Elton Thomas III is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with VALIC Financial Advisors since 2003 and also holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Finance Committee of the First United Methodist Church in Columbus, MS. VALIC Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers wrap programs, portfolio management, and financial planning services through a large network of advisors, leveraging centralized technology and third-party model managers.

Ronald Kelley is a financial advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors with Series 66 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining VALIC, he held various positions including roles at Cannon Motor Company and Mississippi State University. VALIC Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through a large network of advisors. The firm utilizes discretionary unified managed accounts and incorporates tax-aware and ESG overlay services using Envestnet’s platform.