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James L. Story
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Atlanta, GA 30339
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CRD#: 3217460
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Professional summary
James Llewellyn Story, who also goes by James Llewellyn Story III, Jamie Story, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Atlanta, Georgia.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
James Llewellyn Story Iii | Jamie Story
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 GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE POSITION: Investment Community Member NATURE: Gwinnett County Public Schools Investment Oversight Committee. This will start effective October 1, 2023 and will consist of 4 meetings annually. Each meeting will last an hour and a half. The following is a description of the committee functions: A committee consisting of the CFO, the Director of Budgets; Financial Reporting, The Director of Internal Audit, and Two (2) Investment Community Members to be recommended by the Superintendent shall be appointed to review GCPS' Compliance and existing policy, compliance with Georgia code, and make recommendations to the Board regarding future policy revisions. The committee will submit a formal report of their findings at least annually to the Board. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 10/02/2023 ADDRESS: 437 Old Peachtree Rd. NW, Lawrenceville GA 30043, United States DESCRIPTION: Investment Communit Members to be recommended by the Superintendent shall be appointed to review GCPS' Compliance with existing policy, Compliance with Georgia code, and to make recommendations to the Board regarding future policy revisions. The Committee will submit a formal report of their findings at least annually to the Board. This position has NO VOTING authority. This is an OVERSIGHT committee ONLY. This committee reviews and is an oversight committee for short-term monies for payroll, building projects, etc. No policy revision for these monies will be made through this committee. Committee participation for review of administrative budget and related matters. No participation or involvement in retirement accounts or moneys related to VFA product shelf. There are direct reports/advisors that work on this group account.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 29, 2014 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway S.e. Suite 240 S, Atlanta, GA 30339Office #2: 2180 Satellite Boulevard Suite 400, Duluth, GA 30096Office #3: 125 Plantation Centre Drive Suite 200, Macon, GA 31210Office #4: 125 Plantation Centre Drive Suite 200, Macon, GA 31210Office #5: 1100 Main Street Suite 409, Perry, GA 31069Office #6: 7029 Albert Pick Road Suite 206, Greensboro, NC 27409Office #7: 823 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30901Office #8: 125 Plantation Centre Drive Suite 200, Macon, GA 31210RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Atlanta, GA
Current
April 29, 2014 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway S.e. Suite 240 S, Atlanta, GA 30339Office #2: 2180 Satellite Boulevard Suite 400, Duluth, GA 30096Office #3: 125 Plantation Centre Drive Suite 200, Macon, GA 31210Office #4: 125 Plantation Centre Drive Suite 200, Macon, GA 31210Office #5: 1100 Main Street Suite 409, Perry, GA 31069Office #6: 7029 Albert Pick Road Suite 206, Greensboro, NC 27409Office #7: 823 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30901Office #8: 125 Plantation Centre Drive Suite 200, Macon, GA 31210RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Atlanta, GA
Past
December 2, 2013 - April 24, 2014
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past
November 27, 2013 - April 24, 2014
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past
October 2, 2012 - November 27, 2013
FINANCIAL TELESIS INC
RIA
CRD#: 31012
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past
September 13, 2012 - November 27, 2013
FINANCIAL TELESIS INC
BD
CRD#: 31012
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past
April 7, 2003 - September 13, 2012
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 42803
MACON, GA
Past
June 8, 1999 - December 31, 2001
THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 5081
HOUSTON, TX
Past
June 8, 1999 - September 13, 2012
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 42803
MACON, GA
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.
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
Alabama(6/18/2014)
IAR
Alabama(6/18/2014)
RR
Arizona(1/19/2023)
IAR
Arizona(2/7/2023)
RR
Arkansas(1/19/2023)
IAR
Arkansas(1/19/2023)
RR
California(6/18/2014)
IAR
California(1/20/2023)
RR
Colorado(1/5/2017)
IAR
Colorado(1/11/2017)
RR
Florida(6/18/2014)
IAR
Florida(6/20/2014)
RR
Georgia(4/29/2014)
IAR
Georgia(4/29/2014)
RR
Idaho(8/4/2021)
IAR
Idaho(8/5/2021)
RR
Illinois(1/19/2023)
IAR
Illinois(1/20/2023)
RR
Indiana(1/19/2023)
IAR
Indiana(1/19/2023)
RR
Iowa(10/12/2021)
IAR
Iowa(10/12/2021)
RR
Kansas(1/19/2023)
IAR
Kansas(4/28/2025)
RR
Kentucky(6/6/2018)
IAR
Kentucky(6/15/2018)
RR
Maine(6/17/2020)
IAR
Maine(6/17/2020)
RR
Maryland(6/18/2014)
IAR
Maryland(1/19/2023)
RR
Michigan(7/7/2016)
IAR
Michigan(3/21/2022)
RR
Minnesota(7/31/2014)
IAR
Minnesota(8/4/2014)
RR
Mississippi(5/26/2022)
IAR
Mississippi(5/27/2022)
RR
Missouri(12/22/2015)
IAR
Missouri(8/11/2022)
RR
Montana(6/18/2014)
IAR
Montana(6/19/2014)
RR
Nevada(6/4/2018)
IAR
Nevada(6/15/2018)
RR
New Hampshire(5/10/2023)
IAR
New Hampshire(5/18/2023)
RR
New Jersey(4/18/2018)
IAR
New Jersey(4/19/2018)
RR
New Mexico(5/1/2019)
IAR
New Mexico(5/2/2019)
RR
New York(1/19/2023)
IAR
New York(1/19/2023)
RR
North Carolina(6/18/2014)
IAR
North Carolina(12/1/2014)
RR
Ohio(6/18/2014)
IAR
Ohio(3/17/2022)
RR
Oklahoma(1/19/2023)
IAR
Oklahoma(1/24/2023)
RR
Oregon(7/30/2019)
IAR
Oregon(7/19/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/19/2023)
IAR
Pennsylvania(1/20/2023)
RR
South Carolina(6/18/2014)
IAR
South Carolina(6/23/2014)
RR
South Dakota(3/17/2017)
IAR
South Dakota(3/23/2017)
RR
Tennessee(12/22/2015)
RR
Texas(4/17/2018)
IAR
Texas(10/27/2021)
RR
Vermont(1/19/2023)
IAR
Vermont(1/24/2023)
RR
Virginia(11/14/2014)
IAR
Virginia(11/17/2014)
RR
Washington(9/14/2016)
IAR
Washington(9/14/2016)
RR
West Virginia(1/19/2023)
IAR
West Virginia(5/1/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(1/19/2023)
IAR
Wisconsin(1/19/2023)
RR
Wyoming(5/21/2025)
IAR
Wyoming(5/23/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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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