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Belete Alemu
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
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CRD#: 2556592
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Professional summary
Belete Alemu is a registered financial advisor currently at VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Woodland Hills, California.
Belete is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Belete has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 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.
RENTAL PROPERTY POSITION: Manager NATURE: Rental Property INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/01/2006 ADDRESS: 12050 Lamanda Street, Los Angeles CA 90066, United States DESCRIPTION: Mange the property: collect rent from tenants, provide services as needed. APARTMENT RENTAL POSITION: manager NATURE: Rental Property ownership. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/15/2004 ADDRESS: 1433 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles CA 90019, United States DESCRIPTION: Manage property: collect rent and provide services as needed 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
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 18, 2014 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 21550 Oxnard Street Suite 420, Woodland Hills, CA 91367RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Woodland Hills, CA
Current
March 18, 2014 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 21550 Oxnard Street Suite 420, Woodland Hills, CA 91367RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Woodland Hills, CA
Past
October 1, 2012 - December 17, 2013
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 79
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
October 1, 2012 - December 17, 2013
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
September 9, 2010 - October 1, 2012
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 25574
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
September 9, 2010 - October 1, 2012
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 25574
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
June 30, 2010 - September 1, 2010
PORT SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 43936
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past
May 18, 2010 - July 8, 2010
ARQUE CAPITAL, LTD.
RIA
CRD#: 121192
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
May 18, 2010 - July 8, 2010
ARQUE CAPITAL, LTD.
BD
CRD#: 121192
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
November 23, 2009 - May 13, 2010
EMPIRE SECURITIES CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 2826
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
November 23, 2009 - May 13, 2010
EMPIRE SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 2826
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
June 2, 2006 - August 31, 2009
FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 32444
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
May 26, 2006 - November 17, 2009
FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 32444
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
February 15, 2006 - May 26, 2006
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 7717
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
February 15, 2006 - May 26, 2006
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7717
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
January 30, 2001 - January 31, 2006
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
RIA
CRD#: 5685
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
April 25, 1995 - January 31, 2006
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past
December 15, 1994 - March 15, 1995
FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 305
EDISON, NJ
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
California(3/18/2014)
IAR
California(3/18/2014)
RR
Colorado(9/29/2016)
IAR
Colorado(9/30/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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)
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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