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CFA
KC
CFA

Kurt Creamer

18 Years of Experience
Mason, MI
4 DisclosuresBroker

Kurt Creamer is a CFA-designated registered investment advisor at Valmark Advisers, INC., based in Mason, MI, with 18 years of industry experience. Kurt 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

140 E. Ash Street, Mason, MI, 48854

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History

Regulatory History (4)
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Customer Dispute
April 2013
Denied
Customer Dispute
August 2011
Settled
Customer Dispute
August 2010
Settled
Customer Dispute
January 2008
Settled
Other Business Activities

Kurt is a member of Ash Street Redevelopment, LLC, involved in commercial and residential property redevelopment. He is also the sole owner of KA Creamer LLC, an investment-related entity, dedicating about a quarter of his time to it. Additionally, Kurt is a guitarist in a band called The Pocket, playing various events and spending about 10-20% of his time on it.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Valmark Advisers, INC.
May 2011 - Present · 15 yrs
Valmark Securities, INC.Broker
April 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 1 mo
Previous Registrations
Securian Financial Services, INC.
May 2010 - March 2011 · 10 mos
Securian Financial Services, INC.Broker
May 2007 - March 2011 · 3 yrs 10 mos
State Registrations21 states
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Exams
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