Firm profile

Valley Financial Management, Inc..

NEW YORK, NYCRD 105387Registration Status: ApprovedEffective since July 27, 2018SEC # 801-113685Latest ADV February 5, 2026

Valley Financial Management, Inc. is an SEC registered investment adviser organized as a corporation with a primary office location in New York, NY. Its latest Form ADV filing, dated February 5, 2026, reports $473,254 in regulatory assets under management, 124 employees, 1 office, and 129 accounts.

Assets Under Management
$473K
Employees
124
Offices
1 office
Total Clients
124

Associated firm names

7 names listed
  • LEUMI INVESTMENT SERVICES
  • VFM
  • VALLEY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
  • VALLEY F.M.

Leadership

3 roles identified
CEOJoseph Arthur Iii Colleran
CCOChristopher Michael Wilson
CFOJamie Mayo

Advisory services offered

1 types reported
Portfolio management for individuals and small businesses

Fee models offered

1 types reported
Asset based fees

Offices & Contact

Primary office

NEW YORK, New York, United States

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Primary office regionOther reported regions

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New York

NEW YORKPrimary office

1 office records listed · 1 total offices reported. Counts can use different reporting dates. SEC filers may list only their largest 25 additional offices.

Contact and digital presence

ADV profile links

Regulatory Assets Under Management Breakdown

Total regulatory assets under management$473Kas of February 5, 2026
Discretionary100.0%
$473K
100% of total RAUM100.0%
Non-discretionary0.0%
$0
0% of total RAUM0.0%
All regulatory assets under management are discretionary.

Client Coverage Demographics

Top client segmentIndividuals represent 96.8% of total clients.
Top client categories% of clientsClients
1
Individuals
96.8%
120
2
HNWI
3.2%
4

Assets under management Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total AUM$473K
Total Accounts129
10Y AUM Change$-114M (-99.6%)

Private Funds

Private funds reported by Valley Financial Management, Inc..

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Employee Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total Employees124
Clients per Employee1:1
10Y Employee Change+42 (+51.2%)

Historical AUM and employee figures reflect available SEC Form ADV filings under this CRD. Filing gaps may reflect registration status changes, dormant periods, state registration periods, firm restructuring, or other reporting changes. Rialytix does not interpolate missing periods.


Ownership

Reported direct and indirect ownership ranges

Each range applies to a separate reported relationship and should not be added together.

Reported ownership ranges

Highlighted bands show the percentage range reported in Form ADV.

0%25%50%75%100%
VALLEY NATIONAL BANKDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in VALLEY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
75%+
VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORPIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in VALLEY NATIONAL BANK
75%+

Bars represent the reported range at that individual ownership step, not an estimated percentage of the advisory firm. Indirect relationships may refer to intermediate entities rather than directly to Valley Financial Management, Inc...

Reported ownership and control details

Form ADV · Filing date 2026-02-05 · Schedules A and B

9 entries
#Owner / person & roleInterest in entityReported interestControl personTitle / status acquiredSource
1CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL WILSONCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividualVALLEY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER10/2015Schedule APDF page 25
2JOSEPH ARTHUR III COLLERANPRESIDENT / CEOIndividualVALLEY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesPRESIDENT / CEO04/2021Schedule APDF page 25
3CHRISTOPHER JON GAWLEYGENERAL COUNSELIndividualVALLEY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesGENERAL COUNSEL04/2022Schedule APDF page 25
4VALLEY NATIONAL BANKDIRECT PARENT OF APPLICANTDomestic entityVALLEY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.75% or moreCode EYesDIRECT PARENT OF APPLICANT04/2022Schedule APDF page 25
5TRAVIS LANDIRECTORIndividualVALLEY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesDIRECTOR05/2022Schedule APDF page 25
6MELISSA JOSEPH SCHULTZCHAIRPERSONIndividualVALLEY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesCHAIRPERSON06/2022Schedule APDF page 25
7JAMIE MAYOCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERIndividualVALLEY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER03/2023Schedule APDF page 25
8KEVIN L. CHITTENDENDIRECTORIndividualVALLEY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesDIRECTOR02/2025Schedule APDF page 25
9VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORPSHAREHOLDERDomestic entityVALLEY NATIONAL BANK75% or moreCode EYesSHAREHOLDER04/2022Schedule BPDF page 26

Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.

Compliance & Disclosures

Filing dated 2/5/2026 11:44:45 AM

Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.

RIA or supervised-person involvementThe RIA reported that one or more events below involve the firm or its supervised persons.RIA responseYes
AFelonies2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
  • A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
  • B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions5 No

Has the SEC or CFTC ever:

  • C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?No
  • C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?No
DOther regulatory actions1 Yes4 No

Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:

  • D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
  • D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?Yes
  • D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions1 Yes3 No

Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:

  • E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?Yes
  • E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
  • FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
  • GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No

(1) Court actions

Has a domestic or foreign court:

  • H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
  • H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No

(2) Pending civil proceedings

  • H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 2 source blocks

Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.

regulatory · block 1PDF pages 26–28
Regulator name — filed text
FINRA
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 15,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)

Action status / disposition — filed text

ON NOVEMBER 3, 2016, FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA") ACCEPTED LISI'S LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER AND CONSENT ("AWC") UNDER WHICH LISI AGREED, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, TO PAY A $15,000 FINE FOR FAILING TO REPORT THE CORRECT TIME OF TRADE EXECUTION IN TRACE-ELIGIBLE SECURITIES WITHIN THE REQUIRED TIME FRAME, AND FOR BOOKS AND RECORDS VIOLATIONS REGARDING SAME, DURING Q2 AND Q3 2015.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

ON NOVEMBER 3, 2016, FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA") ACCEPTED LISI'S LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER AND CONSENT ("AWC") UNDER WHICH LISI AGREED, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, TO PAY A $15,000 FINE FOR FAILING TO REPORT THE CORRECT TIME OF TRADE EXECUTION IN TRACE-ELIGIBLE SECURITIES WITHIN THE REQUIRED TIME FRAME, AND FOR BOOKS AND RECORDS VIOLATIONS REGARDING SAME, DURING Q2 AND Q3 2015.

Sanction detail — filed text

$15000. FINE AGAINST LISI. THE AMOUNT WILL BE PAID IN FULL.
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File

with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
FINRA
2.
Principal Sanction:
Censure
Other Sanctions: 
MONETARY FINE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
09/11/2015
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
20150468707-01
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Debt - Corporate
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
ON NOVEMBER 3, 2016, FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA") ACCEPTED LISI'S LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER AND CONSENT
("AWC") UNDER WHICH LISI AGREED, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, TO PAY A $15,000 FINE FOR FAILING TO REPORT THE
CORRECT TIME OF TRADE EXECUTION IN TRACE-ELIGIBLE SECURITIES WITHIN THE REQUIRED TIME FRAME, AND FOR BOOKS AND RECORDS
VIOLATIONS REGARDING SAME, DURING Q2 AND Q3 2015.

8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/03/2016
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 15,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
$15000. FINE AGAINST LISI. THE AMOUNT WILL BE PAID IN FULL.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON NOVEMBER 3, 2016, FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA") ACCEPTED LISI'S LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER AND CONSENT
("AWC") UNDER WHICH LISI AGREED, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, TO PAY A $15,000 FINE FOR FAILING TO REPORT THE
CORRECT TIME OF TRADE EXECUTION IN TRACE-ELIGIBLE SECURITIES WITHIN THE REQUIRED TIME FRAME, AND FOR BOOKS AND RECORDS
VIOLATIONS REGARDING SAME, DURING Q2 AND Q3 2015.
regulatory · block 2PDF pages 28–30
Regulator name — filed text
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 1,500.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Stipulation and Consent

Action status / disposition — filed text

NEGOTIATED STIPULATION BEFORE THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

LISI PROVIDED INCOMPLETE INFORMATION ON ITS RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR ACCIDENT AND HEALTH/VARIABLE LIFE AND VARIABLE ANNUITIES LICENSE SUBMITTED ON OR ABOUT MARCH 7, 2017; AND LISI PROVIDED INCOMPLETE INFORMATION ON ITS ORIGINAL APPLICATION FOR A PROPERTY AND CASUALTY LICENSE ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 10, 2016.

Sanction detail — filed text

$1500 PAID BY LISI.
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.

ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
09/21/2017
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
20180004-S
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Insurance
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
LISI PROVIDED INCOMPLETE INFORMATION ON ITS RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR ACCIDENT AND HEALTH/VARIABLE LIFE AND VARIABLE ANNUITIES
LICENSE SUBMITTED ON OR ABOUT MARCH 7, 2017; AND LISI PROVIDED INCOMPLETE INFORMATION ON ITS ORIGINAL APPLICATION FOR A PROPERTY
AND CASUALTY LICENSE ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 10, 2016.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Stipulation and Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
04/23/2018
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:

12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 1,500.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
$1500 PAID BY LISI.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
NEGOTIATED STIPULATION BEFORE THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES.

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