JF
CFP · ChFC
JF
CFP · ChFC

John French

30 Years of Experience
Birmingham, AL
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance

John French is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors, INC., based in Birmingham, AL, with 30 years of industry experience. John operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 2 more. Their firm serves 293,993 clients with $26B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
1277 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$26.4B

Fee Structure

  • Financial planning fees depend on the complexity of your situation, the number of topics covered, the time needed to complete the plan, your net worth, and your location.
  • Consulting services are offered on a per-project basis, not exceeding $7,500 annually.
  • The total combined fee for a financial plan and consulting services will not exceed $10,000 annually.
One-Time Plan:Up to $5,000
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Location

3535 Grandview Parkway, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL, 35243

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
November 2000
Settled
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

John manages a vacation rental property since 2017, dedicating minimal time. He also sells sports memorabilia and household items on eBay and unwanted items on Facebook Marketplace, and sells non-securities insurance products through AGIA, spending a few hours per week on this.

Employment History
Current Registrations
VALIC Financial Advisors, INC.
October 2004 - Present · 21 yrs 9 mos
VALIC Financial Advisors, INC.Broker
October 2004 - Present · 21 yrs 9 mos
Previous Registrations
Southtrust Securities, INC.
December 2001 - October 2004 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Southtrust Securities, INC.Broker
August 2001 - October 2004 · 3 yrs 2 mos
Amsouth Investment Services, INC.Broker
March 1999 - August 2001 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Horace Mann Investors INCBroker
November 1996 - March 1997 · 4 mos
Allmerica Investments, INC.Broker
September 1993 - October 1996 · 3 yrs 1 mo
State Registrations6 states
ALFLGAKYMSTX
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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