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Christopher J. Routt
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Carmel, IN 46032
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CRD#: 7813536
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Professional summary
Christopher John Routt, who also goes by Christopher J Routt, Christopher John Routt, Christopher Routt, Chris John Routt, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Carmel, Indiana.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Christopher has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Christopher J Routt | Christopher John Routt | Christopher Routt | Chris John Routt
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: 09/02/2023 ADDRESS: 2929 Allen Parkway, Houston TX 77019, United States DESCRIPTION: Appointed as agent to sell Non-Securities Insurance products for AGIA THE SCOTT COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION POSITION: Board Member NATURE: The Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that assists donors with their charitable giving for Scott County, Indiana. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/01/2018 ADDRESS: 60 N Main St, Scottsburg IN 47170, United States DESCRIPTION: I am a board member who meets monthly to vote on charitable giving for Scott County, Indiana. THE REFUGE FOR CHILDREN POSITION: Board Member NATURE: The Refuge for Children is an emergency shelter for kids. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2017 ADDRESS: 50 South First Street, Austin IN 47102, United States DESCRIPTION: I serve on the Board of Directors. The Refuge for Children is an emergency shelter for displaced children. MR. FOTO, INC. POSITION: President NATURE: I am a professional photographer who photographs high school seniors and families on the weekends. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/1998 ADDRESS: 1733 E. Grain Bin Rd., Scottsburg IN 47170, United States DESCRIPTION: I own Mr. Foto, Inc. (sCorp) and am the sole employee who photographs high school seniors and families on the weekends.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 23, 2024 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 630 West Carmel Drive Suite 140, Carmel, IN 46032RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Carmel, IN
Current
July 23, 2024 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 630 West Carmel Drive Suite 140, Carmel, IN 46032RIA
BD
CRD#: 42803
Carmel, IN
Past
January 30, 2024 - April 1, 2024
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 42803
CARMEL, IN
Past
November 14, 2023 - April 1, 2024
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 42803
CARMEL, IN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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
Illinois(8/8/2024)
IAR
Illinois(8/8/2024)
RR
Indiana(7/23/2024)
IAR
Indiana(7/23/2024)
RR
Iowa(6/9/2025)
IAR
Iowa(6/9/2025)
RR
Kentucky(8/9/2024)
IAR
Kentucky(8/9/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/14/2023
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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