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Pai-yen Chung

Pai-yen Chung

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Edison, NJ 08817
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CRD#: 2583164
Pai-yen Chung

Professional summary


Pai-yen Chung, CFP®, who also goes by Pai Yen Chung, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Edison, New Jersey.

Pai-yen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Pai-yen has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Insurance Planning
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Long-term Care
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Pai Yen Chung

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 products and non-insurance products, part-time or full-time, for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc Clearwater Benefits / 1221-Presnt / Investment Related: No / 4301 W William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX 78749 / Independent Contractor / Health Insurance Sales / Hrs. Work Monthly: 2 / Sec Trading Hrs: 0 / Sell Health plans RENTAL PROPERTIES; INVESTMENT-RELATED; 344 MIDDLESEX AVE, METUCHEN, NJ 08820; RENTAL PROPERTIES - RENTING MY PROPERTIES TO TENANTS; OWNER; 6/13/2013; 2 HOURS/MONTH; COLLECT RENT MISSION TEAM, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 344 MIDDLESEX AVE, METUCHEN NJ 08840; WE ARE MOVING THE CURRENT TFG/WFG OFFICE AND WE WILL BE USING "MISSION TEAM LLC" TO SIGN & HOLD THE LEASE AND TO RUN THE OFFICE; PARTNER; 03/2014; 8 HRS/MONTH; MANAGE THE FINANCIAL ASPECT OF RUNNING AN OFFICE, PAY RENT, COLLECT RENT AND PAY OFFICE EXPENSES ELITE ADVISORS, INC/NO/EDISON,NJ/8-2010/DIRECTOR/ 1931 LINCOLN HWY LLC / INVESTMENT RELATED? NO / 1931 LINCOLN HWY LLC, EDISON NJ 08820 / MEMBER: OFFICE RENTAL PROPERTY, COLLECT RENT, PAY TAXES, UTILITIES / HOURS PER MONTH: 1 / HOUR DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 / APPROVED WITH RESTRICTIONS

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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

Start date: 2014

Experience


Current

January 6, 2012 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1931 Lincoln Highway Suite #a, Edison, NJ 08817
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Edison, NJ
Current

January 6, 2012 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1931 Lincoln Highway Suite #a, Edison, NJ 08817
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Edison, NJ
Past

October 9, 2006 - January 6, 2012

INVESTMENT ADVISORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 139233
EDISON, NJ
Past

March 7, 2006 - August 23, 2006

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 18, 2002 - January 6, 2012

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
EDISON, NJ
Past

April 4, 2002 - April 16, 2002

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
DULUTH, GA
Past

February 24, 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
California
(5/2/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(1/19/2022)
RR
Delaware
(5/8/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/6/2012)
RR
Florida
(1/6/2012)
RR
Georgia
(1/6/2012)
RR
Hawaii
(3/21/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(3/8/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(1/21/2025)
RR
Maryland
(1/6/2012)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/25/2022)
RR
Nevada
(1/21/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(1/6/2012)
IAR
New Jersey
(1/6/2012)
RR
New York
(1/6/2012)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/26/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(7/28/2015)
RR
Texas
(5/27/2021)
IAR
Texas
(5/27/2021)
RR
Virginia
(1/6/2012)
RR
Washington
(2/8/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/20/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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

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Company Information


TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 16164Edison, NJ 08817

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