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Stephen H. Chipman

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CRD#: 1062136
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Stephen Henry Chipman, who also goes by Steve Chipman, was a registered financial professional .

Stephen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Stephen had worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Steve Chipman

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) Sales of insurance and non-insurance products, part-time or full-time, for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. 2) RENTAL Properties, not securities related, PROPERTY OWNER, NIR, 05/2006, 1/month, 0/during securities trading hours

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

March 20, 2023 - March 23, 2023

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
JOHNS CREEK, GA
Past

March 16, 2023 - March 23, 2023

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
JOHNS CREEK, GA
Past

May 11, 2020 - February 2, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
Fairfield, IA
Past

May 1, 2020 - February 2, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

May 17, 2017 - October 1, 2019

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

April 26, 2017 - October 1, 2019

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

April 26, 2017 - October 1, 2019

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

April 26, 2017 - October 1, 2019

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 26, 2017 - October 1, 2019

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

April 26, 2017 - October 1, 2019

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

April 26, 2017 - October 1, 2019

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

April 26, 2017 - October 1, 2019

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 6, 2006 - December 31, 2016

FOOTHILL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1027
Santa Clara, CA
Past

April 6, 2006 - December 31, 2016

FOOTHILL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1027
Santa Clara, CA
Past

October 9, 2003 - April 18, 2006

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

September 1, 1999 - October 9, 2003

BNY CLEARING SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15879
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

May 14, 1998 - June 25, 1999

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

March 4, 1997 - April 14, 1998

ROUND HILL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35223
ALAMO, CA
Past

December 13, 1991 - February 28, 1997

NORCROSS & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 28570
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

January 3, 1989 - February 28, 1992

CENPAC SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16089
Past

May 31, 1988 - December 22, 1988

HIBBARD BROWN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 18246
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 4, 1987 - May 28, 1988

SHERWOOD CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10474
Past

October 20, 1982 - February 10, 1987

FIRST JERSEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6621

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/3/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. FORM ADV, PART 2A (10/6/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AUSA HOLDING, LLCOWNER
BARRY, MICHELLE ANNEDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT, CEO2744539
BEITZEL, BRIANDIRECTOR, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6183770
COSTELLO, ROBERTCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER1349716
KRAMER, CHRISTINA DCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4406871
TJOA, NATHANIELCHIEF SUPERVISORY OFFICER4667709

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts42,440
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,730,669,809

Disclosures


Regulatory Event19
Arbitration3
Bond3

Red Flags


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Company Information


TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 16164

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