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James P. Lesniewski

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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CRD#: 2534628
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Professional summary


James Paul Lesniewski, who also goes by James P Lesniewski, James P. Lesniewski, James Lesniewski, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. James has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases


James P Lesniewski | James P. Lesniewski | James Lesniewski

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

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 30, 2020 - Present

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 15333 North Pima Road Suite 235, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Scottsdale, AZ
Current

November 30, 2020 - Present

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 15333 North Pima Road Suite 235, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

June 29, 2020 - December 1, 2020

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 281285
Phoenix, AZ
Past

June 24, 2020 - December 1, 2020

BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 173962
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

October 5, 2016 - July 15, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

September 30, 2016 - July 15, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

November 5, 2015 - October 7, 2016

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
PEORIA, AZ
Past

May 13, 2013 - October 7, 2016

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
PEORIA, AZ
Past

October 27, 2011 - February 11, 2013

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 29357
TOLLESON, AZ
Past

October 12, 2011 - February 11, 2013

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29357
TOLLESON, AZ
Past

June 3, 2011 - October 12, 2011

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

BD
CRD#: 17086
GILBERT, AZ
Past

February 1, 2010 - January 6, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
DODGEVILLE, WI
Past

June 3, 2002 - January 13, 2010

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17868
HARTLAND, WI
Past

December 1, 2001 - January 13, 2010

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17868
HARTLAND, WI
Past

May 23, 2000 - December 1, 2001

FIRSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 14536
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ
Past

April 10, 1995 - May 16, 2000

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 10, 1995 - May 16, 2000

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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
Alaska
(11/28/2023)
IAR
Alaska
(11/28/2023)
RR
Arizona
(11/30/2020)
IAR
Arizona
(11/30/2020)
RR
Virginia
(11/10/2021)
IAR
Virginia
(11/12/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/1/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General 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)


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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#: 42803Scottsdale, AZ 85260

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