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Charles A. Carter

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CRD#: 1099377
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Professional summary


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Charles Arnold Carter was a registered financial professional .

Charles is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Charles had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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.
Sales of insurance and non-insurance products, part-time or full-time, for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. KHC Ruth Limited Partnership / 1220-Present / Investment Related: Yes / 234 Olde Oak Dr, 234 Olde Oak Dr, Georgetown, TX 78633/ Board Member/ Private Rental Property / Hrs Work Monthly: 0 / Sec Trading Hrs: 0 / None 365 STRATEGIES / 1011-Present / Investment Related: No /1001 Congress Ave Ste 150, Austin TX 78701 /Independent Consulting /Political Consulting / Hrs Work Monthly: NA / Sec Trading Hrs: NA / Political consulting, campaign manager RENTAL PROPERTY/ 0615-Present/ Investment Related: NO/234 OLDE OAK, GEORGETOWN, TX 78633/ OWNER / Hrs Work Monthly 5 HRS/ Sec Trading Hrs: 1HR / MONITOR RENTAL PROPERTY FUN FOR LESS TOURS / 0108-Present / Investment Related: No / Draper, UT / Tour Escort / NA / Hrs Work Monthly: 10% / Sec Trading Hrs: 10% / Tour Escort CAG CARTER FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP / 1005-Present / Investment Related: No / Georgetown, TX/Control Operations of the Fl/ Hrs Work Monthly: 10%/ Sec Trading Hrs: 5%/ Day to day decisions , Administrative, Partnership distribution and work with attorney and CPA to assure all reporting in order CUERO FAMILY PARTNERSHIP INC. /0192-Present / Investment Related: No / Georgetown, TX / President / Hrs Work Monthly: 2% / Sec Trading Hrs: 0% / Maintain books CHARLES CARTER & ASSOC. / 0182-Present / Investment Related: No / Austin & Georgetown, TX / political consulting/ Agricultural Trande Management / Hrs Work Monthly: 20% / Sec Trading Hrs: 20%/ Consulting. Co name: CAG CARTER FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP /emp dates: 1021 TO PRESENT/ INVESTMENT RELATED: NO /address: GEORGETOWN, TX / position: PRESIDENT/ nature of business: BOARD MEMBER/hrs work monthly: 2/Sec trading hrs: 0/ duties: DEPOSIT ROYALTY CHECK IF ANY, TAX PREPARATION TO CPA IF NEEDED OBA Amendment Update: CAG CARTER FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

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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

January 6, 2012 - November 10, 2025

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
Austin, TX
Past

January 6, 2012 - November 10, 2025

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
Austin, TX
Past

July 17, 2006 - January 6, 2012

INVESTMENT ADVISORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 139233
AUSTIN, TX
Past

March 2, 2005 - August 25, 2006

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
AUSTIN, TX
Past

April 12, 2002 - January 6, 2012

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
AUSTIN, TX
Past

April 12, 1994 - April 12, 2002

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

March 16, 1992 - June 6, 1994

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

February 24, 1983 - March 13, 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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/29/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
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

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Company Information


TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 16164

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