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William Tropp

Investment Adviser Representative at Valmark Advisers, Inc.

Akron, OHCRD #7913380Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
1 yrs
Exams Passed
4

Professional summary

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William Tropp is an investment adviser representative with Valmark Advisers, Inc. in Akron, OH, where they have been registered since 2025, the year they entered the securities industry. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 24 (general securities principal). They are registered to provide investment advice in Ohio.

Office

130 Springside Dr.
Akron, OH 44333

Advisors at this office: 11

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 17, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Ohio
Broker:
1 state or territory

Ohio

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 6/17/2025
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 4/1/2025
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 1/21/2025
Series 24
General Securities Principal Examination
Passed 11/24/2025

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Valmark Advisers, Inc.Current
6/20/2025 – Akron, OH
Valmark Securities, Inc.Current
4/1/2025 – Chagrin Falls, OH

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Heinen's
    Dec 2019 – Feb 2020Bainbridge, OH
  2. Canterbury Golf Club
    May 2021 – Aug 2021Beachwood, OH
  3. Canterbury Golf Club
    Apr 2022 – Aug 2022Beachwood, OH
  4. University of Dayton
    Aug 2021 – Jan 2022Dayton, OH
  5. Cuyahoga Community College
    Jan 2022 – May 2022Beachwood, OH
  6. Baldwin Wallace University
    Aug 2022 – Dec 2024Berea, OH
  7. Demming Financial Services Corporation
    May 2023 – Aug 2023Aurora, OH
  8. Valmark Financial Group
    May 2024 – Dec 2024Fairlawn, OH
  9. Valmark Financial Group
    Jan 2025 – no end date reportedFairlawn, OH
  10. Chagrin Falls High School
    Aug 2017 – Jun 2021Chagrin Falls, OH
  11. Chagrin Falls Middle School
    Aug 2015 – Jun 2017Chagrin Falls, OH

Official records & sources

Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Valmark Advisers, Inc.

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
Firm account minimum
$50,000 (waivable)
Firm's annual rate schedule by assets
  • Less than $1,000,0001.95%
  • $1,000,001 to $2,000,0001.75%
  • $2,000,001 and above1.50%

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Investment CompaniesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthInvestment CompaniesPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsOther

Firm assets under management

$5B–$25B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
291
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
26
Main office:
Akron, OH
SEC file number:
801-55564

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of June 1, 2026

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