GM
Galen D. Mayo
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Atlanta, GA 30339
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 4979729
GM
Professional summary
Galen Don Mayo, CFP®, who also goes by Galen Mayo, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Galen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Galen has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Galen Mayo
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.
AGIA POSITION: Agent NATURE: Non-Securities Insurance Products INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 03/10/2025 ADDRESS: 2929 Allen Parkway, Houston TX 77019, United States DESCRIPTION: Appointed as agent to sell Non-Securities Insurance products for AGIA
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
Click below to view Galen Don Mayo's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
Click below to view Galen Don Mayo's 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®
CFP®
Start date: 2013
Experience
Current
March 18, 2025 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway S.e. Suite 240 S, Atlanta, GA 30339RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Atlanta, GA
Current
March 17, 2025 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway S.e. Suite 240 S, Atlanta, GA 30339RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Atlanta, GA
Past
April 6, 2023 - August 28, 2024
ADVISORY SERVICES NETWORK
RIA
CRD#: 146051
Roswell, GA
Past
May 10, 2021 - April 21, 2023
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 42803
ATLANTA, GA
Past
May 10, 2021 - April 21, 2023
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 42803
ATLANTA, GA
Past
July 13, 2018 - September 10, 2019
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
BOSTON, MA
Past
May 4, 2018 - July 13, 2018
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
DUNWOODY, GA
Past
April 26, 2018 - September 9, 2019
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7784
DUNWOODY, GA
Past
April 17, 2007 - March 13, 2017
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
ROSWELL, GA
Past
July 13, 2005 - March 10, 2017
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7784
DURHAM, NC
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(10/3/2025)
IAR
Alabama(10/3/2025)
RR
Florida(10/23/2025)
IAR
Florida(10/24/2025)
RR
Georgia(3/17/2025)
IAR
Georgia(3/18/2025)
RR
North Carolina(10/3/2025)
IAR
North Carolina(10/3/2025)
RR
South Carolina(10/3/2025)
IAR
South Carolina(10/3/2025)
RR
Tennessee(10/3/2025)
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)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.
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
Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.
Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.
