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John J. Scinto

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Trumbull, CT 06611
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CRD#: 1922240
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Professional summary


John Joseph Scinto JR, who also goes by John J Scinto Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Trumbull, Connecticut.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. John has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Aliases


John J Scinto Jr

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. JOHN SCINTO ACCOUNTANT / TAX PREPARER; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; 30 REGINA COURT, TRUMBULL, CT 06611; ACCOUNTING AND TAX PREPARATION WORK; POSITION IS THAT OF OWNER; COMMENCED BUSINESS IN FEBRUARY 2010; LESS THAN TWO HOURS PER MONTH, NONE DURING TRADING HOURS; DUTIES INCLUDE ACCOUNTING AND TAX PREPARATION WORK. Worldwide Entities Inc. / 88-Present / Investment Related: No / 30 Regina St. Trumbull, CT / President - Consultant/ Real Estate Broker Hrs Work Monthly: / Sec Trading Hrs: / Real Estate consulting and rentals

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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

January 6, 2012 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 30 Regina St, Trumbull, CT 06611
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Trumbull, CT
Current

January 6, 2012 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 30 Regina St, Trumbull, CT 06611
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Trumbull, CT
Past

May 15, 2008 - January 6, 2012

INVESTMENT ADVISORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 139233
MONROE, CT
Past

April 12, 2002 - January 6, 2012

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
MONROE, CT
Past

January 11, 1996 - April 12, 2002

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

May 23, 1989 - November 29, 1995

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

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
Connecticut
(1/6/2012)
IAR
Connecticut
(1/6/2012)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/31/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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

CRD#: 16164Trumbull, CT 06611

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