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William B. Alvarez
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922
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CRD#: 3186210
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Professional summary
William Brian Alvarez, who also goes by Billy Unknown, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.
William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. William has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Billy Unknown
Other business activities
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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 KEARNY THISTLE UNITED FC POSITION: President NATURE: This is a not-for-profit youth travel soccer club (that my children participate in). I am currently the secretary on the board of directors (which I've disclosed and is on my OBA U4). However, I am being asked to change position to the President and no longer perform as the Treasurer. Both positions are NON-compensated. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/05/2020 ADDRESS: 106 Albert St, North Arlington NJ 07031, United States DESCRIPTION: As President of the club I am asked to oversee the board of directors, as well as all committees.I am also asked to meet with board on a monthly basis.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 26, 2008 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 300 Connell Drive Ste 3300, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ
Current
August 26, 2008 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 300 Connell Drive Ste 3300, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ
Past
June 19, 2007 - September 8, 2008
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7059
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past
June 19, 2007 - September 8, 2008
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past
February 16, 2007 - March 26, 2007
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 25574
NEW YORK, NY
Past
February 16, 2007 - March 26, 2007
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 25574
NEW YORK, NY
Past
June 17, 2004 - December 4, 2006
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7870
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 3, 2000 - December 4, 2006
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7870
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
California(8/26/2008)
RR
Florida(2/4/2014)
IAR
Florida(4/22/2019)
RR
New Jersey(8/26/2008)
IAR
New Jersey(8/26/2008)
RR
New York(10/27/2017)
IAR
New York(8/16/2021)
RR
South Carolina(8/21/2015)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law 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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