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Matthew J. Dunn

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CRD#: 4882331
MD

Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Matthew James Dunn was a registered financial professional .

Matthew is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2005. Matthew had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, Series 79TO, Series 52TO, Series 31, SIE, Series 7, Series 14, Series 53, Series 27 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Past

January 6, 2023 - October 10, 2024

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
AKRON, OH
Past

October 13, 2022 - October 31, 2022

COOPERATIVE SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 317969
DULLES, VA
Past

July 25, 2022 - October 31, 2022

IKONA PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 318986
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 16, 2021 - October 31, 2022

FLYING CLOUD SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 167621
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 26, 2021 - June 1, 2021

FINALIS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 305908
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 4, 2018 - April 1, 2021

STRATOS WEALTH SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 290230
Beachwood, OH
Past

March 11, 2014 - April 1, 2021

STRATOS WEALTH PARTNERS, LTD

RIA
CRD#: 153184
BEACHWOOD, OH
Past

March 10, 2014 - April 15, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
BEACHWOOD, OH
Past

July 3, 2013 - March 11, 2014

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

July 3, 2013 - March 11, 2014

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

January 24, 2013 - June 11, 2013

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 566
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

February 17, 2010 - December 20, 2012

FIRST WILSHIRE SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6609
PASADENA, CA
Past

February 5, 2010 - December 20, 2012

FIRST WILSHIRE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6609
PASADENA, CA
Past

January 1, 2005 - October 6, 2005

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 877
PASADENA, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/16/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/10/2019
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/29/2004
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 11/14/2013
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 27
Date: 7/12/2010
Financial and Operations Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 3/16/2010
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

VS
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

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Company Information

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243

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