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Nathan Adam Kastner

Nathan A. Kastner

VALMARK ADVISERS
OPELIKA, AL 36801
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CRD#: 5024820
Nathan Adam Kastner

Professional summary


Nathan Adam Kastner, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Opelika, Alabama and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Opelika, Alabama.

Nathan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Nathan has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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. TAX PREPARER FOR SMITH-KASTNER WEALTH MANAGEMENT. I WILL RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR THIS FROM SMITH-KASTNER WEALTH MANAGEMENT./// 2. SMITH-KASTNER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC; RENTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT; MANAGING MEMBER; OVERSEE MANAGEMENT OF RENTAL PROPERTY; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; STARTED 03/2015; OWN 50% OF CORPORATION; NO COMPENSATION./// 3. Provides conservatorship services in conjunction w/probate court order and trustee services to a few individuals and trusts, Yes, Investment related; 1/1/19 Start date; Approximate 1-5 hrs per month; Compensated on billable hrs for trust services, flat or hourly rate for conservatorships./// 4. Rotary International Opelika; Opelika, AL; Treasurer of Non-profit civic organization; Invoicing, payment of organizational expenses, reporting of financials to Board of directors; not investment related; no compensation./// 5. Smith-Kastner Wealth Management, LLC; 1800 Airport Road, Opelika, AL 36801; Managing Member; Day-to-day management of a financial services firm, provide financial advice and products to a wide range of clients; YES Investment Related; Start Date 02/2005; Own 25% of Corporation; Approximately 40+ hrs. per month; Salary.///

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2010

Experience


Current

February 17, 2011 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 1800 Airport Road, Opelika, AL 36801
RIA
CRD#: 108050
OPELIKA, AL
Current

September 14, 2005 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1800 Airport Rd., Opelika, AL 36801
BD
CRD#: 31243
Opelika, AL

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

RR
Alabama
(9/23/2005)
IAR
Alabama
(2/17/2011)
IAR
Arkansas
(10/30/2017)
RR
California
(9/24/2021)
RR
Colorado
(10/29/2021)
RR
Florida
(10/29/2021)
RR
Georgia
(1/2/2013)
IAR
Georgia
(1/2/2013)
RR
Idaho
(10/29/2021)
RR
Illinois
(8/13/2021)
IAR
Louisiana
(9/7/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(7/30/2021)
IAR
North Carolina
(7/30/2021)
IAR
Ohio
(11/4/2022)
RR
Ohio
(5/14/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(3/7/2014)
RR
South Dakota
(9/10/2024)
IAR
South Dakota
(9/11/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(11/16/2018)
RR
Texas
(6/23/2016)
IAR
Texas
(6/8/2017)
RR
Utah
(9/2/2021)
IAR
Utah
(10/29/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/22/2005
Uniform Securities Agent 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#: 108050Opelika, AL 36801

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