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Ami Shah
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Houston, TX 77019
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CRD#: 5773938
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Professional summary
Ami Shah is a registered financial advisor currently at VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Houston, Texas.
Ami is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Ami has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
December 21, 2016 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 2929 Allen Parkway L3-20, Houston, TX 77019RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Houston, TX
Current
December 23, 2016 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 2929 Allen Parkway L3-20, Houston, TX 77019RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Houston, TX
Current
March 19, 2025 - Present
COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 2929 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019BD
CRD#: 13158
Houston, TX
Past
June 9, 2014 - December 31, 2015
CETERA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 165436
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
June 9, 2014 - December 31, 2015
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past
June 9, 2014 - December 31, 2015
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
June 9, 2014 - December 31, 2015
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
June 2, 2014 - December 31, 2015
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 15340
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
May 16, 2014 - December 31, 2015
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10358
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
May 16, 2014 - December 31, 2015
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10299
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
May 9, 2014 - December 31, 2015
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
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
IAR
Texas(12/21/2016)
RR
Texas(12/23/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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