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Ryan Drew Hocker

Investment Adviser Representative at Valic Financial Advisors, Inc.

Novi, MICRD #5834729Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
8 yrs
Exams Passed
8

Professional summary

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Ryan Drew Hocker is an investment adviser representative with Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. in Novi, MI, where they have been registered since 2025. They have worked in the securities industry since 2018 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. They have passed 7 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 24 (general securities principal). They are registered to provide investment advice in 27 states.

Office

39555 Orchard Hill Place, Suite 600
Novi, MI 48375

Advisors at this office: 12

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 17, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Broker:
30 states and territories

Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 8/10/2020
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 9/21/2020
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/21/2016
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 4/10/2014
Series 24
General Securities Principal Examination
Passed 4/17/2026
Series 51
Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination
Passed 2/27/2026
Series 10
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Passed 12/22/2020
Series 9
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Passed 10/15/2020

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Valic Financial Advisors, Inc.Current
12/8/2025 – Novi, MI
Morgan Stanley
9/21/2020 – 4/9/2024Jackson, MI
Morgan Stanley
5/20/2014 – 10/21/2016Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
10/29/2010 – 9/8/2011Bloomfield Hills, MI

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Morgan Stanley
    Jul 2020 – Apr 2024Jackson, MI
  2. Michigan House of Representatives
    Oct 2016 – Nov 2017Lansing, MI
  3. HSBC
    Apr 2018 – Nov 2019Washington, DC
  4. Unemployed
    Nov 2019 – Jun 2020Canton, MI
  5. Unemployed
    Dec 2017 – Mar 2018Northville, MI
  6. Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A
    Sep 2020 – Apr 2024New York, NY
  7. Hocker Capital Partners LLC/Preparation for Life
    Nov 2024 – no end date reportedCanton, MI
  8. BMO Bank of Montreal
    Oct 2025 – Nov 2025Canton, MI
  9. Unemployed
    May 2024 – Oct 2024Canton, MI
  10. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc.
    Dec 2025 – no end date reportedNovi, MI
  11. AGIA
    Dec 2025 – no end date reportedHouston, TX

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

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesSelection of Other Advisers
Firm areas of expertise
Retirement PlanningPlan ParticipantsEmployer Retirement PlansSavingsDecumulation

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthCorporations

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

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Form ADV data as of May 13, 2026

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