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James A. Rie

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS
Old Tappen, NJ
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CRD#: 2191213
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Professional summary


James Alexander Rie, who also goes by Jake Rie, James A Rie, James Rie, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Old Tappen, New Jersey and TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC located in Palm City, Florida.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. James has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jake Rie | James A Rie | James Rie

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 1, 2022 - Present

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107319
Old Tappen, NJ
Current

June 1, 2022 - Present

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 32205
Palm City, FL
Past

October 19, 2021 - May 19, 2022

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ
Past

October 6, 2021 - May 19, 2022

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ
Past

December 14, 2017 - March 9, 2020

MANNING & NAPIER INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 26266
FAIRPORT, NY
Past

March 21, 2016 - June 14, 2016

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 469
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 26, 2012 - March 21, 2016

TEACHERS PERSONAL INVESTORS SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36130
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 5, 2000 - February 29, 2012

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14549
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 1, 1998 - January 26, 2000

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

November 1, 1996 - April 6, 1998

EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37731
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 23, 1996 - November 1, 1996

EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8039
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 10, 1995 - December 7, 1995

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past

March 1, 1995 - July 7, 1995

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 21, 1992 - March 1, 1995

COLONIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 25929

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 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.
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
New Jersey
(6/1/2022)
IAR
New Jersey
(6/1/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/12/2021
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TR
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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

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

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts212,836
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 16,157,423,229

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/10/2025
Cover Page
10/25/2024
07/25/2023

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Company Information


TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 107319Old Tappen, NJ

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