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Delane R. Schieferstein

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
RICHARDSON, TX
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CRD#: 1617807
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Professional summary


Delane Robert Schieferstein JR., who also goes by D Schieferstein, Delane Robert Schieferstein Jr, Dr Quot;dquot; Schieferstein Jr, Jr Delane Robert Schieferstein, Rob Schieferstein, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Richardson, Texas.

Delane is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Delane has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 6, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


D Schieferstein | Delane Robert Schieferstein Jr | Dr Quot;dquot; Schieferstein Jr | Jr Delane Robert Schieferstein | Rob Schieferstein

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. | As an employee of Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., may perform home office functions for other business units. Richardson Real HeroesRichardsonTexasUnited StatesNoBoard Member 03/2025PRESENT Challenge air for Kids and Friends / 0222-Present / Investment Related: No / 8001 Lemmon Avenue, Hangar 2, Dallas, TX 75209 / Board of Trustees / Non-Profit for disabled / Hrs. Work Monthly: 8 / Sec Trading Hrs: 0 / Changing the perception of children with special needs through the gift flight. Volunteering at 'Fly Days" to set up, take down, marshal aircraft, ingress and egress children and parents into-from aircraft Leadership Richardson Alumni Association/ 8.1.2010/ Non Investment Related/ Member/ Po Box 830322 Richardson TX 75083/ Non profit Alumni Association/ Past President/ Hours per month 1/ Approved with restrictions RICHARDSON EAST ROTARY CLUB/NOT INVESTMENT RELATED/PRESIDENT/7.1.2012/POST OFFICE BOX 831765, RICHARDSON, TX 75083/NON PROFIT PHILANTHROPIC./CONDUCT AND LEAD PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION./HOURS.MONTH: 5/HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS:1 / PAST PRESIDENT BIOLIFE PLASMA SERVICES POSITION: Donor NATURE: Plasma Collection INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2023 ADDRESS: 7989 Belt Line Road, Suite 130, Dallas TX 75248-5729, DESCRIPTION: Twice a week donation of plasma in which I will be compensated.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

February 23, 2021 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
RICHARDSON, TX
Current

June 3, 2015 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 6400 C St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52499
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Cedar Rapids, IA
Past

April 29, 1987 - October 17, 1989

KEOGLER, MORGAN & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16546

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
Georgia
(3/2/2022)
IAR
Georgia
(3/3/2022)
RR
Iowa
(12/8/2023)
IAR
Iowa
(12/11/2023)
RR
Texas
(6/18/2015)
IAR
Texas
(2/23/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/23/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/29/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/21/2021
General Securities Principal Examination
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)


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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#: 16164Richardson, TX

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