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Krista D. Gibson

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Houston, TX 77019
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CRD#: 2348708
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Professional summary


Krista De Lois Gibson, AIF®, who also goes by Krista Gibson Astoria, Krista Astoria, Krist De Lois Gibson, Krista D Gibson, Krista D. Gibson, Krista Gibson, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Houston, Texas.

Krista is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Krista has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Krista Gibson Astoria | Krista Astoria | Krist De Lois Gibson | Krista D Gibson | Krista D. Gibson | Krista Gibson

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.
HOLY CHILD CHARITY POSITION: proposed board member NATURE: proposed board member for charity and provide administrative support and networking in support of the mission of the charity to provide education, nutrition, and health services to children in need in the United States and around the world. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/02/2021 ADDRESS: 6 Farrell Ridge Rd, Sugar Land TX 77479, United States DESCRIPTION: periodic meetings with board members to discuss contributions, projects and allocations to proposed projects in support of the mission of the charity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses


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AIF®

Experience


Current

November 12, 2019 - Present

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 2929 Allen Parkway L14-80, Houston, TX 77019Office #2: 2929 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019
RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Houston, TX
Current

November 12, 2019 - Present

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 2929 Allen Parkway L14-80, Houston, TX 77019Office #2: 2929 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019
RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Houston, TX
Past

March 21, 2014 - November 4, 2019

PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110476
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 16, 2013 - November 4, 2019

BBVA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 27060
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 17, 2011 - May 16, 2013

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

BD
CRD#: 17086
HOUSTON, TX
Past

November 14, 2008 - December 11, 2009

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 13, 2006 - June 19, 2008

INVESCO AIM PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109264
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 13, 2000 - June 19, 2008

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 2, 1993 - January 6, 2000

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, 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
Alabama
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Alabama
(3/1/2024)
RR
Alaska
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Alaska
(3/1/2024)
RR
Arizona
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Arizona
(3/21/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Arkansas
(3/4/2024)
RR
California
(3/8/2023)
IAR
California
(3/4/2024)
RR
Colorado
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Colorado
(3/5/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Connecticut
(3/4/2024)
RR
Delaware
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Delaware
(3/12/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(3/8/2023)
RR
Florida
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Florida
(3/4/2024)
RR
Georgia
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Georgia
(3/4/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Hawaii
(3/4/2024)
RR
Idaho
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Idaho
(3/4/2024)
RR
Illinois
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Illinois
(3/7/2024)
RR
Indiana
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Indiana
(3/4/2024)
RR
Iowa
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Iowa
(3/1/2024)
RR
Kansas
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Kansas
(3/1/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Kentucky
(3/5/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Louisiana
(3/4/2024)
RR
Maine
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Maine
(3/4/2024)
RR
Maryland
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Maryland
(6/11/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Massachusetts
(5/22/2025)
RR
Michigan
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Michigan
(3/5/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Minnesota
(3/4/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Mississippi
(3/4/2024)
RR
Missouri
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Missouri
(3/4/2024)
RR
Montana
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Montana
(3/5/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Nebraska
(3/5/2024)
RR
Nevada
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Nevada
(3/4/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(3/8/2023)
IAR
New Hampshire
(3/6/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(3/8/2023)
IAR
New Jersey
(5/20/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(3/8/2023)
IAR
New Mexico
(3/4/2024)
RR
New York
(3/8/2023)
IAR
New York
(3/1/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(3/8/2023)
IAR
North Carolina
(3/4/2024)
RR
North Dakota
(3/8/2023)
IAR
North Dakota
(3/5/2024)
RR
Ohio
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Ohio
(3/1/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Oklahoma
(3/4/2024)
RR
Oregon
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Oregon
(3/1/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(3/4/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Rhode Island
(3/7/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(3/8/2023)
IAR
South Carolina
(3/14/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(3/8/2023)
IAR
South Dakota
(3/4/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(3/8/2023)
RR
Texas
(11/12/2019)
IAR
Texas
(11/12/2019)
RR
Utah
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Utah
(4/2/2024)
RR
Vermont
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Vermont
(3/1/2024)
RR
Virginia
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Virginia
(3/5/2024)
RR
Washington
(3/8/2023)
RR
West Virginia
(3/8/2023)
IAR
West Virginia
(3/7/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Wisconsin
(3/4/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Wyoming
(3/7/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/12/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser 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#: 42803Houston, TX 77019

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