AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why AdvisorCheck
BF

Brad Dwayne Farnsworth

VALMARK ADVISERS
NEWARK, OH
·CRD# 5351771·18 years experience

Professional Summary

Brad Dwayne Farnsworth is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Newark, Ohio and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Newark, Ohio. Brad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Brad has worked at 2 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

Blog Corner

More Resources

Similar Advisors

JM
James Louis Marshall JR

MARSHALL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

SUGAR LAND, TX · CRD#
View profile
BK
Brandon Krantz

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · CRD#
Ralph Malcolm Brooks JR
Ralph Malcolm Brooks JR

KINGSVIEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BRASELTON, GA · CRD#

Videos & Posts

This advisor has not added any videos or posts yet.

Similar Advisors

JM
James Louis Marshall JR

MARSHALL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

SUGAR LAND, TX · CRD#
Justin Mitchell Brillhart
Justin Mitchell Brillhart

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

HANOVER, PA · CRD#
BK
Brandon Krantz

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · CRD#
Ralph Malcolm Brooks JR
Ralph Malcolm Brooks JR

KINGSVIEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BRASELTON, GA · CRD#

Contact Information

This advisor has not claimed their profile yet, so there is no contact information to display at this time.

Similar Advisors

JM
James Louis Marshall JR

MARSHALL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

SUGAR LAND, TX · CRD#
Justin Mitchell Brillhart
Justin Mitchell Brillhart

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

HANOVER, PA · CRD#
BK
Brandon Krantz

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · CRD#
Ralph Malcolm Brooks JR
Ralph Malcolm Brooks JR

KINGSVIEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BRASELTON, GA · CRD#

Disclosures are events reported to regulators, such as customer disputes, regulatory actions, employment separations, or financial events. Some are resolved, denied, or contested — a disclosure is not a verdict. We recommend asking an advisor directly about any disclosure on their record.

Disclosures on record.

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities. Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Similar Advisors

JM
James Louis Marshall JR

MARSHALL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

SUGAR LAND, TX · CRD#
Justin Mitchell Brillhart
Justin Mitchell Brillhart

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

HANOVER, PA · CRD#
BK
Brandon Krantz

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · CRD#
Ralph Malcolm Brooks JR
Ralph Malcolm Brooks JR

KINGSVIEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BRASELTON, GA · CRD#

Years of Experience

18 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.Current·CRD# 108050
RIA
51 N. Third Street Suite 101, Newark, OH 43055
July 23, 2009 - Present
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.Current·CRD# 31243
BD
51 North Third Street Suite 101, Newark, OH 43055
August 21, 2008 - Present

Similar Advisors

JM
James Louis Marshall JR

MARSHALL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

SUGAR LAND, TX · CRD#
Justin Mitchell Brillhart
Justin Mitchell Brillhart

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

HANOVER, PA · CRD#
BK
Brandon Krantz

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · CRD#
Ralph Malcolm Brooks JR
Ralph Malcolm Brooks JR

KINGSVIEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BRASELTON, GA · CRD#

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

Similar Advisors

JM
James Louis Marshall JR

MARSHALL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

SUGAR LAND, TX · CRD#
Justin Mitchell Brillhart
Justin Mitchell Brillhart

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

HANOVER, PA · CRD#
BK
Brandon Krantz

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · CRD#
Ralph Malcolm Brooks JR
Ralph Malcolm Brooks JR

KINGSVIEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BRASELTON, GA · CRD#

Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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) Rental property owner; own home and rents to tenants for monthly income; not investment related./// 2) Selective Service Board Licking County, Board Member, P.O. Box 94638,Palatine, IL 60094-4638, Volunteer Board Member for US Selective Service, not investment related, started 10/2015, 1-5 hours per month./// 3) Farnsworth Financial Services Inc.; 51 North 3rd St., Ste. 101, Newark, OH 43055; Vice President / Office Manager; YES Investment Related; Start Date 11/2006; Approximately 40+ hrs. per month; W2.///

Similar Advisors

JM
James Louis Marshall JR

MARSHALL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

SUGAR LAND, TX · CRD#
Justin Mitchell Brillhart
Justin Mitchell Brillhart

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

HANOVER, PA · CRD#
BK
Brandon Krantz

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · CRD#
Ralph Malcolm Brooks JR
Ralph Malcolm Brooks JR

KINGSVIEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BRASELTON, GA · CRD#

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
Florida
(3/13/2019)
RR
Ohio
(8/21/2008)
IAR
Ohio
(7/23/2009)

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.

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2008About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

Similar Advisors

JM
James Louis Marshall JR

MARSHALL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

SUGAR LAND, TX · CRD#
Justin Mitchell Brillhart
Justin Mitchell Brillhart

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

HANOVER, PA · CRD#
BK
Brandon Krantz

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · CRD#
Ralph Malcolm Brooks JR
Ralph Malcolm Brooks JR

KINGSVIEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BRASELTON, GA · CRD#

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Brad Dwayne Farnsworth's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Similar Advisors

JM
James Louis Marshall JR

MARSHALL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

SUGAR LAND, TX · CRD#
Justin Mitchell Brillhart
Justin Mitchell Brillhart

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

HANOVER, PA · CRD#
BK
Brandon Krantz

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · CRD#
Ralph Malcolm Brooks JR
Ralph Malcolm Brooks JR

KINGSVIEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BRASELTON, GA · CRD#