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Anita E. Atencio
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
SANTA FE, NM
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CRD#: 5316662
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Professional summary
Anita E Atencio, who also goes by Anita Evelyn Atencio, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Anita is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Anita has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Anita Evelyn Atencio
Other business activities
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LANDLORD POSITION: Landlord NATURE: Rental property INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/01/2020 ADDRESS: 941 Calle Mejia, Unit 402, Santa Fe NM 87501, United States DESCRIPTION: Manage the upkeep of my unit and collect rent 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 LANDLORD OF PERSONAL RENTAL PROPERTY POSITION: Landlord NATURE: Rental Property INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/19/2024 ADDRESS: 2361 Brunn School Lane, Santa Fe NM 87505, United States DESCRIPTION: Landlord/owner
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
January 22, 2015 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
SANTA FE, NM
Current
January 21, 2015 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 165 South Union Boulevard Suite 600, Lakewood, CO 80228RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Lakewood, CO
Past
July 9, 2014 - December 31, 2014
FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 103863
Santa Fe, NM
Past
October 2, 2012 - March 8, 2013
THORNBURG INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC
RIA
CRD#: 106357
SANTA FE, NM
Past
October 1, 2012 - March 8, 2013
THORNBURG SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 14857
SANTA FE, NM
Past
January 15, 2009 - January 10, 2011
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
SANTA FE, NM
Past
November 14, 2008 - January 10, 2011
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
SANTA FE, NM
Past
December 11, 2007 - April 10, 2008
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10582
SANTA FE, NM
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
Arizona(7/5/2022)
IAR
Arizona(7/13/2022)
RR
Colorado(9/5/2024)
IAR
Colorado(9/5/2024)
RR
Florida(5/19/2022)
IAR
Florida(5/20/2022)
RR
New Mexico(1/21/2015)
IAR
New Mexico(1/22/2015)
RR
North Carolina(2/28/2023)
IAR
North Carolina(3/1/2023)
RR
Virginia(5/28/2025)
IAR
Virginia(5/29/2025)
Exams
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)
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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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