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Joel J. Seckel
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
COLUMBUS, OH 43235
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CRD#: 2688060
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Professional summary
Joel James Seckel, CFP®, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Columbus, Ohio.
Joel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Joel has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Morrow county Board of Developmental Disabilities. 406 Bank Street, Mount Gilead, OH 43338. Commenced activity 8/8/2017. Volunteer Board Member for County Agency that serves developmentally disabled individuals. Board meets monthly to approve budgets, salaries, hirings, terminations, contracts, etc. presented by Superintendent and Treasurer. 2 hours/month is devoted to this activity with none during securities trading hours. 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 MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES POSITION: President NATURE: Volunteer Board Member for County Agency that serves developmentally disabled individuals. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/08/2017 ADDRESS: 406 Bank Street, Mount Gilead OH 43338, United States DESCRIPTION: Board meets monthly to approve budgets, salaries, hirings, terminations, contracts, etc. presented by Superintendent and Treasurer. 2 hours/month is devoted to this activity with none during securities trading hours.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2006
Experience
Current
June 7, 2001 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 8050 North High Street Suite 130, Columbus, OH 43235RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
COLUMBUS, OH
Current
September 15, 2000 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 8050 North High Street Suite 130, Columbus, OH 43235RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
COLUMBUS, OH
Past
September 15, 2000 - December 31, 2001
THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 5081
HOUSTON, TX
Past
July 1, 1996 - November 10, 2000
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past
January 25, 1996 - July 1, 1996
NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
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(8/4/2023)
IAR
Alabama(8/4/2023)
RR
Arizona(2/16/2021)
RR
Florida(2/23/2016)
IAR
Florida(7/8/2021)
RR
Georgia(8/26/2021)
RR
Illinois(8/29/2024)
IAR
Illinois(8/29/2024)
RR
Indiana(10/17/2011)
RR
Kentucky(2/14/2019)
IAR
Kentucky(2/14/2019)
RR
Louisiana(3/18/2025)
IAR
Louisiana(3/19/2025)
RR
Maine(5/27/2022)
IAR
Maine(5/27/2022)
RR
Massachusetts(5/28/2014)
RR
Michigan(8/22/2016)
IAR
Michigan(9/12/2016)
RR
New Jersey(9/5/2014)
RR
New Mexico(7/18/2005)
RR
New York(2/16/2021)
IAR
New York(2/16/2021)
RR
North Carolina(1/20/2021)
IAR
North Carolina(1/20/2021)
RR
Ohio(9/18/2000)
IAR
Ohio(6/7/2001)
RR
Oregon(2/13/2015)
IAR
Oregon(2/13/2015)
RR
Pennsylvania(10/2/2020)
IAR
Pennsylvania(10/2/2020)
RR
South Carolina(5/16/2007)
RR
Texas(8/26/2020)
IAR
Texas(8/26/2020)
RR
Virginia(2/16/2021)
IAR
Virginia(2/16/2021)
RR
West Virginia(7/21/2022)
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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