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Michael N. Barakat

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CRD#: 3104832
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Michael Neddal Barakat, who also goes by Michael N Barakat, Michael Neddal Barakat, Michael Barakat, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Michael had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael N Barakat | Michael Neddal Barakat | Michael Barakat

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

October 19, 2018 - April 4, 2019

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 5, 2018 - April 4, 2019

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 18, 2018 - September 21, 2018

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
Houston, TX
Past

June 18, 2018 - September 21, 2018

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 22, 2017 - June 11, 2018

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 469
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 22, 2015 - March 21, 2018

COVARIANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 154984
HOUSTON, TX
Past

September 19, 2014 - February 22, 2017

TEACHERS PERSONAL INVESTORS SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36130
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 1, 2010 - December 9, 2013

INVESCO ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105360
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 24, 2007 - December 7, 2007

FUND MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 25585
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 19, 2007 - December 6, 2013

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 18, 2007 - January 1, 2010

INVESCO AIM PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109264
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 11, 2006 - May 15, 2006

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
BROOKLYN, NY
Past

December 21, 2005 - May 15, 2006

J.P. MORGAN CLEARING CORP.

BD
CRD#: 28432
BROOKLYN, NY
Past

December 21, 2005 - May 15, 2006

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
BROOKLYN, NY
Past

August 18, 2004 - November 30, 2005

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

August 10, 2000 - November 30, 2005

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

September 29, 1999 - November 10, 1999

DIME SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28955
BROOKLYN, NY
Past

August 14, 1998 - October 1, 1999

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, 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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/2/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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)


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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)

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
01/27/2025
04/29/2024
04/28/2023

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Company Information


VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 42803

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