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William F. Koss

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CRD#: 713150
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

William Frederick Koss, who also goes by Bill Koss, William Federick Koss, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1980. William had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bill Koss | William Federick Koss

Other business activities


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.
--CONSULTANT WITH KOSS OLINGER CONSULTING AS OF 09/06/16; THIS IS INVESTMENT RELATED BUT NO COMPENSATION IS RECEIVED. --RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR TELEVISION COMMENTARY FOR COLLEGE BASKETBALL. THIS IS NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

January 13, 1999 - March 2, 2023

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
GAINESVILLE, FL
Past

May 2, 1989 - January 13, 1999

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, MN
Past

March 13, 1987 - May 19, 1989

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
Past

October 29, 1985 - March 30, 2023

KOSS-OLINGER CONSULTING, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 111855
GAINESVILLE, FL
Past

December 29, 1982 - March 19, 1987

IRG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4182
Past

August 4, 1980 - January 26, 1983

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/9/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 7/24/1980
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


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VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243 / SEC#: , 8-45463

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
130 Springside Drive Suite 300, Akron, OH 44333-2431
Mailing Address
130 Springside Drive Suite 300, Akron, OH 44333-2431
Phone number
(800) 765-5201
Established
Ohio since 12/08/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VALMARK INVESTMENTS, LLCSHAREHOLDER
CALLAHAN, CALEB JONATHANEVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER5011454
KOZENKO, ELIZABETH ERINFINOP6218110
RYBKA, LAWRENCE JOSEPHPRESIDENT, CEO1661511
WILBURN, DOUGLAS FREDERICKCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/GENERAL COUNSEL1407686

Disclosures


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Company Information


VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243

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