John L. French
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Birmingham, AL 35243
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CRD#: 2377295
Professional summary
John Lee French JR, CFP®, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Birmingham, Alabama.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. John has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
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.
Vacation Rental Property. 20604 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32413. Non-investment related. Commenced this activity on 5/01/2017. Sole proprietorship with duties which include manage the reservations, marketing, and all upkeep for the property.1% hours/month is devoted to this activity with none during securities trading hours. EBAY - SELLER ACCOUNT POSITION: Owner NATURE: Sales of existing sports memorabilia collection and various miscellaneous household items that I no longer need. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/15/2022 ADDRESS: 201 West Mall, Trussville AL 35173, United States DESCRIPTION: I create listings to sell items on the Ebay website during personal time, at night or weekends. If items sell, I mail them to the buyer. 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 FACEBOOK MARKET PLACE - PRIVATE SALES POSITION: NA NATURE: I will sell unwanted items on the Facebook Marketplace website. Iwill not sell things on a regular basis, and Iwill not operate it as a business. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/01/2023 ADDRESS: 201 West Mall, Trussville AL 35173, United States DESCRIPTION: I will list items for sell on the website and meet the buyer to deliver the item if purchased. ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER POSITION: Advisory Board Member NATURE: The Noah's Park Advisory Board provides support and oversight to the Noah's Park Preschool Program (birth through Kindergarten-5), which serves approximately 250 children as a ministry arm of NorthPark Baptist Church. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2025 ADDRESS: 5700 Deerfoot Parkway, Trussville AL 35173, United States DESCRIPTION: Role of the Board:The Advisory Board exists to support the church's Executive Pastor and the Noah's Park Director by: Reviewing monthly financial statements. Providing feedback on big-picture issues or significant decisions. Offering encouragement, insight, and accountability for the ongoing health of the preschool program. Expectations & Responsibilities: Term Length: 3 years Meetings: Attend six 1-hour meetings per year (every other month) Preparation: Review financial reports and director updates sent via email prior to each meeting Participation: Offer thoughtful feedback, encouragement, and prayerful support
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2008
Experience
Current
October 4, 2004 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 3535 Grandview Parkway Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35243RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Birmingham, AL
Current
October 4, 2004 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 3535 Grandview Parkway Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35243RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Birmingham, AL
Past
December 6, 2001 - October 4, 2004
SOUTHTRUST SECURITIES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 17922
MONTGOMERY, AL
Past
August 2, 2001 - October 4, 2004
SOUTHTRUST SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 17922
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past
March 9, 1999 - August 2, 2001
AMSOUTH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15692
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past
November 29, 1996 - March 5, 1997
HORACE MANN INVESTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 11643
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Past
September 29, 1993 - October 29, 1996
VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
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
Alabama(10/6/2004)
IAR
Alabama(10/7/2004)
RR
Florida(5/11/2012)
IAR
Florida(12/11/2018)
RR
Georgia(9/26/2016)
IAR
Georgia(7/20/2021)
IAR
Kentucky(2/8/2016)
RR
Kentucky(2/15/2016)
RR
Mississippi(2/5/2016)
IAR
Mississippi(2/5/2016)
IAR
Texas(2/10/2016)
RR
Texas(2/11/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral 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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Company Information
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 42803Birmingham, AL 35243TRUST BUT VERIFY
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