Christopher M. Monk

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922

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CRD#: 5577604

Professional summary

Christopher Michael Monk, who also goes by Christopher Monk, Christopher Michael Monk, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Christopher has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Christopher Monk | Christopher Michael Monk

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 27, 2025 - Present

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 300 Connell Drive Ste 3300, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

RIA

CRD#: 42803

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ

Current

August 25, 2025 - Present

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 300 Connell Drive Ste 3300, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

RIA

CRD#: 42803

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ

Past

January 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 1763

ROCKVILLE, MD

Past

May 25, 2022 - August 1, 2025

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 39262

PASADENA, CA

Past

May 25, 2022 - August 1, 2025

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 47275

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

March 5, 2020 - August 1, 2025

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 127787

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

March 5, 2020 - August 1, 2025

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 46214

HOUSTON, TX

Past

March 4, 2020 - August 1, 2025

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

CRD#: 42132

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

August 6, 2018 - August 1, 2025

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

RIA

CRD#: 10641

New York, NY

Past

September 8, 2014 - August 1, 2025

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

CRD#: 10641

MT. ARLINGTON, NJ

Past

March 26, 2012 - August 27, 2014

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SOMERSET, NJ

Past

May 14, 2010 - December 22, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

PURCHASE, NY

Past

October 13, 2008 - October 6, 2009

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 15296

PARSIPPANY, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 42803 / SEC#: 801-54952, 8-50018

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/10/1997 Approved)

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.

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

New Jersey
(8/25/2025)

IAR

New Jersey
(8/27/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 8/3/2018

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/10/2008

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 7/27/2016

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 42803 / SEC#: 801-54952, 8-50018

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/10/1997 Approved)

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

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)

MIP UNIFIED MANAGED ACCOUNT PROGRAM (3/28/2025)

FINANCIAL PLANNING & CONSULTING SERVICES BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE FOR VFA MANAGED INVESTMENT PROGRAM - VC23987 (3/28/2025)

WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE FOR THE GUIDED PORTFOLIO ADVANTAGE PROGRAM - VC38857 (3/28/2025)

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	Cover Page	Report
01/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
04/29/2024	Cover Page	Report
04/28/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Christopher M. Monk

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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Certified licenses

Experience

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MORGAN STANLEY

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 8/3/2018

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/10/2008

Series 24

Date: 7/27/2016

FINRA

Current Firm

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

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