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Matthew J. Short

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Saint Louis, MO 63117
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CRD#: 2308036
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Professional summary


Matthew John Short, who also goes by Shorty Short, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Matthew has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 6, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Shorty Short

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 TRANSAMERICA AGENCY NETWORK/Investment Related - Yes/100 Ligit Street Baltimore, MD 21202 314-878-4950/It's to help people with their life insurance needs./Agent/02.2022/40/2/Prospect, bring in new business, help people protect their families and businesses. UNITED FINANCIAL SERVICES/Investment Related - Yes/100 Ligit Street Baltimore, MD 21202/To help investors who are looking for a more conservative way to invest their money and get some guarantees./Agent/02.2022/40/2/To find people who are looking for ways to grow their assets without taking on a lot of risk and who want a guaranteed income stream that they cannot outlive.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

April 5, 2022 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1034 Brentwood Blvd. Suite 1450, Saint Louis, MO 63117
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Saint Louis, MO
Current

April 5, 2022 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1034 Brentwood Blvd. Suite 1450, Saint Louis, MO 63117
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Saint Louis, MO
Past

February 16, 2018 - November 24, 2021

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4173
Maryland Heights, MO
Past

February 16, 2018 - November 24, 2021

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
Maryland Heights, MO
Past

November 25, 2013 - February 26, 2016

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4173
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO
Past

January 8, 2013 - February 26, 2016

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO
Past

February 23, 2001 - September 25, 2001

J. MICHAEL-PATRICK, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 36990
CLAYTON, MO
Past

October 21, 1999 - December 4, 2000

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

December 4, 1998 - August 19, 1999

KAISER AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 14186
CHEYENNE, WY
Past

January 1, 1997 - December 4, 1998

JOHNSON RESEARCH & CAPITAL INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 4343
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 23, 1996 - January 1, 1997

PAULI & COMPANY, INC

BD
CRD#: 24851
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

August 22, 1994 - January 15, 1996

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

April 12, 1993 - August 26, 1994

HIBBARD BROWN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 18246
NEW YORK, NY

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
Missouri
(4/5/2022)
IAR
Missouri
(4/5/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/21/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 6/30/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 11/29/1999
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product 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#: 16164Saint Louis, MO 63117

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