Matthew Z. Schuster

VALMARK ADVISERS

Chicago, IL

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CRD#: 6667196

Professional summary

Matthew Zachary Schuster, who also goes by Matthew Zachary Schuster, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Matthew has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Matthew Zachary Schuster

Other business activities

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ASSETMARK FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. (PARENT COMPANY) - IN CONCORD, CA - INVESTMENT RELATED - EMPLOYMENT START DATE 08/2017 - 160 HRS / MONTHLY, NATIONAL CONSULTANT OF ASSETMARK, INC. - A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER - IN CONCORD CA - AFFILIATE OF ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC. - INVESTMENT RELATED.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 27, 2025 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 108050

Chicago, IL

Current

May 27, 2025 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243

Chicago, IL

Past

April 10, 2018 - January 21, 2025

ASSETMARK, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 109018

Chicago, IL

Past

February 1, 2018 - January 21, 2025

ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC

CRD#: 169804

Chicago, IL

Past

August 17, 2016 - February 28, 2017

OPPENHEIMERFUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

CRD#: 7834

CENTENNIAL, CO

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

Illinois
(5/27/2025)

IAR

Illinois
(5/27/2025)

Indiana
(5/27/2025)

IAR

Indiana
(5/27/2025)

Ohio
(5/27/2025)

IAR

Ohio
(6/3/2025)

Pennsylvania
(5/27/2025)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(5/28/2025)

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

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/8/2018

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 4/10/2018

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 8/17/2016

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts 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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Matthew Z. Schuster

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Matthew Zachary Schuster's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

ASSETMARK, INC.

ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC

OPPENHEIMERFUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 6/8/2018

Series 65

Date: 4/10/2018

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 8/17/2016

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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