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Chester A. Zielinski
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Austin, TX 78723
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CRD#: 1016281
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Professional summary
Chester Alexander Zielinski JR, who also goes by Chester Alexander Jr Zielinski, Zeke Zielinski Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Austin, Texas.
Chester is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Chester has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Chester Alexander Jr Zielinski | Zeke Zielinski Jr
Other business activities
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Sales of insurance and non-insurance products, part-time or full-time, for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Wealthwave | marketing | co-brand company through WFGIA | investment related | 01/2013 | Johns Creek, GA Zeke Zielinski LLC/ 1.1.2015/ Non Investment Related/ 1806 Eastham Cove, Austin, TX 78704/ Member/ Was set up on the advice of my CAP to pass revenue from WFG through for tax purposes/ Approved with restrictions Oil and Gas Exploration/no/ Austin,TX / JOINT INVESTOR 10-2005 / Gas and Oil Exploration in the Gulf of Mexico
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 6, 2012 - Present
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 1106 Clayton Ln Suite 285w-1, Austin, TX 78723RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Austin, TX
Current
January 6, 2012 - Present
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 1106 Clayton Ln Suite 285w-1, Austin, TX 78723RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Austin, TX
Past
July 17, 2006 - January 6, 2012
INVESTMENT ADVISORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 139233
AUSTIN, TX
Past
July 10, 2002 - August 23, 2006
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 16164
AUSTIN, TX
Past
March 26, 2002 - January 6, 2012
WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 114473
AUSTIN, TX
Past
January 7, 1999 - July 15, 2002
WMA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. (WMAIA)
RIA
CRD#: 108450
DULUTH, GA
Past
April 12, 1994 - April 12, 2002
WMA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past
February 24, 1992 - June 6, 1994
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past
February 28, 1982 - February 10, 1992
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
IDEX DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC | PIONEER WESTERN DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | INTERSECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 16164 / SEC#: 801-38618, 8-33429
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/1991 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Arkansas(9/13/2012)
RR
California(1/6/2012)
RR
Florida(1/6/2012)
RR
Georgia(1/6/2012)
RR
Illinois(1/6/2012)
RR
Kentucky(1/6/2012)
RR
Massachusetts(1/31/2024)
IAR
New Jersey(7/17/2013)
RR
New Jersey(1/22/2025)
RR
North Carolina(9/24/2012)
IAR
North Carolina(9/24/2012)
IAR
Puerto Rico(6/28/2013)
RR
Texas(1/6/2012)
IAR
Texas(1/6/2012)
RR
Wisconsin(5/6/2014)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
IDEX DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC | PIONEER WESTERN DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | INTERSECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 16164 / SEC#: 801-38618, 8-33429
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/1991 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
Two Liberty Place 50 South 16th Street, Suite 3700, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Mailing Address
6400 C St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001
Phone number
(727) 299-1800
Established
Delaware since 12/28/1984
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,054
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 42,440 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,730,669,809 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 19 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
| Bond | 3 |
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