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J. Robert Grubbs

CRD# 2473931·Registered 1994 - 2017
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that J. Robert is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

J. Robert Grubbs, who also goes by Bob Grubbs, Bobby Grubbs, J R Grubbs, J Robert Grubbs, J Robert Grubbs, J. Robert Grubbs, James R Grubbs, James Robert Grubbs, was a registered financial advisor. J. Robert was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1994 - 2017. J. Robert had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

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Active Clients

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Other Aliases

Bob Grubbs, Bobby Grubbs, J R Grubbs, J Robert Grubbs, J Robert Grubbs, J. Robert Grubbs, James R Grubbs, James Robert Grubbs

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

32 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 42803
RIA
Brentwood, TN
December 23, 2014 - January 11, 2017
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 42803
BD
Brentwood, TN
December 23, 2014 - January 11, 2017
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
Knoxville, TN
September 28, 2012 - January 7, 2015
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
Knoxville, TN
September 28, 2012 - January 7, 2015
BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 33856
BD
Knoxville, TN
January 27, 2009 - May 7, 2012
BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 33856
RIA
Knoxville, TN
January 26, 2009 - May 7, 2012
BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 33856
RIA
Greeneville, TN
June 23, 2008 - December 31, 2008
BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 33856
BD
Greeneville, TN
June 23, 2008 - December 31, 2008
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6694
RIA
Greeneville, TN
March 11, 2004 - January 31, 2008
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6694
BD
Greeneville, TN
January 4, 1999 - January 31, 2008
ROBERT THOMAS SECURITIES, INC·CRD# 10147
BD
St. Petersburg, FL
March 22, 1996 - January 4, 1999
MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 8292
BD
Largo, FL
July 19, 1994 - March 22, 1996

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Current Firm

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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)

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

1,647

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE FOR VFA MANAGED INVESTMENT PROGRAM - VC23987 (3/31/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
THE VARIABLE ANNUITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYDIRECT OWNER—
BRODD, MARY JULIEANNVICE PRESIDENT AND CORPORATE SECRETARY8322295
BURNETTE, CYNTHIA LEACHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER1863103
DUCOTE, LOUISVFA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER INVESTMENT ADVISORY6913500
FORTEY, MICHAELVFA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER BROKER DEALER2304969
GIBSON, KRISTA DE LOISPRESIDENT; SVP, HEAD OF PRODUCT & ADVISORY SERVICES2348708
GUERRERA, DARRENVICE PRESIDENT, SALES & INCENTIVE COMPENSATION2541120
LOGAN, JOHN ALBERTCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER4378887
PICONE, JOHN WILLIAMOFFICE OF HEAD OF RETIREMENT AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTION2717710
RINK, VERONICA LYNETTEVICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION4724432

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

293,026

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$29,215,100,590

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

17

Arbitration

3

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/24/2025Cover PageReport
01/27/2025Cover PageReport
04/29/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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".
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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
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BD
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jun 1996About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 1994About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Jan 2017About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1994About the Series 7 exam

Series 51 — Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination

Passed Nov 2007About the Series 51 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Oct 1994About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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