Aaron Hammer Fired by Valmark Securities

Aaron Hammer (CRD#: 4803779), a broker registered with Transitional Broker, has been terminated by Valmark Securities. This disclosure appears on his BrokerCheck record, accessed on October 7, 2025. Keep reading if you have questions regarding his alleged conduct. 

Employment Separation After Allegations 

On August 21, 2025, Valmark Securities fired Aaron Hammer following allegations that he failed to forward to the firm a customer complaint he received and settled the customer complaint before the firm became aware of its existence. 

High Standards of Commercial Honor

FINRA Rule 2010 holds brokers to high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade. Failing to forward a customer complaint to the firm may violate this rule. 

Background Information 

Aaron Hammer has passed the following exams: 

• Series 6TO Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
• Series 66 – Uniform Combined State Law Examination 
• Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination 
• SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination 
• Series 7 General Securities Representative Examination

He has registered as a broker in Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin. 

Aaron Hammer has registered with five firms: 

• Transitional Broker (CRD #: 304313) 
• Lone Peak Advisers (CRD #: 296772) 
• Valmark Advisers (CRD #: 108050) 
• Valmark Securities (CRD #: 31243) 
• The O.N. Equity Sales Company (CRD #: 2936) 

Kurta Law Can Help 

If you have worked with Aaron Hammer and you have concerns about your investments, do not hesitate to contact us at 877-600-0098 or info@kurtalawfirm.com for a free consultation. 

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