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Robert Costello

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Gaithersburg, MD
·CRD# 1349716·41 years experience

Professional Summary

Robert Costello, who also goes by Rob Costello, Robert Joseph Costello, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Robert has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Rob Costello, Robert Joseph Costello

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Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

41 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 16164
RIA
BD
Gaithersburg, MD
July 25, 2024 - Present
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 16164
RIA
BD
6400 C St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52499
July 25, 2024 - Present
GROVE POINT ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 313171
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Rockville, MD
April 1, 2021 - July 23, 2024
GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 1763
RIA
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January 10, 2020 - April 1, 2021
GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 1763
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Rockville, MD
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PRUDENTIAL SELECT STRATEGIES LLC·CRD# 286153
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Newark, NJ
August 9, 2019 - October 10, 2019
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PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.·CRD# 5685
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Newark, NJ
March 20, 2018 - October 10, 2019
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 133763
RIA
Phoenix, AZ
January 15, 2016 - December 22, 2017
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 42803
BD
Houston, TX
December 10, 2014 - April 29, 2016
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 133763
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Scottsdale, AZ
October 2, 2014 - December 22, 2017
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 421
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OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
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July 1, 2005 - September 5, 2013
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Somerset, NJ
August 6, 2003 - September 17, 2014
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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)

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

991

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC FORM ADV, PART 2A (3/31/2026)

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 Accounts

42,735

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,106,655,325

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

19

Arbitration

3

Bond

3

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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.

As an employee of Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., employees may perform home office functions for other business units. Rental Property: POSITION: Property Owner NATURE: Rental Property INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2024; ADDRESS: 48 Sycamore Street, Ocean View, DE 19970, United States; DESCRIPTION: Periodic property maintenance and rental activity Rental Property /0124-Present / Investment Related: Yes / Rockville, MD 20580 / Property Owner/ Rental Property/ Hrs. Work Monthly: 0 / Sec Trading Hrs.: 0 / Periodic property maintenance and rental activity

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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".
TF
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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
IAR
Iowa
(7/30/2024)
RR
Iowa
(11/18/2024)
RR
Maryland
(7/25/2024)
IAR
Maryland
(7/25/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Dec 2015About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed May 1985About the Series 63 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1998About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1996About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jun 2001About the Series 24 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Aug 1996About the Series 26 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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