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John S. Bat

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CRD#: 1126209
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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.

John Steven Bat, who also goes by John Stevens Bat, John S Batt, was a registered financial advisor .

John is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1983. John had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John Stevens Bat | John S Batt

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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 18, 2013 - October 19, 2020

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

January 14, 2008 - January 9, 2012

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
CASTLE ROCK, CO
Past

January 5, 2006 - January 17, 2008

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

August 15, 2003 - February 9, 2005

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT
Past

September 12, 2002 - August 7, 2003

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 10, 2002 - August 7, 2003

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
DENVER, CO
Past

May 16, 2001 - September 6, 2002

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 1, 1995 - September 6, 2002

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

August 25, 1992 - May 12, 1995

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 14, 1990 - September 10, 1992

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

December 14, 1990 - September 10, 1992

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

January 23, 1990 - May 15, 1990

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 23, 1990 - May 15, 1990

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 15, 1986 - December 5, 1988

RAUSCHER PIERCE REFSNES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6663
Past

July 3, 1985 - July 31, 1985

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
Past

July 3, 1985 - July 28, 1986

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

March 9, 1984 - August 28, 1984

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

June 28, 1983 - March 23, 1984

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/23/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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