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Valerie Ann Rivera

Valerie Ann Rivera

CFP®
FIRSTGEN WEALTH
CHICAGO, IL
·CRD# 6149032·13 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fixed / Negotiated Fee | Commission | Retainer

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Who I Serve

Financial Planning for Women
LGBTQ+ Individuals & Families

Services Offered

  • Business Services
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Financial Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Education Funding
  • Tax Planning
  • Retirement Planning

Specializations

Middle Income Client Needs
Millennials

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...

Other Aliases

Valerie Ann Garcia, Valerie Ann Rivera

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2016

Years of Experience

13 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FIRSTGEN WEALTH·CRD# 319368
RIA
Chicago, IL
April 19, 2022 - Present
FACET·CRD# 285961
RIA
Chicago, IL
November 12, 2020 - January 12, 2022
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 20472
RIA
Chicago, IL
August 30, 2017 - November 13, 2020
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 20472
BD
Chicago, IL
August 30, 2017 - November 13, 2020
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
Chicago, IL
July 25, 2016 - August 3, 2017
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
Chicago, IL
June 30, 2016 - August 3, 2017
DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 37306
BD
Chicago, IL
August 20, 2014 - June 23, 2016
SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC·CRD# 104474
BD
Chicago, IL
August 6, 2013 - July 31, 2014

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Current Firm

FIRSTGEN WEALTH
FIRSTGEN WEALTH

FIRSTGEN WEALTH | FIRSTGEN WEALTH LLC

CRD#: 319368
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (4/7/2023 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (4/19/2022 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New York (12/2/2025 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

Chicago, IL

Phone Number

(773) 217-0611

# of Employees

1

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

80

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$6,900,000

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Other business activities

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IAR
California
(4/7/2023)
IAR
Illinois
(4/19/2022)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jul 2016About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 2013About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2013About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Services Offered by Valerie

  • Business Services
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Financial Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Education Funding
  • Tax Planning
  • Retirement Planning

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