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Thomas Fay

33 Years of Experience
Glenview, IL
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance

Thomas Fay is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Valmark Advisers, INC., based in Glenview, IL, with 33 years of industry experience. Thomas 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

2222 Chestnut Ave, Suite 305, Glenview, IL, 60026

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
March 2011
Denied
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Thomas is an insurance producer and independent agent involved in various insurance-related activities, including life, disability, long-term care, and annuity products. He also serves as a managing director for Long Road Risk Management Services, LLC and is the sole member of TFI Planning Group, LLC, advising clients on their portfolios.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Valmark Advisers, INC.
November 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 6 mos
Valmark Securities, INC.Broker
November 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 6 mos
Previous Registrations
Usi Securities, INC.Broker
May 2003 - November 2015 · 12 yrs 6 mos
Usi Securities, INC.
May 2003 - November 2015 · 12 yrs 6 mos
Esi Financial Advisors
May 2001 - May 2003 · 2 yrs
Equity Services, INC.Broker
January 1999 - May 2003 · 4 yrs 4 mos
Lifemark Securities CORP.Broker
April 1998 - January 1999 · 9 mos
Pruco Securities CorporationBroker
September 1992 - April 1998 · 5 yrs 7 mos
State Registrations18 states
CACOCTDCFLGAILINKSMINVNYOHPATXUTVAWI
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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