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Christopher E. Whitney

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CRD#: 2457859
CW

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.

Christopher Edward Whitney was a registered financial professional .

Christopher is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. Christopher had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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.

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Experience

Past

June 2, 2014 - November 14, 2016

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107319
CAPE ELIZABETH, ME
Past

February 4, 2014 - November 14, 2016

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 32205
HARRISON, NY
Past

May 29, 2003 - December 4, 2003

INVESMART ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 108731
PORTLAND, ME
Past

August 16, 2001 - December 4, 2003

INVESMART SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104168
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

August 14, 1997 - February 17, 2000

NATIXIS DISTRIBUTION, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34754
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 30, 1994 - July 29, 1997

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI

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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/30/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/14/2014
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 11/14/2016
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 2/4/2014
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 5/2/1996
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Current Firm

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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)
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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)
TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC TRANSAMERICA PERSONALIZED PORTFOLIOS BROCHURE (2/14/2025)
TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC. DEFINED BENEFIT SERVICES BROCHURE (2/14/2025)
TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC. MANAGED ADVICE SERVICES BROCHURE (2/14/2025)

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
Report
10/25/2024
Cover Page
Report
07/25/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 107319

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