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James M. Benson

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CRD#: 857933
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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.

James Michael Benson was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1978. James had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6, Series 26 and Series 40 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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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Experience

Past

August 4, 2015 - September 30, 2015

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
AKRON, OH
Past

October 3, 2007 - September 3, 2013

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
AKRON, OH
Past

October 2, 2003 - September 21, 2005

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 8, 1999 - August 2, 2002

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 8, 1999 - August 2, 2002

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

March 17, 1998 - August 2, 2002

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 16, 1993 - May 20, 1997

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 16, 1993 - May 20, 1997

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 19, 1991 - May 31, 1994

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 16, 1988 - December 31, 1993

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 10, 1978 - March 23, 1984

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/24/1990
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 9/30/2015
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 3/14/1988
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 11/28/1994
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 40
Date: 9/25/1978
Registered Principal Examination

Current Firm

VS
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

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Company Information

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243

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