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Valic Financial Advisors

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Client assets under management

$29,205,449,082

Clients

292,989

1% high-net-worth

Advisors

1,283

of 1,647 employees

Firm type

Enterprise

300-3,000 advisors or >$30B in AUM

Clients per advisor

228

Very High

Average account size

$99,681

About

VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker‑dealer that serves primarily U.S. individuals — including high net worth and ultra‑high net worth clients — as well as employer‑sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers multiple wrap programs (including the MIP UMA Program), portfolio management, and financial planning and consulting services through a large network of investment advisor representatives.

The firm implements discretionary unified managed accounts using Envestnet’s platform and third‑party UMA model managers, and it offers optional Overlay Services (tax‑aware and impact/ESG overlays) for taxable equity sleeves. IARs work with clients on risk questionnaires, proposals, and a Statement of Investment Selection to establish guidelines, and they must meet firm licensing and training requirements while operating within the firm’s supervisory framework.

Compared with many peers, VFA operates at scale — managing roughly $29.2 billion and serving close to 300,000 clients through more than 1,200 advisors — which corresponds to an unusually high client count per advisor and a heavier reliance on centralized technology and model solutions. The firm’s combined adviser and broker‑dealer structure, its affiliation with Corebridge/VALIC (including access to annuity and mutual fund products), and the regulatory disclosures and settlements noted in its brochure are further distinguishing features that affect its product shelf, compensation dynamics, and oversight practices.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Recommend wrap accounts to clients

Expertise

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning and consulting services available on a flat fee basis (specific amounts not stated)

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 0.90% Advisory Fee, 0.63% Platform Fee, 0.08% - 0.60% Manager Fee $250,000 - $500,000: 0.75% Advisory Fee, 0.44% Platform Fee, 0.08% - 0.60% Manager Fee $500,000 - $1,000,000: 0.65% Advisory Fee, 0.32% Platform Fee, 0.08% - 0.60% Manager Fee $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 0.55% Advisory Fee, 0.31% Platform Fee, 0.08% - 0.60% Manager Fee $2,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.45% Advisory Fee, 0.30% Platform Fee, 0.08% - 0.60% Manager Fee $5,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.35% Advisory Fee, 0.29% Platform Fee, 0.08% - 0.60% Manager Fee $10,000,000 - $25,000,000: 0.35% Advisory Fee, 0.27% Platform Fee, 0.08% - 0.60% Manager Fee $25,000,000+: 0.35% Advisory Fee, 0.25% Platform Fee, 0.08% - 0.60% Manager Fee

Commissions

Broker-dealer commissions available separately for brokerage accounts

Project-based

Financial planning and consulting services offered on hourly basis (specific rates not stated)

Subscriptions

Subscription basis financial planning available (specific amounts not stated)

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 Minimum fee: $150 annual minimum account fee assessed quarterly as $37.50 per quarter if quarterly fees do not meet this minimum Fee-only: Advisory fees only; no commissions for advisory services

Main office location

Valic Financial Advisors

2919 Allen Pkwy

Houston TX 77019, United States

Number of offices

218

Most active in

Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · North Dakota · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Rhode Island · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin · Wyoming

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Roland S

Series 63, Series 65

Olympia Fields, IL

Valic Financial Advisors

Roland Szilard is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2006 and also works with Agia. Outside of his advisory work, Szilard serves as a board member involved in organizing youth soccer activities and acts as a youth soccer referee. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models and operating at a large scale with over 1,200 advisors.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy
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Brian O

Series 66

Houston, TX

Valic Financial Advisors

Brian Orner is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2015 and is also an agent with Agia, where he is involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy
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Clyde J

Series 66

Greensboro, NC

Valic Financial Advisors

Clyde Jung is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Valic, he worked at Volvo Group and has managed operations at Cadillac Service Garage, where he also assists with event management and driving for weddings. He is additionally appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm employs Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction and supports a large client base through a network of over 1,200 advisors.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy
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Peter L

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Glendale, CA

Valic Financial Advisors

Peter Lupone is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving at Valic Financial Advisors since 2010. He also holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Agia since 2022, where he is involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models to construct client portfolios.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy
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Darin L

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Windham, NH

Valic Financial Advisors

Darin Leeman is a CFP® and ChFC® with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2010 and also holds a role at Agia since 2022. Leeman serves as an adjunct professor and academic researcher in business management and is secretary of Friends of Moeckel Pond, a nonprofit focused on the preservation and maintenance of a historic dam in Windham, NH. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models and operating at scale with over 1,200 advisors.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy
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Dillion T

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Valic Financial Advisors

Dillion Thoms is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, based in Chicago, IL, and has four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Agia, FSR Services, and Bizarre Bazaar. He is also involved with Agia as an agent offering non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed models for portfolio construction and management.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy
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Michael M

Series 66

Boca Raton, FL

Valic Financial Advisors

Michael Madalena is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Tallahassee, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 1999 and also works with Agia as an agent for non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models with tax and ESG overlay options.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy
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Shaun H

Series 63, Series 65

Greensboro, NC

Valic Financial Advisors

Shaun Heale is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at VALIC Financial Advisors since 2015 and is also an agent for Agia, where he is involved with non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy
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Michael K

Series 63, Series 65

Marion, IL

Valic Financial Advisors

Michael Kaiser is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 1998. In addition to his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Lake Estates Property Owners Association in Marion, Illinois. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy
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Kevin M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Bellefonte, PA

Valic Financial Advisors

Kevin Munnell is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at VALIC Financial Advisors since 1998 and also associated with Agia since 2022. He is based in Bellefonte, PA, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he is active as a church musician, playing organ, piano, and trumpet, and serves on the finance committee of St. John Lutheran Church. VALIC Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models for portfolio construction and management.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy
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Lewis S

Series 63, Series 65

Tampa, FL

Valic Financial Advisors

Lewis Stamey is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2000 and has been involved with Agia since 2022, where he serves as an agent for non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, wrap programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy
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Justin V

CFP®, Series 66

Chicago, IL

Valic Financial Advisors

Justin Verwijst is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Valic Financial Advisors in Chicago, IL. His prior roles include positions at Agia, Sequoia Wealth Management, Aon, and the University of Dayton. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Agia as an agent for non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S. individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy

William S

Series 66

Nashville, TN

Valic Financial Advisors

William Shallenberger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and multiple companies outside financial services. He has also provided customer service as a service representative for Aire Master. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning
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Joel S

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

Columbus, OH

Valic Financial Advisors

Joel Seckel is a CFP® and ChFC® with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2000 and also holds a position at Agia. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of the Morrow County Board of Developmental Disabilities, a volunteer role overseeing budgets and operations for a county agency serving developmentally disabled individuals. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models and operating at scale with over 1,200 advisors.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy
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Stephen A

ChFC®, Series 66

Houston, TX

Valic Financial Advisors

Stephen Alsup Jr. is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Valic Financial Advisors and has previously worked at American General Life Insurance, AIG Capital Services, and American General. Outside of his advisory role, he assists his parents with IT-related issues for their property and casualty insurance agency. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing UMA models developed by Envestnet for portfolio construction and management.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy
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