Edward B. Ward
Professional summary
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Edward Brian Ward was a registered financial professional .
Edward is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Edward had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
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Experience
July 27, 2016 - November 13, 2020
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
December 9, 2015 - November 13, 2020
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
December 8, 2009 - December 9, 2010
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
May 4, 2009 - December 1, 2009
TRUSTMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
February 9, 2005 - September 6, 2005
TRUSTFIRST
October 1, 1997 - September 6, 2005
TRUSTFIRST
October 6, 1994 - November 17, 1997
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
October 6, 1994 - November 17, 1997
OSAIC FA, INC.
February 17, 1994 - September 27, 1994
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
June 7, 1993 - July 30, 1993
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
June 7, 1993 - July 30, 1993
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 42803 / SEC#: 801-54952, 8-50018
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Current Firm
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 42803 / SEC#: 801-54952, 8-50018
Contact information
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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