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Craig W. Nikischer
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
NOVI, MI 48375
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CRD#: 1997775
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Professional summary
Craig William Nikischer is a registered financial advisor currently at VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Novi, Michigan.
Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Craig has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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NOTARY PUBLIC POSITION: NA NATURE: I hold a Notary Public INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2022 ADDRESS: 500 Fairways Lane, Chelsea MI 48118, United States DESCRIPTION: Notary Public 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
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 6, 2010 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 39555 Orchard Hill Place Suite 600, Novi, MI 48375RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
NOVI, MI
Current
June 23, 2004 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 39555 Orchard Hill Place Suite 600, Novi, MI 48375RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
NOVI, MI
Past
May 21, 2004 - June 24, 2004
AUTO CLUB FUNDS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10580
DEARBORN, MI
Past
January 3, 2000 - May 4, 2004
SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 14303
ANN ARBOR, MI
Past
April 13, 1999 - January 9, 2000
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past
September 24, 1996 - November 4, 1998
VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past
July 25, 1994 - December 16, 1994
SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 14303
ANN ARBOR, MI
Past
August 10, 1993 - September 3, 1994
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past
October 1, 1992 - June 30, 1993
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
January 11, 1991 - October 26, 1992
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past
April 18, 1990 - November 13, 1990
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past
February 16, 1990 - April 23, 1990
AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
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
Florida(4/22/2015)
IAR
Florida(4/23/2015)
RR
Michigan(6/23/2004)
IAR
Michigan(7/6/2010)
RR
Mississippi(7/12/2023)
IAR
Mississippi(7/13/2023)
RR
Montana(6/18/2014)
IAR
Montana(6/19/2014)
RR
Ohio(9/26/2018)
IAR
Ohio(9/26/2018)
RR
Oregon(10/7/2010)
IAR
Oregon(10/7/2010)
RR
Virginia(8/13/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| THE VARIABLE ANNUITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | DIRECT OWNER | |
| BURNETTE, CYNTHIA LEA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER | 1863103 |
| FORTEY, MICHAEL | VFA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER BROKER DEALER | 2304969 |
| GIBSON, KRISTA DE LOIS | PRESIDENT; SVP, HEAD OF PRODUCT & ADVISORY SERVICES | 2348708 |
| JOE, CHRISTOPHER CHUCK | VFA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER INVESTMENT ADVISOR | 2373056 |
| LOGAN, JOHN ALBERT | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 4378887 |
| MARCIEL-CARR, THERESA H | VICE PRESIDENT, FIELD SUPERVISION | 5428259 |
| NORRIS, JOHN ERIK | SECRETARY | 8188573 |
| RINK, VERONICA LYNETTE | VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | 4724432 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 293,993 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 26,372,603,709 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 17 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | ||
| 01/27/2025 | ||
| 04/29/2024 | ||
| 04/28/2023 |
Red Flags
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