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George M. Groome

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CRD#: 808531
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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.

George Morrow Groome, who also goes by George Morrow Groome, was a registered financial professional .

George is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1975. George had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 6TO, Series 22TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


George Morrow Groome

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

July 17, 2017 - December 31, 2017

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108050
Asheville, NC
Past

July 10, 2017 - August 16, 2021

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

June 14, 2007 - August 24, 2021

COLTON GROOME FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 128365
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

January 21, 2004 - December 31, 2016

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108050
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

January 2, 2004 - December 31, 2016

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

December 31, 2001 - December 31, 2003

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

February 9, 1995 - October 21, 1998

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 16, 1994 - December 31, 1994

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 12, 1986 - January 3, 1989

LINCOLN NATIONAL PENSION INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 10293
Past

March 12, 1986 - June 4, 1994

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 12, 1986 - June 4, 1994

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 13, 1975 - December 31, 2003

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/7/1998
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 6/9/1975
Registered Representative Examination

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#: 108050

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