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Kenton Mickley

VALMARK ADVISERS
Mt. Vernon, OH 43050
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CRD#: 7010906
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Kenton MickleyVALMARK ADVISERS

Professional summary


Kenton Mickley, who also goes by Kenton Otto Mickley, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Mt. Vernon, Ohio and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Mt. Vernon, Ohio.

Kenton is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Kenton has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Aliases


Kenton Otto Mickley

Other business activities


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1) Spearman Financial Services; 710B South Main Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050; Salaried Employee; YES Investment Related; Start date 07/01/2020; Approximately 40+ hrs. per month; Compensated by salary and percentage of compensation of business brought in./// 2) Knox County Career Center Advisory Board - College Business U; 306 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050; Volunteer time to help the teacher and students as needed; Board Member; Get updates on the curriculum/class. Help give ideas to make the class better and help make connections for the students in the community. Have to attend 2 advisory board meetings a year; NOT Investment Related; Start Date 10/1/2022; Approximately 1-5 hrs. per month; No Compensation./// 3) AmSpirit Business Connections; 110 Coshocton Ave. Suite A, Mt. Vernon, OH 43050; Local networking business chapter; Take attendance and call on officers for their reports. Then takes over for the president if they are absent; NOT Investment Related; Start Date 1/1/2024; Approximately 1-5 hrs. per month; Volunteer no compensation./// 4) Central Christian Church; 17833 Gambier Rd, Mt Vernon, OH 43050; Stewardship and oversight of the church's financial resources to support its congregation, mission, and ministry; Member of Church Finance Committee; Help with budget planning, financial management/procedure; NOT Investment Related; Start Date 07/14/2025; Approximately 1-5 hrs. per month; No Compensation./// 5) CES Credit Union Board; 1215 Yauger Rd, Mount Vernon, OH 43050; Board Member; Part of the group that is responsible for providing strategic leadership, ensuring financial stability, and maintaining legal compliance. We must attend meetings, review materials in advance, hire/supervise the CEO, act as ambassadors, and make decisions in the organization's best interest to advance its mission; Start 11/2025; NOT investment related; 1-5 hrs. per month; no compensation, volunteer.///

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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

July 30, 2020 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 710 B South Main Street, Mt. Vernon, OH 43050
RIA
CRD#: 108050
Mt. Vernon, OH
Current

May 30, 2020 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 710 B South Main Street, Mt. Vernon, OH 43050
BD
CRD#: 31243
MT. VERNON, OH

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
Alaska
(12/4/2023)
RR
California
(12/7/2023)
RR
Florida
(9/29/2022)
RR
Illinois
(8/2/2024)
RR
Maryland
(8/26/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(3/25/2024)
RR
Ohio
(7/20/2020)
IAR
Ohio
(7/30/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/8/2026)
IAR
Texas
(1/2/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/17/2021
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 5/30/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
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
280

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 (2/24/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts20,881
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,166,311,019

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Company Information


VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 108050Mt. Vernon, OH 43050

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