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James Michael Benson

CRD# 857933·Registered 1978 - 2015
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Professional Summary

James Michael Benson was a registered financial advisor. James was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1978 - 2015. James had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6, Series 26 and Series 40 exams.

At a Glance

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

48 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 31243
BD
Akron, OH
August 4, 2015 - September 30, 2015
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 31243
BD
Akron, OH
October 3, 2007 - September 3, 2013
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.·CRD# 468
BD
Boston, MA
October 2, 2003 - September 21, 2005
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 4095
BD
New York, NY
July 8, 1999 - August 2, 2002
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
BD
Springfield, MA
July 8, 1999 - August 2, 2002
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
BD
New York, NY
March 17, 1998 - August 2, 2002
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES·CRD# 4039
BD
New York, NY
September 16, 1993 - May 20, 1997
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
BD
New York, NY
September 16, 1993 - May 20, 1997
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 5181
BD
Boston, MA
August 19, 1991 - May 31, 1994
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION·CRD# 4806
BD
Boston, MA
March 16, 1988 - December 31, 1993
PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 4452
BD
October 10, 1978 - March 23, 1984

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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)

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

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

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

Regulatory Event

4

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Other business activities

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1990About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Sep 2015About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1988About the Series 6 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Nov 1994About the Series 26 exam

Series 40 — Registered Principal Examination

Passed Sep 1978

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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