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Ellen R. Brandt

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
LAND O LAKES, FL
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CRD#: 2300662
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Professional summary


Ellen Robin Brandt, who also goes by E Robin Bart, Ellen Robin Bart, Robin Bart, Ellen Robin Goldstein, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Land O Lakes, Florida.

Ellen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Ellen has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


E Robin Bart | Ellen Robin Bart | Robin Bart | Ellen Robin Goldstein

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. ROBIN BRANDT ETSY SHOP POSITION: Owner NATURE: Retail Merchandise Creator INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 09/01/2023 ADDRESS: 3327 Brenford Place, Land O Lakes FL 34638, United States DESCRIPTION: Weekend Hobby for print on demand items. ELLENROBIN DESIGNS, LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Etsy Shop, handmade merchandise INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/31/2023 ADDRESS: 3327 BRENFORD PL, LAND O LAKES FL 34638-8004, United States DESCRIPTION: Weekend hobby for creating print on demand and handmade objects.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

August 3, 2017 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
LAND O LAKES, FL
Current

May 11, 2007 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
LUTZ, FL
Past

May 14, 2009 - September 4, 2009

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

December 18, 2007 - December 2, 2010

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

June 5, 1997 - April 10, 2007

R.M. STARK & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 7612
LAND O LAKES, FL
Past

April 21, 1997 - April 29, 1997

R.M. STARK & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 7612
Past

January 12, 1994 - May 9, 1997

INVESTORS ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 958
HACKENSACK, NJ
Past

June 23, 1993 - January 31, 1994

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
KNOXVILLE, TN

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 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
(5/23/2007)
IAR
Florida
(8/3/2017)
RR
Kansas
(12/9/2019)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/13/2017)
IAR
Massachusetts
(5/13/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/31/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TF
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#: 16164Land O Lakes, FL

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