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Top advisor by experience in Lancaster
28yrs
Ronald Ruff is a financial advisor in Lancaster, Ohio, with 28 years in the industry. Ronald joined Valmark Advisers in 2000, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. Valmark Advisers reports being paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
At a glance
Experience28 years (since 1999)
How that compares ?Top 19% by experience in Ohio
Office2700 Kull Road, Lancaster, OH 43130
FirmValmark Advisers
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$554,438
Advisors at the firm285
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Valmark Advisers
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging mutual fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersOther services
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Licenses
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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Career
- 2000 – nowValmark Advisers, Inc.Current firm
Contact Ronald
(800) 765-5201Firm headquarters in Akron, OH. Ask for Ronald. 2700 Kull RoadLancaster, OH 43130Office · Get directions Firm websiteHTTP://WWW.VALMARKFG.COM
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Ronald
How do I contact Ronald?
Call Valmark Advisers at (800) 765-5201 and ask for Ronald Ruff. Ronald works from the Lancaster, OH office.
How long has Ronald been a financial advisor?
Ronald has been in the industry since 1999, about 28 years. Top 19% by experience in Ohio.
What licenses does Ronald hold?
Series 63. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Ronald a fiduciary?
Ronald is registered with an advisory firm. Ask whether they act as a fiduciary for all the advice they give you.
How is Ronald paid?
Valmark Advisers reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Ronald for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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