Donald J. Comfort
Professional summary
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Donald Joseph Comfort SR, who also goes by Don Comfort, Donald Joseph Comfort, was a registered financial advisor .
Donald is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1977. Donald had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.
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Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Experience
October 23, 2002 - July 24, 2014
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
November 20, 1997 - July 24, 2014
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
August 14, 1991 - December 31, 2001
THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY
February 8, 1983 - July 25, 1983
BUTCHER & SINGER INC.
October 10, 1981 - October 5, 1982
KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED
June 18, 1979 - September 25, 1981
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
September 16, 1977 - May 27, 1980
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
July 26, 1977 - September 16, 1977
BACHE HALSEY STUART INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 42803 / SEC#: 801-54952, 8-50018
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Current Firm
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 42803 / SEC#: 801-54952, 8-50018
Contact information
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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