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Michael A. Bartlow
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Houston, TX 77019
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CRD#: 2317829
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Professional summary
Michael Allen Bartlow, who also goes by Mike Allen Bartlow, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Houston, Texas.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Michael has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mike Allen Bartlow
Other business activities
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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
May 11, 2010 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 2727 Allen Parkway Wpl-02, Houston, TX 77019RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Houston, TX
Current
February 17, 2010 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 2727 Allen Parkway Wpl-02, Houston, TX 77019RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Houston, TX
Past
January 8, 2010 - February 4, 2010
DIRECT CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 29639
AUSTIN, TX
Past
September 29, 2005 - January 12, 2010
VERITRUST FINANCIAL, LLC
BD
CRD#: 106594
THE WOODLANDS, TX
Past
May 20, 2005 - February 23, 2010
MONEY MAP ADVISOR LLP
RIA
CRD#: 135155
CONROE, TX
Past
March 8, 2005 - October 4, 2005
CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8408
MINOT, ND
Past
August 26, 1999 - February 23, 2004
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
RIA
CRD#: 5393
THE WOODLANDS, TX
Past
August 26, 1999 - February 23, 2004
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past
May 18, 1995 - January 20, 2000
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past
November 16, 1994 - May 22, 1995
JOSEPHTHAL & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 3227
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 28, 1993 - September 22, 1993
HART SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 28389
HOUSTON, TX
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(5/2/2025)
IAR
Florida(5/5/2025)
RR
North Carolina(2/22/2010)
IAR
North Carolina(5/11/2010)
RR
Ohio(12/5/2012)
IAR
Ohio(12/5/2012)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/12/2011)
RR
Tennessee(5/2/2023)
RR
Texas(2/17/2010)
IAR
Texas(9/23/2014)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 4/1/1999
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)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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