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Willie F. Griffin

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS
Charlotte, NC
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CRD#: 3005010
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Professional summary


Willie F Griffin, who also goes by Will F Griffin, Will Griffin, Willie Frank Griffin Jr, Willie Frank Griffin, is a registered financial advisor currently at VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina and VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC located in Urbandale, Iowa.

Willie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Willie has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 9 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Will F Griffin | Will Griffin | Willie Frank Griffin Jr | Willie Frank Griffin

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

July 19, 2023 - Present

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 3989
Charlotte, NC
Current

July 5, 2023 - Present

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
Urbandale, IA
Past

July 5, 2023 - July 19, 2023

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

October 7, 2019 - November 30, 2022

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112058
Charlotte, NC
Past

April 24, 2019 - November 30, 2022

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

March 21, 2016 - July 10, 2017

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 469
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 4, 2014 - March 21, 2016

TEACHERS PERSONAL INVESTORS SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36130
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 3, 2013 - May 6, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 21, 2013 - August 20, 2013

ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36509
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 1, 2006 - May 16, 2011

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
HARTFORD, CT
Past

August 12, 2003 - April 1, 2006

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 6, 2000 - September 15, 2000

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18353
NEWARK, NJ
Past

June 5, 1998 - August 24, 1998

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 5, 1998 - August 24, 1998

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
CITISTREET ADVISORS LLC | VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SMITH ANNUITY SERVICES, INC. | SMITH ANNUITY SERVICES LLC | ING INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | D. F. S. & ASSOCIATES

CRD#: 3989 / SEC#: 801-57963, 8-14495

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/25/2000 Approved)
BD
Terminated by SEC on 11/29/2016

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
North Carolina
(7/5/2023)
IAR
North Carolina
(7/19/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/27/2019
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
CITISTREET ADVISORS LLC | VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SMITH ANNUITY SERVICES, INC. | SMITH ANNUITY SERVICES LLC | ING INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | D. F. S. & ASSOCIATES

CRD#: 3989 / SEC#: 801-57963, 8-14495

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/25/2000 Approved)
BD
Terminated by SEC on 11/29/2016
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Contact information


Main Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Mailing Address
Phone number
(860) 580-2817
Established
New Jersey since 02/01/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees
116

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC PART 2A BROCHURE (3/12/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VOYA INSTITUTIONAL PLAN SERVICES, LLCSOLE MEMBER OF APPLICANT
GORDON, REGINA AVERYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3173644
HULTGREN, KRISTIN HENDERSONCFO / FINOP5506534
NICHOLS, JAMES LUTHER IVMANAGING DIRECTOR5237805

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts13,160
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 30,885,140,490

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/15/2026
Cover Page
10/18/2024
01/26/2024
01/27/2023

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Company Information


VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 3989Charlotte, NC

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