valic

Valic, originally the Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company, is a United States–based financial services firm that focuses on retirement planning and employee-benefit programs. It serves individuals and employer-sponsored plans, including school districts, universities, and nonprofit organizations.

The company provides retirement plan administration, investment advisory services, and a range of products such as fixed and variable annuities, mutual funds, and target-date funds. It operates through VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc., a registered investment adviser that delivers financial planning and brokerage services to plan participants and clients.

Valic has historically operated as part of a larger financial services group and is associated with AIG's retirement services division. It administers 403(b) and other tax-advantaged accounts for public-sector and nonprofit clients.

As a financial services provider, Valic is subject to industry regulation and investor protections, including oversight by FINRA and the SEC for its advisory and brokerage activities, as well as state insurance regulators for its annuity products.