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Robert C. Briggs

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Timonium, MD 21093-2227
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CRD#: 1696891
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Professional summary


Robert Churchill Briggs, CFP®, who also goes by Bob Briggs, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Timonium, Maryland.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Robert has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Bob Briggs

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
AT JACOB'S WELL INC. POSITION: President of Board of Directors NATURE: At Jacob's Well is a 501(c)3 organization that provides temporary and permanent housing for mentally ill homeless people in Baltimore. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/01/2020 ADDRESS: 323 E 25th St, Baltimore MD 21218, United States DESCRIPTION: Run the bi-monthly board meetings, facilitate voting on personnel issues, budgets, property purchases and other things involved with running the organization. AGIA POSITION: Agent NATURE: null INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 12/17/2022 ADDRESS: 2929 Allen Parkway, Houston TX 77019, United States DESCRIPTION: Non-Securities Insurance Products CHILDREN'S CHORUS OF MARYLAND POSITION: Treasurer of Board of Directors NATURE: Meeting monthly to help forge the future for the conservatory. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/01/2023 ADDRESS: 320 E Towsontown Blvd., Towson MD 21286, United States DESCRIPTION: Meeting monthly with the other board members. Doing volunteer work when needed. As Treasurer, I will review the organization's books on a biweekly basis with he ED and make a report on current balances at the board meeting. I will play no role in any potential investments.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2015

Experience


Current

June 3, 2002 - Present

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 22 West Padonia Road Suite A 307, Timonium, MD 21093-2227
RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Timonium, MD
Current

February 23, 1999 - Present

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 22 West Padonia Road Suite A 307, Timonium, MD 21093-2227
RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Timonium, MD
Past

July 26, 1993 - December 31, 2001

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5081
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 31, 1987 - May 3, 1988

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BD
CRD#: 7325
BOSTON, MA

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


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(8/23/2016)
IAR
California
(8/24/2016)
RR
Colorado
(5/10/2024)
IAR
Colorado
(5/10/2024)
RR
Delaware
(1/8/2020)
IAR
Delaware
(1/9/2020)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/5/2010)
IAR
District of Columbia
(2/26/2010)
RR
Florida
(11/30/2016)
IAR
Florida
(12/1/2016)
RR
Maryland
(2/23/1999)
IAR
Maryland
(6/3/2002)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/28/2021)
IAR
Massachusetts
(6/16/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(5/10/2024)
IAR
New Jersey
(5/10/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(12/22/1999)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(5/27/2004)
RR
South Carolina
(10/19/2018)
IAR
South Carolina
(10/22/2018)
RR
Virginia
(2/4/2002)
IAR
Virginia
(2/5/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/15/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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#: 42803Timonium, MD 21093-2227

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