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Nestor Barrera
Financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors
Based in Houston, Texas, Nestor Barrera is a fiduciary financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. Nestor joined Valic Financial Advisors in 2011, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and selecting outside investment managers. Valic Financial Advisors reports being paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 4968 advisors with offices in Houston, and one of 4448 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience18 years (since 2008)
How that compares ?More experience than 60% of advisors in Texas
Office2919 Allen Parkway 9th Floor - Retirement Education Center, Houston, TX 77019
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$99,681
Advisors at the firm1,254
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Valic Financial Advisors
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesChoosing other investment managersOther services
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Career
- 2011 – nowValic Financial Advisors, Inc.Current firm
Questions to ask Nestor
Tailored to Nestor’s registration and firm.
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Nestor
How do I contact Nestor?
Call Valic Financial Advisors at 866-544-4968 and ask for Nestor Barrera. Nestor works from the Houston, TX office.
How long has Nestor been a financial advisor?
Nestor has been in the industry since 2008, about 18 years. More experience than 60% of advisors in Texas.
What licenses does Nestor hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Nestor a fiduciary?
Nestor is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Nestor paid?
Valic Financial Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Nestor for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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