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Brian D. Schmitt
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Chicago, IL 60661
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CRD#: 2635212
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Professional summary
Brian Douglas Schmitt JR, who also goes by Brian Schmitt, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.
Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Brian has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Brian Schmitt
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: 12/16/2022 ADDRESS: 2929 Allen Parkway, Houston TX 77019, United States DESCRIPTION: Non-Securities Insurance Products HOA TREASURER POSITION: Treasurer NATURE: Act as treasurer for Home Owners Association effective 1/1. Review financials that are prepared by an outside agency. Approximately 1-1.5 hours/month INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2023 ADDRESS: 600 N Lakeshore Drive, Chicago IL 60611, United States DESCRIPTION: Attend board meetings as held Review financials of the HOA
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 23, 2007 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 500 West Madison Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60661Office #2: 2572 Us Hwy 41 West Suite C, Marquette, MI 49855Office #3: 300 Northpointe Circle Suite 304, Seven Fields, PA 16046Office #4: 39555 Orchard Hill Place Suite 600, Novi, MI 48375Office #5: 39555 Orchard Hill Place Suite 600, Novi, MI 48375RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Chicago, IL
Current
August 21, 2006 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 500 West Madison Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60661Office #2: 2572 Us Hwy 41 West Suite C, Marquette, MI 49855Office #3: 300 Northpointe Circle Suite 304, Seven Fields, PA 16046Office #4: 39555 Orchard Hill Place Suite 600, Novi, MI 48375Office #5: 39555 Orchard Hill Place Suite 600, Novi, MI 48375RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Chicago, IL
Past
November 28, 2005 - August 18, 2006
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4095
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
Past
November 28, 2005 - August 18, 2006
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
Past
September 7, 1995 - December 31, 2005
CITISTREET EQUITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7447
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
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
Alabama(7/20/2016)
IAR
Alabama(7/21/2016)
RR
Alaska(7/20/2016)
IAR
Alaska(7/22/2016)
RR
Arizona(1/7/2011)
IAR
Arizona(1/14/2011)
RR
Arkansas(7/28/2011)
IAR
Arkansas(8/23/2022)
RR
California(4/21/2008)
IAR
California(7/8/2010)
RR
Colorado(8/21/2013)
IAR
Colorado(8/23/2022)
RR
Connecticut(9/18/2006)
IAR
Connecticut(7/26/2010)
RR
Delaware(9/18/2006)
IAR
Delaware(6/21/2013)
RR
District of Columbia(7/20/2016)
IAR
District of Columbia(9/7/2016)
RR
Florida(9/18/2006)
IAR
Florida(7/8/2010)
RR
Georgia(10/12/2007)
IAR
Georgia(6/20/2013)
RR
Hawaii(3/23/2017)
IAR
Hawaii(3/23/2017)
RR
Idaho(8/22/2022)
IAR
Idaho(8/23/2022)
RR
Illinois(7/20/2016)
IAR
Illinois(7/20/2016)
RR
Indiana(1/31/2017)
IAR
Indiana(2/1/2017)
RR
Iowa(10/4/2018)
RR
Kansas(8/22/2022)
IAR
Kansas(8/23/2022)
RR
Kentucky(7/20/2016)
IAR
Kentucky(7/25/2016)
RR
Louisiana(7/20/2016)
IAR
Louisiana(7/20/2016)
RR
Maine(9/18/2006)
IAR
Maine(6/19/2013)
RR
Maryland(8/8/2007)
IAR
Maryland(6/19/2013)
RR
Massachusetts(9/18/2006)
IAR
Massachusetts(7/7/2010)
RR
Michigan(1/7/2011)
IAR
Michigan(1/7/2011)
RR
Minnesota(7/13/2015)
IAR
Minnesota(7/14/2015)
RR
Mississippi(8/17/2016)
IAR
Mississippi(8/30/2016)
RR
Missouri(1/31/2017)
IAR
Missouri(2/1/2017)
RR
Montana(8/22/2022)
IAR
Montana(8/23/2022)
RR
Nebraska(8/22/2022)
IAR
Nebraska(8/23/2022)
RR
Nevada(3/25/2008)
IAR
Nevada(5/6/2008)
RR
New Hampshire(9/18/2006)
IAR
New Hampshire(6/19/2013)
RR
New Jersey(5/15/2007)
IAR
New Jersey(5/23/2007)
RR
New Mexico(1/31/2017)
IAR
New Mexico(2/1/2017)
RR
New York(8/21/2006)
IAR
New York(8/16/2021)
RR
North Carolina(9/18/2006)
IAR
North Carolina(7/8/2010)
RR
North Dakota(10/4/2018)
IAR
North Dakota(10/9/2018)
RR
Ohio(9/19/2006)
IAR
Ohio(7/8/2010)
RR
Oklahoma(8/22/2022)
IAR
Oklahoma(8/24/2022)
RR
Oregon(8/22/2022)
IAR
Oregon(8/23/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/18/2006)
IAR
Pennsylvania(7/8/2010)
RR
Rhode Island(9/18/2006)
IAR
Rhode Island(6/20/2013)
RR
South Carolina(3/22/2007)
IAR
South Carolina(7/8/2010)
RR
South Dakota(10/23/2015)
IAR
South Dakota(10/26/2015)
RR
Tennessee(7/20/2016)
RR
Texas(7/7/2010)
IAR
Texas(7/7/2010)
RR
Utah(8/22/2022)
IAR
Utah(8/23/2022)
RR
Vermont(9/18/2006)
RR
Virginia(9/18/2006)
IAR
Virginia(7/8/2010)
RR
Washington(9/18/2006)
IAR
Washington(6/19/2013)
RR
West Virginia(7/20/2016)
IAR
West Virginia(8/11/2016)
RR
Wisconsin(10/4/2018)
IAR
Wisconsin(10/5/2018)
RR
Wyoming(8/22/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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