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Tessa Q. Coleman
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Houston, TX 77019
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CRD#: 6463820
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Professional summary
Tessa Q Coleman, who also goes by Takiela Quenshea Burroughs, Takiela Burroughs, Tessa Quenshae Burroughs, Tessa Quenshea Burroughs, Tessa Burroughs, Tessa Q Betterway, Takiela Burroughs, Tessa Burroughs, Tessa Q Coleman, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Houston, Texas.
Tessa is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Tessa has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Takiela Quenshea Burroughs | Takiela Burroughs | Tessa Quenshae Burroughs | Tessa Quenshea Burroughs | Tessa Burroughs | Tessa Q Betterway | Takiela Burroughs | Tessa Burroughs | Tessa Q Coleman
Other business activities
Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
AGIA POSITION: AGENT NATURE: Non-Securities Insurance Products INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 06/02/2025 ADDRESS: 2929 ALLEN PARKWAY, HOUSTON TX 77019, United States DESCRIPTION: Appointed as agent to sell Non-Securities Insurance products for AGIA VD INVESTMENT POSITION: Owner NATURE: Rental Property INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2018 ADDRESS: 2525 CityWest Blvd, Houston TX 77080, United States DESCRIPTION: Currently Passive, I have property owned under the LLC JAAJODANCE POSITION: Co founder NATURE: Dance workout business INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2018 ADDRESS: 2525 Citywest Blvd, Houston TX 77080, United States DESCRIPTION: Instructor and owner
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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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®
NoneExperience
Current
June 2, 2025 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 2777 Allen Parkway Rp-01, Houston, TX 77019RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Houston, TX
Current
June 2, 2025 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 2777 Allen Parkway Rp-01, Houston, TX 77019RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Houston, TX
Past
September 25, 2024 - June 3, 2025
MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 611
HOUSTON, TX
Past
September 25, 2024 - June 3, 2025
MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 611
HOUSTON, TX
Past
March 21, 2024 - July 10, 2024
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
HOUSTON, TX
Past
December 1, 2023 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
HOUSTON, TX
Past
September 18, 2023 - July 10, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10299
HOUSTON, TX
Past
May 22, 2019 - September 14, 2023
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
HOUSTON, TX
Past
July 4, 2018 - October 11, 2018
CROSSMARK DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14970
HOUSTON, TX
Past
November 21, 2017 - May 23, 2018
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
HOUSTON, TX
Past
April 11, 2016 - October 17, 2017
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
HOUSTON, TX
Past
May 27, 2015 - July 14, 2015
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BD
CRD#: 10111
HOUSTON, TX
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
Texas(6/2/2025)
IAR
Texas(6/2/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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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