Options for Clients of Valmark Securities, Inc. Broker Kirk Klein

Valmark Securities, Inc.

Were you the victim of Valmark Securities, Inc. broker Kirk Klein (CRD# 2260326)? He has been registered with Valmark Securities, Inc. in Gainesville, Florida, from 1999 to 2025.

In June 2025, Patricia A. Shively & Patricia A. Shively, as Trustee of the Patricia Ann Shively Trust dated June 30, 1998, as Amended filed a civil complaint in state court against the broker alleging, “breach of fiduciary duty, gross negligence, negligent representation, unjust enrichment.” The complaint was related to promissory notes and direct investments. 

Kirk Klein Customer Complaints

He has been the subject of one customer complaint, according to his CRD report:

June 2025. “The complaint alleges that Koss Olinger acted as an investment advisor to [REDACTED] and her trust from 2008 through 2025. Kirk Edward Klein is named as a Control Defendant associated with Koss Olinger. A series of investments and loan guarantees made by [REDACTED] during this time are the sources of the allegations.” The customer is seeking $1,000,000 in damages, and the case is currently pending. The complaint took place while he was registered with Valmark Securities, Inc.

Pursuant to FINRA Rules, member firms are responsible for supervising a broker’s activities during the time the broker is registered with the firm. Therefore, Valmark Securities, Inc. may be liable for investment or other losses suffered by Kirk Klein’s customers.

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The founder of Erez Law, Jeffrey Erez, focuses exclusively on securities arbitration and litigation. Mr. Erez passionately believes in representing aggrieved investors and obtaining justice for his clients through litigation.