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Steven A. Whitaker

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CRD#: 1790656
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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.

Steven Alexis Whitaker, who also goes by Steven Alexis Witaker, was a registered financial professional .

Steven is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Steven had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Steven Alexis Witaker

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

July 27, 1999 - October 11, 1999

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 14, 1996 - October 29, 1997

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 11, 1995 - October 18, 1996

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15609
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

March 22, 1994 - October 4, 1994

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

March 9, 1993 - August 17, 1993

GENE MORGAN FINANCIAL

BD
CRD#: 16018
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

July 22, 1992 - December 23, 1992

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

September 23, 1991 - August 25, 1992

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 23, 1991 - August 25, 1992

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 8, 1990 - August 8, 1991

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 8, 1990 - August 8, 1991

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 28, 1989 - February 8, 1990

MARKETING ONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16611
PORTLAND, OR
Past

March 20, 1989 - April 4, 1989

PAMCO SECURITIES AND INSURANCE SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 11028
Past

December 7, 1988 - March 29, 1989

OSBORNE, STERN & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19879

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: 9/18/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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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