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Mark Schwendeman

44 Years of Experience
Marietta, OH
3 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance

Mark Schwendeman is a registered investment advisor at Valmark Advisers, INC., based in Marietta, OH, with 44 years of industry experience. Mark 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

109 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH, 45750

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History

Regulatory History (3)
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Customer Dispute
March 2007
Settled
Customer Dispute
September 2003
Denied
Customer Dispute
July 2003
Denied
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Mark is involved in several business activities, including real estate ownership, an independent insurance agency (Schwendeman Agency, Inc.), and other ventures like a human resources outsourcing company and a management company. He also dedicates time to community organizations and economic development, and his insurance agency is exploring partnerships with healthcare providers, potentially earning him commissions.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Valmark Advisers, INC.
December 2009 - Present · 16 yrs 5 mos
Valmark Securities, INC.Broker
April 2009 - Present · 17 yrs 1 mo
Previous Registrations
New England Securities Corporation
January 2006 - April 2009 · 3 yrs 3 mos
New England SecuritiesBroker
October 2004 - April 2009 · 4 yrs 6 mos
Sii Investments, INC.Broker
October 1998 - October 2004 · 6 yrs
Washington Square Securities, INC.Broker
February 1998 - October 1998 · 8 mos
New England SecuritiesBroker
April 1988 - December 1997 · 9 yrs 8 mos
Travelers Equities Sales, INC.Broker
March 1986 - May 1988 · 2 yrs 2 mos
The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New YorkBroker
September 1981 - April 1986 · 4 yrs 7 mos
Mony Securities CORP.Broker
September 1981 - April 1986 · 4 yrs 7 mos
State Registrations14 states
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