Valerie M. Downs

MAGNATE ADVISORY SERVICES

Bardstown, KY 40004

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CRD#: 5079238

Professional summary

Valerie M. Downs, who also goes by Valerie Ann Blanford, Val Downs, Valerie Ann Downs, Valerie Metcalfe Downs, is a registered financial advisor currently at MAGNATE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Bardstown, Kentucky and SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED located in Bardstown, Kentucky.

Valerie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Valerie has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Valerie Ann Blanford | Val Downs | Valerie Ann Downs | Valerie Metcalfe Downs

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 18, 2017 - Present

MAGNATE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 201 East Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004

RIA

CRD#: 283056

Bardstown, KY

Current

February 14, 2017 - Present

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 201 East Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004

RIA

CRD#: 46947

Bardstown, KY

Past

April 22, 2010 - February 13, 2017

IC ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 140190

BARDSTOWN, KY

Past

April 20, 2010 - February 13, 2017

THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.

CRD#: 17839

BARDSTOWN, KY

Past

April 11, 2007 - April 20, 2010

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 120222

LOUISVILLE, KY

Past

May 19, 2006 - April 22, 2010

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 421

BARDSTOWN, KY

Past

May 4, 2006 - April 22, 2010

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 421

BARDSTOWN, KY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MAGNATE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283056 / SEC#: 801-118616

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2020 Approved)

Indiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/11/2020 Terminated)

Kentucky

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/7/2020 Terminated)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/7/2020 Terminated)

Tennessee

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/8/2020 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/7/2020 Terminated)

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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.

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

Florida
(1/15/2019)

Kentucky
(2/14/2017)

IAR

Kentucky
(5/18/2017)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 3/31/2006

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/21/2006

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

MAGNATE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283056 / SEC#: 801-118616

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2020 Approved)

Indiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/11/2020 Terminated)

Kentucky

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/7/2020 Terminated)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/7/2020 Terminated)

Tennessee

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/8/2020 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/7/2020 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

400 Blankenbaker Parkway Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40243

Mailing Address

Phone number

(502) 855-3160

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MASLLC FORM ADV PART 2A 2024 FINAL (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	2,074
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 260,916,167

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Valerie M. Downs

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

IC ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MAGNATE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 3/31/2006

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/21/2006

FINRA

Current Firm

MAGNATE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

MAGNATE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

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