Edward R. Gross

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS

PENSACOLA, FL

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CRD#: 1735667

Professional summary

Edward Russell Gross III, who also goes by Russ Gross III, Russ Gross, Rusty Gross III, Rusty Gross, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Pensacola, Florida and TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC located in Equality, Alabama.

Edward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Edward has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Russ Gross Iii | Russ Gross | Rusty Gross Iii | Rusty Gross

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 7, 2013 - Present

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 107319

PENSACOLA, FL

Current

August 16, 2007 - Present

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 32205

Equality, AL

Past

January 18, 2006 - August 10, 2007

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 42803

PENSACOLA, FL

Past

June 22, 2005 - August 10, 2007

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 42803

HOUSTON, TX

Past

January 1, 2004 - June 23, 2005

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

CRD#: 43036

BLOOMINGTON, IL

Past

December 15, 1987 - June 20, 1988

TAMARON INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 14929

Past

October 30, 1987 - December 22, 1987

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 11025

Past

October 6, 1987 - October 6, 1987

VANDERBILT SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 14280

Past

October 6, 1987 - October 30, 1987

DOMESTIC ARBITRAGE GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 8144

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC | TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, INC. | DIVERSIFIED RETIREMENT CORPORATION | DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 107319 / SEC#: 801-42910

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/16/1992 Approved)

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.

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

Alabama
(8/16/2007)

Florida
(8/16/2007)

IAR

Florida
(11/7/2013)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/26/2013

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/14/2006

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/23/2003

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/19/1987

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC | TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, INC. | DIVERSIFIED RETIREMENT CORPORATION | DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 107319 / SEC#: 801-42910

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/16/1992 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

6400 C Street Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52499

Mailing Address

Phone number

(866) 368-0566

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

383

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC THIRD PARTY MONEY MANAGERS BROCHURES (5/22/2025)

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC TRANSAMERICA PERSONALIZED PORTFOLIOS BROCHURE (2/14/2025)

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC. DEFINED BENEFIT SERVICES BROCHURE (2/14/2025)

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC. MANAGED ADVICE SERVICES BROCHURE (2/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	212,836
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 16,157,423,229

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/10/2025	Cover Page	Report
10/25/2024	Cover Page	Report
07/25/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Edward R. Gross

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

TAMARON INVESTMENTS, INC.

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

VANDERBILT SECURITIES, INC.

DOMESTIC ARBITRAGE GROUP, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/26/2013

Series 63

Date: 3/14/2006

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 12/23/2003

Series 7

Date: 9/19/1987

FINRA

Current Firm

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

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