)
RR
New Hampshire
(6/6/2018)
RR
New Jersey
(6/6/2018)
RR
New Mexico
(6/6/2018)
RR
New York
(6/6/2018)
RR
North Carolina
(6/6/2018)
RR
North Dakota
(6/6/2018)
RR
Ohio
(4/9/2018)
IAR
Ohio
(4/10/2018)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/6/2018)
RR
Oregon
(6/6/2018)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/9/2018)
RR
Rhode Island
(6/6/2018)
RR
South Carolina
(6/6/2018)
RR
South Dakota
(6/6/2018)
RR
Tennessee
(6/6/2018)
RR
Texas
(6/6/2018)
RR
Utah
(6/6/2018)
RR
Vermont
(6/6/2018)
RR
Virginia
(6/6/2018)
RR
Washington
(6/6/2018)
RR
West Virginia
(6/6/2018)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/6/2018)
RR
Wyoming
(6/6/2018)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

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

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2006About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 2004About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Apr 2005About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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