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James Cahoon II

James Cahoon

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CRD#: 2308572
James Cahoon II

Professional summary


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James Cahoon II, who also goes by James Cahoon, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. James had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases


James Cahoon

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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Experience


Past

July 27, 2020 - December 13, 2021

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

October 1, 2019 - May 21, 2020

WEALTH WATCH ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 172002
Louisville, KY
Past

March 20, 2018 - September 20, 2019

SGL FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 158023
Louisville, KY
Past

March 15, 2016 - February 9, 2018

FIRST ADVISORS NATIONAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 166212
Louisville, KY
Past

January 15, 2016 - February 18, 2016

REDHAWK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 146616
Louisville, KY
Past

December 8, 2004 - October 18, 2005

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

August 29, 2003 - October 29, 2004

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
AUBURN HILLS, MI
Past

August 21, 2003 - October 29, 2004

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 3, 2002 - August 4, 2003

FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18464
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

February 15, 2002 - May 31, 2002

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

August 13, 2001 - December 10, 2001

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE
Past

February 11, 2000 - August 20, 2001

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

January 31, 1997 - March 17, 1997

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

December 23, 1996 - January 31, 1997

KEOGLER, MORGAN & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16546
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 27, 1994 - December 31, 1994

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

July 20, 1994 - August 11, 1994

AEGON USA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 13302
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

December 10, 1993 - July 14, 1994

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

February 1, 1993 - March 29, 1993

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/24/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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

Financial ProfessionalCRD#: 16164

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