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Mark B. Schwendeman

VALMARK ADVISERS
MARIETTA, OH 45750
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CRD#: 736583
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Professional summary


Mark Born Schwendeman is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Marietta, Ohio and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Marietta, Ohio.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Mark has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
1. LARMARK LLC, MARIETTA, OH/USA-GENERAL MANAGER AND 1/2 OWNER; LARMARK OWNS THE BUILDING THAT HOUSES THE SCHWENDEMAN AGENCY,INC.; Rental income is generated./// 2. INDEPENDENT FULL SERVICE INSURANCE AGENCY, INCLUDING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY, GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE AND AM ALSO 50% SHAREHOULDER OF SCHWENDEMAN AGENCY, INC./// 3. Mid-Ohio Valley, i.e. low cost natural gas, water for manufacturing and transportation, and proximity to 50% of the North American market. Volunteers and staff of the Shale Crescent will be calling on the top 200 energy users in the world to locate their businesses in the Mid-Ohio Valley. The officers and board of Shale Crescent USA, Inc. will all be volunteers. The business has one employee and one contract (1099) employee. The business is a 501(c-4) entity. I serve as Chairman of the Board. Contributions to finance operations will be directed to the Marietta Community Foundation. Not investment related. 11-20 hours per month. No compensation will be paid./// TRUSTEE, SCHWENDEMAN AGENCY, INC., 401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN/// 4. VALLEY CONSOLIDATED INS. AGENCY, 50% OWNER, VP/// 5. HRO, LLC, 50% OWNER HUMAN RESOURCES OUTSOURCING COMPANY/// 6. PRESIDENT/OWNER OF MARKBORN MANAGEMENT CO., INC. PROVIDES SEMINAR AND MARKETING FOR THE SCHWENDEMAN AGENCY, INC. RECEIVE FEES PAID BY SCHWENDEMAN AGENCY, INC./// 7. PROACTIVE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC (PHS, LLC); WELLNESS MGT COMPANY FOR EMPLOYERS TO ENGAGE SERVICES FOR POPULATION HEALTH MGT; COMPLIMENT SCHWENDEMAN AGY, IN. EMPLOYER BENEFITS BOOK OF BUSINESS. I AM 50% OWNER OF SCHWENDEMAN AGENCY, INC.; MEMBER; MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED./// 8. MARIETTA COUNTRY CLUB; FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER; STARTED 11/2013; REVIEWS THE FINANCES OF THE CLUB AND HELPS CREATE THE BUDGET; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; NO CLIENT CONTACT; NO COMPENSATION./// 9.MARIETTA COUNTRY CLUB, INC., 705 PIKE STREET MARIETTA OH 45750, GOLF COUNTRY CLUB,BOARD OF DIRECTORS-PRESIDENT,ONE OF 9 BOARD MEMBERS WHO WILL OVERSEE CLUB OPERATIONS AND MAKE POLICY DECISIONS. NON INVESTMENT RELATED.START DATE 1/1/17.HAS A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THE COMPANY; A FAMILY EQUITY MEMBERSHIP.1-5 HOURS A MONTH.NO COMPENSATION WILL BE PAID TO ME./// 10. Marathon Health, LLC, Direct Pay Primary Care Clinic for health services, The health insurance dept of Schwendeman Agency, Inc, of which I am 50% owner, is having discussions with employer clients about starting clinics with e Marathon Health, 6-10 hours per month, may earn commission.///

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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

December 18, 2009 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 109 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750
RIA
CRD#: 108050
MARIETTA, OH
Current

April 1, 2009 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 109 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750Office #2: 2100 Dudley Avenue, Parkersburg, WV 26101
BD
CRD#: 31243
Marietta, OH
Past

January 19, 2006 - April 6, 2009

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
MARIETTA, OH
Past

October 6, 2004 - April 6, 2009

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
MARIETTA, OH
Past

October 29, 1998 - October 14, 2004

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2225
APPLETON, WI
Past

February 2, 1998 - October 28, 1998

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

April 27, 1988 - December 31, 1997

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 26, 1986 - May 5, 1988

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
Past

September 14, 1981 - April 15, 1986

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
Past

September 14, 1981 - April 17, 1986

THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

BD
CRD#: 2873

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
California
(5/3/2017)
RR
Colorado
(2/21/2020)
RR
Florida
(1/2/2014)
RR
Kentucky
(1/4/2016)
RR
Maryland
(8/11/2020)
RR
Missouri
(5/3/2017)
RR
Nevada
(3/16/2011)
RR
North Carolina
(7/14/2009)
RR
Ohio
(4/1/2009)
IAR
Ohio
(12/18/2009)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/3/2011)
RR
South Carolina
(1/12/2017)
IAR
South Carolina
(1/23/2017)
RR
Texas
(1/3/2011)
IAR
Texas
(1/7/2011)
RR
Virginia
(3/20/2020)
RR
West Virginia
(4/1/2009)
IAR
West Virginia
(1/7/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/1/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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
275

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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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)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts19,096
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,379,181,235

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Company Information


VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 108050Marietta, OH 45750

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