Valerie A. Rivera
FIRSTGEN WEALTH
Chicago, IL
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CRD#: 6149032
Professional summary
Valerie Ann Rivera, CFP®, who also goes by Valerie Ann Garcia, Valerie Ann Rivera, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRSTGEN WEALTH located in Chicago, Illinois.
Valerie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Valerie has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Biography
Hi! I'm Valerie Rivera, CFP® . Thanks for checking out my profile! A little bit about me:
I am a First in my family. The first to go to college. The first to break barriers at work. The first to make more money than my parents ever did. I did not grow up reading the Wall Street Journal on my dad's lap. There was no financial safety net. I built my own. I entered financial services nearly 15 years ago and fell in love with empowering people to build financial confidence.
What I noticed throughout my career was that generally, no one looked like me, both on the advisor side AND the client side. Despite money being such a critical part of our livelihood, we don't learn about this stuff in school and quality advice is generally only provided to those who have already achieved financial success.
I'm on a mission to provide financial planning to all the Firsts and act as a catalyst for people to feel secure about their own financial success. I have a huge focus on providing education and meeting people where they are in life with no shame, no judgment financial advice.
I founded FirstGen Wealth to normalize quality, fiduciary, fee-only financial advice for people who are the first to build wealth in their families. We guide people in all areas where money touches your life. Spoiler: It's A LOT of areas.
We do our best work for early to mid-career individuals and families who are the First to grow wealth in their world. Do you want a collaborative financial guide and sounding board as you build your most abundant life?
Then, you belong here. Join the wealth-building revolution and change the trajectory of your life and generations to come.
For all the Firsts. From a First.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Inheritance
Estate Planning
Insurance Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Debt Management
Education Planning
Tax Planning
Retirement Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Fixed Fee (Subscription, Retai...
LGBT Couples and Families
Middle Income Client Needs
Millennials
Tax Planning
Women's Financial Planning Iss...
How do you get paid?
Commission and Fee
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Valerie Ann Garcia | Valerie Ann Rivera
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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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: 2016
Experience
Current
April 19, 2022 - Present
FIRSTGEN WEALTH
RIA
CRD#: 319368
Chicago, IL
Past
November 12, 2020 - January 12, 2022
FACET
RIA
CRD#: 285961
Chicago, IL
Past
August 30, 2017 - November 13, 2020
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 20472
CHICAGO, IL
Past
August 30, 2017 - November 13, 2020
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 20472
CHICAGO, IL
Past
July 25, 2016 - August 3, 2017
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHICAGO, IL
Past
June 30, 2016 - August 3, 2017
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
CHICAGO, IL
Past
August 20, 2014 - June 23, 2016
DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 37306
CHICAGO, IL
Past
August 6, 2013 - July 31, 2014
SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC
BD
CRD#: 104474
CHICAGO, IL
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
California(4/7/2023)
IAR
Illinois(4/19/2022)
IAR
New York(5/25/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
FIRSTGEN WEALTH
FIRSTGEN WEALTH | FIRSTGEN WEALTH LLC
CRD#: 319368 / SEC#:
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2023 Approved)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2022 Approved)New York
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Contact information
Main Address
Chicago, IL
Mailing Address
Phone number
(773) 217-0611
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 80 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,647,229 |
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