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Brian L. Ledbetter

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Auburn, AL 36830
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CRD#: 4604995
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Professional summary


Brian Lloyd Ledbetter, who also goes by Brian Lloyd Ledbetter, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Auburn, Alabama.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Brian has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brian Lloyd Ledbetter

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
**LMA ENTERPRISES, LLC 1865 HILLTON COURT AUBURN, AL 36830. START DATE: 10/08/2013. NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED. LESS THAN 1% OF TIME SPENT ON OUTSIDE BUSINESS/NONE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. I PARTICIPATE IN A LLC WHICH INVEST IN REAL ESTATE PROJECTS (MOSTLY RESIDENTIAL). I AM INVOLVED WITH THE PURCHASE AND SALE, NOT IN BUILDING THE ACTUAL PROPERTY. I HAVE CHECK WRITING AUTHORITY AND I COORDINATE THE RELEASE OF FUNDS FROM THE BANK TO THE BUILDER AS WORK IS COMPLETED. **RENTAL HOME 1822 FIRESTONE CT. AUBURN, AL 36830. START DATE: 10/14/2016. NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED. 0% OF TIME SPENT ON OUTSIDE BUSINESS/NONE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. I AM RENTING MY PREVIOUS PRIMARY RESIDENCE. I USE PRESTIGE PROPERTIES TO MANAGE THE RENTAL AND I ONLY PAY THE MORTGAGE WHEN RENT IS COLLECTED AND PAID TO ME BY PRESTIGE PROPERTIES. AUBURN FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH POSITION: TREASURER NATURE: TREASURER OF CHURCH; NON-PAID INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/16/2012 ADDRESS: 128 E GLENN AVE., AUBURN AL 36830, United States DESCRIPTION: I AM A PART OF THE TREASURY STAFF. I HAVE THE ABILITY TO WRITE CHECKS, I AM ONE OF TWO SIGNATURES NEEDED. I ALSO BUDGET/BALANCE SHEET REVIEWS AND HELP WITH INVESTMENT SELECTIONS OF TRUST FUNDS WHICH ARE HELD BY A BROKERAGE FIRM NOT RELATED TO AIG. INVESTMENT DECISONS ARE RECOMMENDED BY THAT FIRM TO THE TRUSTEES AND THEN VOTED ON BY THE TRUSTEES. THE TREASURER IS NOT A VOTING MEMEBER AND CANNOT VOTE. 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

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

October 2, 2003 - Present

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 124 Bragg Avenue Suite A, Auburn, AL 36830
RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Auburn, AL
Current

August 29, 2003 - Present

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 124 Bragg Avenue Suite A, Auburn, AL 36830
RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Auburn, AL
Past

January 8, 2003 - June 23, 2003

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 8, 2003 - June 23, 2003

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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
(9/5/2003)
IAR
Alabama
(10/2/2003)
RR
Arkansas
(1/11/2022)
IAR
Arkansas
(1/11/2022)
RR
California
(10/7/2024)
IAR
California
(10/8/2024)
RR
Colorado
(12/1/2021)
IAR
Colorado
(12/2/2021)
RR
Florida
(2/29/2008)
IAR
Florida
(10/31/2013)
RR
Georgia
(6/26/2007)
IAR
Georgia
(10/30/2013)
RR
Idaho
(2/27/2025)
IAR
Idaho
(2/27/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(6/14/2024)
IAR
Louisiana
(6/26/2024)
RR
Maryland
(9/4/2024)
IAR
Maryland
(9/4/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(11/17/2021)
IAR
Mississippi
(11/17/2021)
RR
Missouri
(8/1/2017)
IAR
Missouri
(8/1/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(5/22/2015)
IAR
North Carolina
(8/10/2022)
RR
Ohio
(10/30/2015)
IAR
Ohio
(10/30/2015)
RR
South Carolina
(10/20/2014)
IAR
South Carolina
(8/3/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(2/23/2024)
RR
Texas
(2/4/2019)
IAR
Texas
(7/14/2021)
RR
Utah
(12/1/2021)
IAR
Utah
(12/2/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/4/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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)


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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#: 42803Auburn, AL 36830

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