Mark J. Giraud

VALMARK ADVISERS

Irvine, CA 92618

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CRD#: 6114037

Professional summary

Mark Joseph Giraud, CFP®, who also goes by Joseph Giraud, Mark Joseph Giraud, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Irvine, California and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Irvine, California.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Mark has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Joseph Giraud | Mark Joseph Giraud

Other business activities

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1.) MARK GIRAUD - INSURANCE AGENT - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - QUEEN CREEK, AZ - SINCE 07/2013 - INVESTMENT RELATED 2.) UNCOMPROMISING FINANCIAL - PRESIDENT - DBA NAME FOR MARKETING PURPOSES ONLY - QUEEN CREEK, AZ - SINCE 09/2020 - INVESTMENT RELATED

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2017

Experience

Current

January 9, 2024 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 8855 Research Dr. Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92618

RIA

CRD#: 108050

Irvine, CA

Current

January 8, 2024 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 9890 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618

CRD#: 31243

Irvine, CA

Past

August 13, 2013 - January 23, 2024

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

RIA

CRD#: 20804

Queen Creek, AZ

Past

July 23, 2013 - January 23, 2024

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

CRD#: 20804

Queen Creek, AZ

Past

March 19, 2013 - May 1, 2013

FINANCIAL ADVISERS OF AMERICA, LLC

CRD#: 142170

SANTA ANA, CA

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".

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)

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.

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

Arizona
(1/8/2024)

IAR

Arizona
(1/10/2024)

California
(1/8/2024)

IAR

California
(1/9/2024)

Delaware
(1/8/2024)

IAR

Delaware
(1/9/2024)

Florida
(1/8/2024)

IAR

Florida
(2/4/2024)

Georgia
(1/8/2024)

IAR

Georgia
(1/11/2024)

Idaho
(1/8/2024)

IAR

Idaho
(1/9/2024)

Kansas
(1/8/2024)

IAR

Kansas
(1/9/2024)

Louisiana
(1/8/2024)

IAR

Louisiana
(1/9/2024)

North Carolina
(1/8/2024)

IAR

North Carolina
(1/9/2024)

IAR

South Carolina
(1/3/2025)

Texas
(1/8/2024)

IAR

Texas
(1/9/2024)

Virginia
(1/8/2024)

IAR

Virginia
(1/9/2024)

Washington
(1/8/2024)

IAR

Washington
(1/9/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 8/13/2013

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: 3/18/2013

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

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)

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC SEC FORM 2A FIRM BROCHURE (6/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	19,096
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 8,379,181,235

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Mark J. Giraud

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Mark Joseph Giraud's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

FINANCIAL ADVISERS OF AMERICA, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 8/13/2013

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/18/2013

FINRA

Current Firm

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

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