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Marc S. Kawakami

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CRD#: 2053490
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Marc S Kawakami, who also goes by Marc Shigeo Kawakami, was a registered financial professional .

Marc is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Marc had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Marc Shigeo Kawakami

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

June 3, 2015 - April 17, 2019

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

May 11, 2009 - September 26, 2012

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

March 9, 2007 - June 5, 2007

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

November 25, 2002 - December 31, 2003

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10332
HUDSON, OH
Past

November 25, 2002 - December 31, 2003

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

November 25, 2002 - December 31, 2003

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 25, 2002 - June 5, 2007

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

November 25, 2002 - June 5, 2007

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

March 21, 1996 - June 5, 2007

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/28/2015
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


TC
TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC
ENDEAVOR GROUP | TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC | TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 8217 / SEC#: , 8-24829

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1801 California St. Suite 5200, Denver, CO 80202
Mailing Address
1801 California St. Suite 5200, Denver, CO 80202
Phone number
(720) 482-1500
Established
Iowa since 12/31/2024
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AUSA HOLDING, LLCPARENT
ACKERMAN, TIMOTHY LEONDIRECTOR2311523
BEITZEL, BRIANDIRECTOR, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, TREASURER6183770
CARNEY, ROBERT DONALDDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD6747924
HALLORAN, MARK FRANCISDIRECTOR1128889
HELLERMAN, DOUGLASCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4696681

Disclosures


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Company Information


TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 8217

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