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John C Shin

John C. Shin

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Investment Advisor Representative
Las Vegas, NV 89119
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CRD#: 2575864
John C Shin

Professional summary


John C Shin is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. John has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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. Axianta Financial Partners is a co-brand that is used by agents affiliated with World Financial Group Insurance Agency, an insurance agency affiliate of Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC.| LSPN Pro, LLC0621-, Invst Rltd:N Lindon, UT 84042,Independent Real,Estate Planning ServicesHrs.: 4 during Trading Hrs., referral fee | MAJJAK Sunset Properties 0621,Invst Rltd:Y, Henderson, NV & Las Vegas, NV,Managing Director ,Real Estate Prpt Hrs. 1Sec Trading , Owner | Think & Grow Rich Legacy Ranch, Inc, 06/2023, Frazier Park, CA, investment related, Co-owner |MAJJAK Spence Properties,0621-PrsntInvst Rltd:Y, Las Vegas, NV & Henderson, NV/ Managing Director,Real Estate Prpty/ Hrs.1Sec Trading ,| Jon Shin Health Ins07.30.2017/ Calabasas, Ca 91302/ Health Ins Referral Approved With Restrictions Think &Growth Rich World Tour, Inc., 5/17, InvtRltd: Exec Producer Cheynne, WY | Think & Grow Rich an Asian Choice, Inc, Henderson, NV, investment related, 100 owner and writer of book, 06/18 | Majjak Merchant Services, LLC , 9/11, invest related, Calabasas Ca and Henderson, NV, Chief Marketing Officer, Evc- Member of The President's Council, invest related 80 hrs. Wife runs company|Majjak Publishing/0118-Prsnt/Invst Rltd:NCalabasas, Ca 91302Writer100% Own.204 Writing |John Shin Producing Acting/ 0517-Prsnt/N/ Calabasas, Ca 91302Executive ProducerExecutive Producer | John Shin Amazon Affiliate, 10/20, invest related, Agoura Hills, CA, Affiliate | Royal Order of Constantine the Great and Saint Helen, Honolulu HI, 3/20, invest related, knighted | Weeend Warrors, 5/15, invest related, Agoura HIlls, CA, teacher | Majiak Prod & Enter Henderson NV, | Think &Grow Rich,Producing | Axianta Financial Partners, Inc,Henderson, NV, Owner, Co-Brand | Majjak Merchant Services, Llc0911-PrsntInvst Rltd:NCalabasas, Ca 91302Chief Mrktg Officer Internet Mrktg; Website Development; My Wife Provide Training &Also Motivate The Agents | ROYAL ORDER OF CONSTANTINE THE GREAT AND SAINT HELEN POSITION: President NATURE: Board Member, President INVTRLTD: : No MTHLYHR:2 SECTRD:: 0 03/01/2020 ,1188 Bishop Street, Suite 2502, HONOLULU HI 96813,| MAJJAK MERCHANT SERVICES, LLCPOSITION: Chief Marketing Officer NATURE: credit card processing INVTRLTD: : No MTHLYHR:5 SECTRD: 0 09/11-Psnt DDRESS: 545 W. SUNSET RD., HENDERSON NV 89011, DCSRTN:: Help wife with whatever issues necessary | GLOBAL MERCHANT INNOVATIONS LLC POSITION: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR NATURE: Credit card processing INVTRLTD: : No MTHLYHR:2 SECTRD:: 0 05/01/2010 ADD:::545 W. Sunset Rd., Henderson NV 8901 & Woodland Hills CA. 1, DCSRTN:: None, it's run by wife (Arlene) | THINK AND GROW RICH LEGACY RANCH, INC POSITION: Co Owner NATURE: Rental Property, Air BNB, Real Estate, Corporate retreats. INVST RLTD:Yes MthlyHrs:0 SECTRD HRS: 0 0623-presentAdd:15450 Lockwood Valley Road, Frazier Park CA 93225, DCSRTN:: We will be holding corporate retreats at this location. We will use the property for AIR BNB. There are currently 4 homes to rent on the property. Also, there is a large facility for corporate training and meetings. Location can be used for potential weddings. I will be running the tractors and the skid steers on weekends. Mowing the lawn. Cutting down trees. Maintaining the horse racetracks.| John Shin Acting, Los Angeles, CA, 1/08 , invest related , Actor | Zein Insurance, 01/07, Agent, Woodland Hills, CA, invest related, | LME HOA , Secretary, Board member of HOA NOT INVESTMENT RELATED:1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2025, Las Vegas NV 89102,

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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®
None

Experience


Current

January 6, 2012 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 6570 Spencer St. #110, Las Vegas, NV 89119
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Las Vegas, NV
Current

January 6, 2012 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 6570 Spencer St. #110, Las Vegas, NV 89119
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Las Vegas, NV
Past

November 4, 2008 - January 6, 2012

INVESTMENT ADVISORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 139233
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

April 12, 2002 - January 6, 2012

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

February 13, 1995 - April 12, 2002

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA

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
Alabama
(4/27/2017)
RR
Alaska
(3/20/2025)
RR
Arizona
(1/6/2012)
RR
Arkansas
(3/12/2014)
RR
California
(1/6/2012)
IAR
California
(1/6/2012)
RR
Colorado
(3/19/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(3/12/2014)
RR
Delaware
(4/27/2017)
RR
District of Columbia
(3/14/2014)
IAR
District of Columbia
(3/27/2014)
RR
Florida
(1/6/2012)
RR
Georgia
(1/6/2012)
RR
Hawaii
(3/16/2015)
RR
Idaho
(4/27/2017)
RR
Illinois
(1/6/2012)
RR
Indiana
(1/6/2012)
RR
Iowa
(1/6/2012)
RR
Kansas
(4/27/2017)
RR
Kentucky
(4/27/2017)
RR
Louisiana
(3/17/2014)
RR
Maine
(4/27/2017)
RR
Maryland
(3/27/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/6/2012)
RR
Michigan
(4/27/2017)
RR
Minnesota
(1/6/2012)
RR
Mississippi
(3/13/2014)
RR
Missouri
(3/19/2025)
RR
Montana
(3/12/2014)
RR
Nebraska
(4/27/2017)
RR
Nevada
(1/6/2012)
IAR
Nevada
(9/13/2021)
RR
New Hampshire
(3/20/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(1/6/2012)
IAR
New Jersey
(7/5/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(5/7/2013)
RR
New York
(1/6/2012)
RR
North Carolina
(2/21/2013)
IAR
North Carolina
(11/12/2024)
RR
North Dakota
(4/27/2017)
RR
Ohio
(1/6/2012)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/27/2017)
RR
Oregon
(1/6/2012)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/12/2014)
RR
Puerto Rico
(3/20/2025)
IAR
Puerto Rico
(3/20/2025)
RR
Rhode Island
(4/27/2017)
RR
South Carolina
(3/20/2014)
RR
South Dakota
(3/13/2014)
RR
Tennessee
(3/21/2025)
RR
Texas
(1/6/2012)
IAR
Texas
(3/10/2025)
RR
Utah
(3/19/2025)
RR
Vermont
(4/27/2017)
RR
Virgin Islands
(3/18/2025)
RR
Virginia
(1/6/2012)
RR
Washington
(1/6/2012)
RR
West Virginia
(3/19/2014)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/6/2012)
RR
Wyoming
(4/27/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/17/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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

Red Flags


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Company Information


TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Investment Advisor RepresentativeCRD#: 16164Las Vegas, NV 89119

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