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Akira T. Gatewood
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
SYRACUSE, NY
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CRD#: 7473645
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Professional summary
Akira Tyree Gatewood, who also goes by Akira Tyree Gatewood, Akira Gatewood, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Syracuse, New York.
Akira is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Akira has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Akira Tyree Gatewood | Akira Gatewood
Other business activities
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AGIA POSITION: Agent NATURE: Non-Securities Insurance Products INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 03/06/2023 ADDRESS: 2929 Allen Parkway, Houston TX 77019, United States DESCRIPTION: Appointed as agent to sell Non-Securities Insurance products for AGIA RECORDING/PERFORMING MUSICIAN POSITION: Musician/Artist NATURE: In my free time I make write, record and release music on stores such as apple music - earning on average about 10 dollars every 2 years from streams. I also have live shows and performances related to my music from time to time INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 30 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/15/2018 ADDRESS: 108 Burten Street, Syracuse NY 13210, United States DESCRIPTION: I do not have any duties I make music in my free time and release it on stores and have performances but I do not have anything I have to do relating to it I do not answer to anybody I just make music.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 6, 2023 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
SYRACUSE, NY
Current
March 6, 2023 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 52 South Union Suite 101, Williamsville, NY 14221RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Williamsville, NY
Past
January 31, 2022 - March 14, 2023
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6627
SYRACUSE, NY
Past
December 13, 2021 - March 14, 2023
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
SYRACUSE, NY
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
New York(3/6/2023)
IAR
New York(3/6/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/15/2023)
IAR
Pennsylvania(3/15/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/11/2021
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral 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 |
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