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Erin Donnelly
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922
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CRD#: 2875497
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Professional summary
Erin Donnelly, who also goes by Erin F Donnelly, Erin M Farrell, Erin Farrell, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.
Erin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Erin has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Erin F Donnelly | Erin M Farrell | Erin Farrell
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 24, 2025 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 300 Connell Drive Ste 3300, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ
Current
November 24, 2025 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 300 Connell Drive Ste 3300, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ
Past
October 22, 2019 - November 18, 2025
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
PENNINGTON, NJ
Past
October 19, 2019 - November 18, 2025
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
PENNINGTON, NJ
Past
March 2, 2012 - September 13, 2018
NUVEEN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 155584
CHICAGO, IL
Past
March 2, 2012 - September 13, 2018
NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 469
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Past
May 18, 2009 - October 23, 2009
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past
July 23, 2004 - May 17, 2011
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
PENNINGTON, NJ
Past
June 16, 1998 - May 17, 2011
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
PENNINGTON, NJ
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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)
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
Pennsylvania(11/24/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania(11/24/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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