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Eric M. Kellar

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
BURLINGTON, MA 01803
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CRD#: 2941188
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Professional summary

Eric Michael Kellar, who also goes by Eric Kellar, is a registered financial professional currently at VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Eric is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Eric has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Eric Kellar

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 7, 2026 - Present

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 200 Summit Drive Suite 430, Burlington, MA 01803
RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
BURLINGTON, MA
Past

June 15, 2022 - August 2, 2023

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10645
ORLANDO, FL
Past

November 4, 2020 - October 21, 2021

COLORADO FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104343
CENTENNIAL, CO
Past

October 20, 2020 - October 30, 2020

BV SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103800
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 11, 2018 - December 3, 2018

LEADER CAPITAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 46206
Bedford, NH
Past

October 11, 2018 - December 3, 2018

LEADER CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 46206
VANCOUVER, WA
Past

January 5, 2017 - July 26, 2018

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

February 22, 2011 - December 31, 2016

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126159
OMAHA, NE
Past

August 23, 2010 - August 9, 2018

WELLESLEY ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 116176
Bedford, NH
Past

February 2, 2004 - October 19, 2009

MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112525
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 22, 2004 - October 19, 2009

MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 112525
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 22, 2001 - October 8, 2003

MANULIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (US) LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106435
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

August 9, 2001 - September 9, 2003

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105790
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

February 8, 1999 - September 15, 2003

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 1, 1998 - February 24, 1999

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, 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".
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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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/10/2023
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/31/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/25/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 7/26/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/22/1998
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 12/26/1997
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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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)
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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)
MIP UNIFIED MANAGED ACCOUNT PROGRAM (3/28/2025)
FINANCIAL PLANNING & CONSULTING SERVICES BROCHURE (3/28/2025)
WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE FOR VFA MANAGED INVESTMENT PROGRAM - VC23987 (3/28/2025)
WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE FOR THE GUIDED PORTFOLIO ADVANTAGE PROGRAM - VC38857 (3/28/2025)

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
Report
01/27/2025
Cover Page
Report
04/29/2024
Cover Page
Report
04/28/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 42803Burlington, MA 01803

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