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Philip Spear

VALIC Financial Advisors, INC.
27 Years of Experience
Columbia, SC
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance
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Philip Spear is a registered investment advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors, INC., based in Columbia, SC, with 27 years of industry experience. Philip is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Estate Planning, and 4 more. Their firm serves 293,026 clients with $29B in assets under management.

VALIC Financial Advisors, INC.
Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
1254 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$29.2B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None

VALIC Financial Advisors offers ongoing subscription-based financial planning services that renew annually and include periodic updates to your financial plan as your needs or life events change.

  • One-time financial plan — Up to $5,000 annually, customized to your financial situation and goals.
  • Project-based consulting services — Up to $7,500 annually for specific financial consulting projects.
  • Combined plan and consulting services — Total combined fee will not exceed $10,000 annually.
Annual Retainer:Up to $5,000/year
One-Time Plan:Up to $5,000
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Location

3710 Landmark Drive, Suite 104,, Columbia, SC, 29204

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
November 2002
Closed-No Action
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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Philip is an agent for AGIA, selling non-securities insurance products. This takes a few hours per week.

Employment History
Current Registrations
VALIC Financial Advisors, INC.Broker
March 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 7 mos
VALIC Financial Advisors, INC.
March 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 7 mos
Previous Registrations
Nationwide Securities, LLC
June 2012 - April 2013 · 10 mos
Nationwide Securities, LLCBroker
June 2012 - April 2013 · 10 mos
Allied Beacon Partners, INC.Broker
October 2011 - May 2012 · 7 mos
Allied Beacon Wealth Management, LLC
October 2011 - May 2012 · 7 mos
Workman Securities Corporation
July 2011 - September 2011 · 2 mos
Workman Securities CorporationBroker
July 2011 - September 2011 · 2 mos
Invest Financial CorporationBroker
October 2009 - July 2011 · 1 yr 9 mos
Invest Financial Corporation
October 2009 - July 2011 · 1 yr 9 mos
Sagepoint Financial, INC.
October 2008 - October 2009 · 1 yr
Sagepoint Financial, INC.Broker
October 2008 - October 2009 · 1 yr
American General Securities Incorporated
August 2006 - October 2008 · 2 yrs 2 mos
American General Securities IncorporatedBroker
August 2006 - October 2008 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Wachovia Securities, LLC
May 2006 - July 2006 · 2 mos
Wachovia Securities, LLCBroker
March 2003 - July 2006 · 3 yrs 4 mos
Ncf Financial Services, INC.Broker
September 2002 - March 2003 · 6 mos
Invest Financial CorporationBroker
April 1999 - September 2002 · 3 yrs 5 mos
CUNA Brokerage Services, INC.Broker
December 1996 - February 1999 · 2 yrs 2 mos
The Advisors Group, INC.Broker
July 1996 - December 1996 · 5 mos
State Registrations5 states
FLGALANCSC
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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