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Anton J. Halka

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Scottsdale, AZ
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CRD#: 2556542
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Professional summary

Anton Joseph Halka, who also goes by Anton J Halka, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Anton is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Anton has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 62, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases

Anton J Halka

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.
As employee of Transamerica Financial Advisors, may perform home office functions for other business units

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Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
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Experience

Current

December 8, 2023 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Scottsdale, AZ
Current

November 29, 2023 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

June 25, 2008 - September 29, 2022

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109524
Culver City, CA
Past

April 4, 2007 - September 29, 2022

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
Culver City, CA
Past

October 31, 2005 - March 21, 2007

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

October 31, 2005 - March 21, 2007

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

June 14, 2002 - December 31, 2004

SPELMAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10232
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

June 14, 2002 - December 31, 2004

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

February 4, 2002 - October 31, 2005

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

November 15, 1994 - October 31, 2005

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ

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".
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

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
Arizona
(12/8/2023)
IAR
Arizona
(12/8/2023)
RR
California
(1/8/2024)
RR
Iowa
(1/8/2025)
IAR
Iowa
(1/9/2025)
RR
Utah
(4/28/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/22/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/9/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 11/29/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 1/2/2023
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/23/1996
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 11/4/1994
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 51
Date: 5/23/2007
Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 4/10/1996
General Securities Principal Examination
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)
TRANSAMERICA ELITE WEALTH MANAGEMENT PLATFORM PROGRAM - APPENDIX (10/6/2025)
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC., FORM ADV PART 2A, APPENDIX 1 (3/28/2025)
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. FORM ADV PART 2A, APPENDIX 1 (3/28/2025)

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#: 16164Scottsdale, AZ

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