John K. Tarwater

VALMARK ADVISERS

Kettering, OH 45429

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CRD#: 7571423

Professional summary

John Kent Tarwater, who also goes by John K Tarwater, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Kettering, Ohio and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Kettering, Ohio.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. John has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

John K Tarwater

Other business activities

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1.) Cedarville University; University Professor; Teach classes in finance and financial planning; start 08/2017; not investment related; 40+ hours/month; salary/// 2.) Regents Wealth Planning; Owner / Advisor of Registered Investment Advisor; Provide financial advice; investment related; 100% owner; 20-40 hours/month; fee based on AUM///

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 16, 2025 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 4489 Far Hills Avenue, Kettering, OH 45429

RIA

CRD#: 108050

Kettering, OH

Current

June 9, 2025 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 4489 Far Hills Avenue, Kettering, OH 45429

CRD#: 31243

Kettering, OH

Past

April 17, 2024 - July 25, 2025

REGENT'S WEALTH PLANNING LLC

RIA

CRD#: 330602

CEDARVILLE, OH

Past

June 9, 2022 - March 23, 2023

RIDGELINE WEALTH PLANNING LLC

RIA

CRD#: 307702

DAYTON, 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".

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

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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

Florida
(6/11/2025)

IAR

Florida
(6/20/2025)

Michigan
(6/11/2025)

IAR

Michigan
(6/16/2025)

Ohio
(6/9/2025)

IAR

Ohio
(6/17/2025)

Oregon
(6/11/2025)

IAR

Oregon
(6/16/2025)

IAR

Utah
(7/17/2025)

Wisconsin
(6/11/2025)

IAR

Wisconsin
(6/19/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/17/2025

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 5/21/2022

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 6/9/2025

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 5/5/2025

Securities Industry Essentials 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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John K. Tarwater

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

REGENT'S WEALTH PLANNING LLC

RIDGELINE WEALTH PLANNING LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 5/17/2025

Series 65

Date: 5/21/2022

Series 7TO

Date: 6/9/2025

SIE

Date: 5/5/2025

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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