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Syed Z. Majid
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Houston, TX 77019
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CRD#: 4446978
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Professional summary
Syed Zafar Majid, who also goes by Syed Zafar Majid, Syed Majid, Syed Najmul Zafar Majid, Syed Z Majid, Zafar Majid, Najmul Zafar, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Houston, Texas.
Syed is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Syed has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Syed Zafar Majid | Syed Majid | Syed Najmul Zafar Majid | Syed Z Majid | Zafar Majid | Najmul Zafar
Other business activities
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Entity Name: Retal Property Investment related: Yes Address: 20509 Porter TX Nature of the other business: Rental Property Position/Title/Relationship: Landlord Start Date: 01-Jan-2020 Approximate # of hours a month: 0 Approximate # of hours during securities trading hours: 0 Briefly describe your duties: Landlord
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 14, 2025 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 2929 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Houston, TX
Current
May 14, 2025 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 2929 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Houston, TX
Past
October 25, 2019 - April 20, 2025
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 79
MISSOURI CITY, TX
Past
October 25, 2019 - April 20, 2025
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
MISSOURI CITY, TX
Past
August 8, 2019 - September 27, 2019
XNERGY FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 144436
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
May 17, 2018 - May 8, 2019
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 79
HOUSTON, TX
Past
May 17, 2018 - May 8, 2019
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
HOUSTON, TX
Past
March 14, 2017 - March 9, 2018
SCOTTRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
RIA
CRD#: 169988
SAINT LOUIS, MO
Past
October 12, 2015 - March 9, 2018
SCOTTRADE, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8206
KINGWOOD, TX
Past
September 26, 2013 - September 10, 2015
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
Long Beach, CA
Past
September 21, 2012 - May 20, 2013
FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 103863
GARDENA, CA
Past
January 15, 2008 - October 15, 2010
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 615
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past
March 28, 2002 - January 28, 2003
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 615
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
Texas(5/14/2025)
IAR
Texas(5/14/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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 |
Red Flags
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