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Scott Kelly

41 Years of Experience
Madison, WI
Broker

Scott Kelly is a registered investment advisor at Valmark Advisers, INC., based in Madison, WI, with 41 years of industry experience. Scott operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Insurance Planning, and 1 more. Their firm serves 14,890 clients with $10B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
286 advisors
Number of Clients
14,890 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$683K average
Assets Under Management
$10.2B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$50K
Investment management only (planning not offered)

Valmark Advisers offers investment management through several programs, including Valmark ACCESS and ACCESS Direct.

Valmark ACCESS:

  • Fees are calculated as a percentage of your account's assets and are negotiated between you and your advisor, but will not exceed:
    • 1.95% annually for accounts less than $1,000,000
    • 1.75% annually for accounts between $1,000,001 and $2,000,000
    • 1.50% annually for accounts above $2,000,001
  • A minimum investment of $50,000 is generally required.

ACCESS Direct:

  • This program provides access to third-party managers, fee-based annuities, and fee-based variable life insurance contracts. Fees vary depending on the specific solution chosen.
  • American Funds F-2 Direct Program: Fees are 1% of the account value annually.
  • Fee-Based Variable Annuity Program: Fees will not exceed 1.5% of the contract's cash value annually.
  • Fee-Based Variable Life Insurance Fees: Fees will not exceed 1.5% of the contract's cash value annually.

Select Manager Programs:

  • Fees are calculated as a percentage of your account's assets and are negotiated between you and your advisor, but will not exceed:
    • 1.95% annually for accounts between $50,000 and $1,000,000
    • 1.75% annually for accounts between $1,000,001 and $2,000,000
    • 1.50% annually for accounts above $2,000,001
  • A minimum investment of $100,000 is generally required.
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Location

120 East Lakeside Street Suite 240, Madison, WI, 53715

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Scott is an area executive vice president at Gallagher Benefit Services and Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors, LLC, providing retirement plan and investment consulting services, taking about a quarter of his time and nearly full-time, respectively. He is also involved in several real estate investment entities, including FTC Holdings Inc, GS Kelly Holding LLC, and SJK Ventures, LLC, dedicating minimal time to a few hours per week.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Valmark Advisers, INC.
January 2026 - Present · 4 mos
Valmark Securities, INC.Broker
January 2026 - Present · 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Osaic Wealth, INC.Broker
August 2024 - January 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos
Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors, LLC
April 2022 - January 2026 · 3 yrs 9 mos
Triad Advisors LLCBroker
March 2022 - August 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Kestra Advisory Services, LLC
February 2018 - April 2022 · 4 yrs 2 mos
Kestra Investment Services, LLCBroker
February 2018 - March 2022 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Valmark Advisers, INC.
October 2010 - February 2018 · 7 yrs 4 mos
Valmark Securities, INC.Broker
September 2010 - February 2018 · 7 yrs 5 mos
Walnut Street Advisers INC
May 2000 - November 2006 · 6 yrs 6 mos
Walnut Street Securities, INC.Broker
March 1998 - October 2010 · 12 yrs 7 mos
Walnut Street Securities, INC.
March 1998 - October 2010 · 12 yrs 7 mos
Linsco/private Ledger CORP.Broker
March 1997 - March 1998 · 1 yr
Walnut Street Securities, INC.Broker
November 1994 - March 1997 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Locust Street Securities, INC.Broker
July 1984 - November 1994 · 10 yrs 4 mos
State Registrations12 states
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