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Walter W Griffin

Investment Adviser Representative at Valic Financial Advisors, Inc.

Anderson, SCCRD #5962390Dual-registered
Disclosure(s) on record — verify on FINRA BrokerCheck
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
13 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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Walter W. Griffin is an investment adviser representative with Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. in Anderson, SC, where they have been registered since 2018. They have worked in the securities industry since 2013 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Securian Financial Services, Inc. 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 Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Office

521 N. Mcduffie Street, Suite 1
Anderson, SC 29621

Advisors at this office: 2

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:
Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
Broker:
3 states and territories

Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina

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 10/28/2011
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 9/12/2011

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Valic Financial Advisors, Inc.Current
4/16/2018 – Anderson, SC
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
5/29/2013 – 9/2/2016Greenville, SC
Securian Financial Services, Inc.
11/4/2011 – 4/18/2013Newport Beach, CA

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. Unemployed
    Aug 2016 – Jan 2017Unemployed
  2. American Insurance Organization
    Jan 2017 – May 2017Allentown, PA
  3. Unemployed
    May 2017 – Oct 2017Unemployed
  4. THE Cliffs
    Oct 2017 – no end date reportedTravelers Rest, SC
  5. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc.
    Apr 2018 – no end date reportedColumbia, SC
  6. AGIA
    Dec 2022 – 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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