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Manuel Enrique Collazo JR

Manuel E. Collazo

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Investment Advisor Representative
Clearwater, FL 33755
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CRD#: 1633790
Manuel Enrique Collazo JR

Professional summary


Manuel Enrique Collazo JR, who also goes by Manny Collazo, Manuel E Collazo Jr, Manuel Enrique Collazo Jr, Manuel Enrique Collazo, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Clearwater, Florida.

Manuel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Manuel has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 3 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Manny Collazo | Manuel E Collazo Jr | Manuel Enrique Collazo Jr | Manuel Enrique Collazo

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 products and non-insurance products, part-time or full-time, for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc IONFI POSITION: Interim CFO/Treasurer NATURE: Fintech * Regtech Company INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 08/01/2021 ADDRESS: 935 Gravier St, Suite 2020, New Orleans LA 70112, United States DESCRIPTION: assist with policy and procedures, and accounting issues that might arise (quick books) BEVMAN IGROUP POSITION: Managing Director NATURE: Health Insurance and Property & Casualty Business INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 01/01/2022 ADDRESS: 8345 Central Park Blvd, Doral FL 33166, United States DESCRIPTION: On a daily basis I speak to clients about their health insurance needs and property and casualty needs (personal lines and commercial lines). I am involved in providing solutions and quoting, as well as marketing client solutions. LEGACY MORTGAGE LENDING CORP POSITION: Loan Representative NATURE: Mortage INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2021 ADDRESS: 1560 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway Suite 400, #400, Sunrise FL 33323, United States DESCRIPTION: I am a 1099 loan representative with the ability to place loans, but with interest rates climbing the mortgage business has not materialized. No daily activities other then reviewing rates and loan programs posted.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 24, 2025 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 601 Cleveland St Suite 501-24, Clearwater, FL 33755
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Clearwater, FL
Current

January 20, 2025 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 601 Cleveland St Suite 501-24, Clearwater, FL 33755
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Clearwater, FL
Past

January 21, 2021 - December 31, 2023

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

January 20, 2021 - December 31, 2023

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

February 4, 2015 - February 1, 2019

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

February 4, 2015 - February 1, 2019

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

October 16, 2014 - December 31, 2014

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
Miami, FL
Past

September 16, 2014 - December 31, 2014

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
Miami, FL
Past

October 29, 2013 - February 7, 2014

CREAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 38964
MIAMI, FL
Past

November 1, 2012 - March 8, 2013

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144426
ORLANDO, FL
Past

May 3, 2012 - March 8, 2013

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10645
ORLANDO, FL
Past

February 14, 2012 - May 3, 2012

WOODSTOCK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38095
AUSTIN, TX
Past

March 16, 2005 - May 30, 2007

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
PEMBROKE PINES, FL
Past

October 2, 2001 - March 9, 2004

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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.

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
Florida
(1/20/2025)
IAR
Florida
(2/24/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/4/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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

Investment Advisor RepresentativeCRD#: 16164Clearwater, FL 33755

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