Julia Sears
Investment Adviser Representative at Valic Financial Advisors, Inc.
Professional summary
Compiled by AdvisorFinder from public regulatory records. This advisor has not provided a personal biography.
Julia Sears is an investment adviser representative with Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. in Carmel, IN, where they have been registered since 2021, the year they entered the securities industry. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.
Office
Advisors at this office: 21
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio
- Broker:
5 states and territories
Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- Purdue Federal Credit UnionMar 2007 – Jun 2019West Lafayette, IN
- AIG / VALIC Financial AdvisorsJun 2019 – Sep 2021Carmel, IN
- Valic Financial Advisors, Inc.Sep 2021 – no end date reportedCarmel, IN
- AGIADec 2022 – no end date reportedHouston, TX
- Personal Touch Portrait StudioApr 2023 – no end date reportedLafayette, IN
Official records & sources
Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Valic Financial Advisors, Inc.
These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.
Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Hourly
- Fixed fee
Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.
Services the firm offers
Retirement plan services including saving and contribution planning, educational resources, and participant account management
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$25B+
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 1,271
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 21
- Main office:
- Houston, TX
- SEC file number:
- 801-54952
Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.
Form ADV data as of May 13, 2026
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