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Emily A. Fortson
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO
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CRD#: 2246616
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Professional summary
Emily A Fortson, who also goes by Emily A Brustkern, Emily A Reistad, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Emily is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Emily has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Emily A Brustkern | Emily A Reistad
Other business activities
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THREE C, LLC POSITION: Owner/landlord NATURE: I own a condo and rent it out. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/01/2014 ADDRESS: 27606 Silver Spur Street, Steamboat Springs CO 80487, United States DESCRIPTION: I advertise the unit when it isn't rented, check references and check people in and out. It is a long term rental. 2 PEAS, LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: My boyfriend and I are equal partners/members and will be building homes on two residential lots starting in April 2021. We paid cash for the lots and house plans, but will finance the build when the time comes. The homes will subsequently be rented out. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/01/2020 ADDRESS: 27606 Silver Spur Street, Steamboat Springs CO 80487, United States DESCRIPTION: Help build, keep records, and eventually be a co-landlord. 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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 25, 2011 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO
Current
December 16, 2010 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 165 South Union Boulevard Suite 600, Lakewood, CO 80228RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Lakewood, CO
Past
March 29, 1996 - February 21, 2003
JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC
BD
CRD#: 28832
DENVER, CO
Past
March 17, 1995 - March 29, 1995
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past
February 2, 1994 - March 3, 1995
GLOBAL CAPITAL SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 16184
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past
April 27, 1993 - January 17, 1994
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
October 7, 1992 - December 4, 1992
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
July 1, 1992 - September 29, 1992
D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.
BD
CRD#: 199
GREAT FALLS, MT
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Arizona(7/1/2024)
IAR
Arizona(7/11/2024)
RR
Colorado(2/23/2011)
IAR
Colorado(2/25/2011)
RR
Florida(3/31/2017)
IAR
Florida(4/3/2017)
RR
Georgia(7/13/2021)
IAR
Georgia(7/14/2021)
RR
South Dakota(11/10/2020)
IAR
South Dakota(11/12/2020)
RR
Texas(6/15/2023)
IAR
Texas(6/15/2023)
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 |
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