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Michael B. Kormos

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CRD#: 1447615
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Michael Brian Kormos, who also goes by Michael B Kormos, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Michael had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael B Kormos

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 28, 2012 - July 21, 2017

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
ORANGE, CA
Past

February 27, 2012 - July 21, 2017

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
ORANGE, CA
Past

June 20, 2011 - February 14, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
RANCHO DOMINQUEZ, CA
Past

June 20, 2011 - February 14, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
RANCHO DOMINQUEZ, CA
Past

October 29, 2010 - June 21, 2011

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
WESTMINSTER, CA
Past

October 28, 2010 - June 21, 2011

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WESTMINSTER, CA
Past

November 1, 2004 - September 22, 2010

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
RIVERSIDE, CA
Past

November 1, 2004 - September 22, 2010

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
RIVERSIDE, CA
Past

July 8, 2002 - November 2, 2004

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14416
IRVINE, CA
Past

April 9, 2002 - November 2, 2004

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past

October 30, 2001 - January 3, 2002

CONSECO EQUITY SALES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4125
CARMEL, IN
Past

October 5, 1998 - January 1, 1999

GRIFFIN FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 10823
Past

January 2, 1998 - May 1, 1998

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14229
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Past

July 14, 1997 - February 12, 2001

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

November 21, 1996 - July 14, 1997

ASB FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 24280
IRVINE, CA
Past

June 22, 1995 - December 31, 1995

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19924
Past

October 25, 1993 - February 1, 1995

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 29, 1991 - October 25, 1993

MARKETING ONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16611
PORTLAND, OR
Past

September 22, 1988 - October 22, 1991

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14455
GLENDALE, CA
Past

January 23, 1986 - September 8, 1988

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
VF
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
AIG RETIREMENT ADVISORS, INC. | VALIC INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY | VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | COREBRIDGE FINANCIAL | AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | AIG RETIREMENT SERVICES

CRD#: 42803 / SEC#: 801-54952, 8-50018

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/10/1997 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/24/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/23/1991
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


VF
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
AIG RETIREMENT ADVISORS, INC. | VALIC INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY | VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | COREBRIDGE FINANCIAL | AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | AIG RETIREMENT SERVICES

CRD#: 42803 / SEC#: 801-54952, 8-50018

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/10/1997 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2919 Allen Parkway L3-20, Houston, TX 77019
Mailing Address
2919 Allen Parkway L3-20, Houston, TX 77019-2158
Phone number
(866) 544-4968
Established
Texas since 11/18/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,633

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE FOR THE GUIDED PORTFOLIO SERVICES PROGRAM- VC23988 (9/8/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE VARIABLE ANNUITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYDIRECT OWNER
BURNETTE, CYNTHIA LEACHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER1863103
FORTEY, MICHAELVFA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER BROKER DEALER2304969
GIBSON, KRISTA DE LOISPRESIDENT; SVP, HEAD OF PRODUCT & ADVISORY SERVICES2348708
JOE, CHRISTOPHER CHUCKVFA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER INVESTMENT ADVISOR2373056
LOGAN, JOHN ALBERTCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER4378887
MARCIEL-CARR, THERESA HVICE PRESIDENT, FIELD SUPERVISION5428259
NORRIS, JOHN ERIKSECRETARY8188573
RINK, VERONICA LYNETTEVICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION4724432

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts293,993
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 26,372,603,709

Disclosures


Regulatory Event17
Arbitration3

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/24/2025
Cover Page
01/27/2025
04/29/2024
04/28/2023

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Company Information


VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 42803

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