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Valerie Baker

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS
The Woodlands, TX
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CRD#: 5203346
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Professional summary


Valerie Baker, who also goes by Valerie Lynn Baker, Valerie Baker, is a registered financial advisor currently at VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in The Woodlands, Texas and VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC located in Windsor, Connecticut.

Valerie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Valerie has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


Valerie Lynn Baker | Valerie Baker

Other business activities


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Rotary Club of the Woodlands; Not investment related; PO Box 7353, The Woodlands, TX 77387-7353; Community service & fraternal organization; prospective member; 05/17/2024 ; 8 hour per month; 4 hours per month during trading hours; Community service, social activities, luncheons.

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

July 19, 2023 - Present

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 3989
The Woodlands, TX
Current

April 11, 2023 - Present

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
BD
CRD#: 34815
Windsor, CT
Past

April 11, 2023 - July 19, 2023

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

October 1, 2019 - October 6, 2021

LOCKTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144133
Houston, TX
Past

October 1, 2019 - October 6, 2021

LOCKTON INVESTMENT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 137476
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 5, 2016 - April 24, 2019

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

July 31, 2008 - April 24, 2019

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112058
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

July 31, 2007 - May 28, 2008

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
DENVER, CO
Past

September 8, 2006 - May 28, 2008

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
DENVER, CO

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".
VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
CITISTREET ADVISORS LLC | VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SMITH ANNUITY SERVICES, INC. | SMITH ANNUITY SERVICES LLC | ING INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | D. F. S. & ASSOCIATES

CRD#: 3989 / SEC#: 801-57963, 8-14495

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/25/2000 Approved)
BD
Terminated by SEC on 11/29/2016

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

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Alabama
(4/11/2023)
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
(4/11/2023)
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California
(4/11/2023)
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
(4/11/2023)
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District of Columbia
(4/11/2023)
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Florida
(4/11/2023)
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Georgia
(4/11/2023)
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Hawaii
(4/11/2023)
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Idaho
(4/11/2023)
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Illinois
(4/11/2023)
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Indiana
(4/11/2023)
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Iowa
(4/11/2023)
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Kansas
(4/11/2023)
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Kentucky
(4/11/2023)
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Louisiana
(4/11/2023)
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Maine
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Maryland
(4/11/2023)
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Massachusetts
(4/11/2023)
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Michigan
(4/11/2023)
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Minnesota
(4/11/2023)
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Mississippi
(4/11/2023)
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Missouri
(4/11/2023)
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Montana
(4/11/2023)
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Nebraska
(4/11/2023)
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Nevada
(4/11/2023)
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New Hampshire
(4/11/2023)
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New Jersey
(4/11/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(4/11/2023)
RR
New York
(4/11/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(4/11/2023)
RR
North Dakota
(4/11/2023)
RR
Ohio
(4/12/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/11/2023)
RR
Oregon
(4/11/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/11/2023)
RR
Puerto Rico
(4/11/2023)
RR
Rhode Island
(4/11/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(4/11/2023)
RR
South Dakota
(4/11/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(4/11/2023)
RR
Texas
(4/11/2023)
IAR
Texas
(7/19/2023)
RR
Utah
(4/11/2023)
RR
Vermont
(4/11/2023)
RR
Virgin Islands
(4/11/2023)
RR
Virginia
(4/11/2023)
RR
Washington
(4/11/2023)
RR
West Virginia
(4/11/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/11/2023)
RR
Wyoming
(4/11/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/12/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
CITISTREET ADVISORS LLC | VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SMITH ANNUITY SERVICES, INC. | SMITH ANNUITY SERVICES LLC | ING INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | D. F. S. & ASSOCIATES

CRD#: 3989 / SEC#: 801-57963, 8-14495

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/25/2000 Approved)
BD
Terminated by SEC on 11/29/2016
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Contact information


Main Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Mailing Address
Phone number
(860) 580-2817
Established
New Jersey since 02/01/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees
116

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC PART 2A BROCHURE (3/12/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VOYA INSTITUTIONAL PLAN SERVICES, LLCSOLE MEMBER OF APPLICANT
GORDON, REGINA AVERYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3173644
HULTGREN, KRISTIN HENDERSONCFO / FINOP5506534
NICHOLS, JAMES LUTHER IVMANAGING DIRECTOR5237805

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts13,160
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 30,885,140,490

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/18/2024
Cover Page
01/26/2024
01/27/2023

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Company Information


VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 3989The Woodlands, TX

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