Diane M. Watson

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Cedar Rapids, IA 52499

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CRD#: 2674520

Professional summary

Diane Marie Watson, who also goes by Diane Marie Kolvek, Diane Watson Kolvek, Diane Watson Kolvek, Diane Marie Watson, Diane M Watson, is a registered financial professional currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Diane is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Diane has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Aliases

Diane Marie Kolvek | Diane Watson Kolvek | Diane Watson Kolvek | Diane Marie Watson | Diane M Watson

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

March 5, 2025 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 6400 C St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52499

RIA

CRD#: 16164

Cedar Rapids, IA

Past

September 1, 2021 - January 30, 2025

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 10299

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Past

February 9, 2015 - April 8, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 14869

LINCOLN, NE

Past

April 4, 2008 - February 10, 2015

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 611

OMAHA, NE

Past

June 26, 2007 - December 12, 2007

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

OMAHA, NE

Past

August 31, 2006 - April 30, 2007

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 15296

OMAHA, NE

Past

March 25, 2004 - October 28, 2005

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

CRD#: 17507

SMITHFIELD, RI

Past

October 15, 2003 - February 10, 2004

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 32205

HARRISON, NY

Past

February 23, 1999 - July 17, 1999

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

CRD#: 6604

HARTFORD, CT

Past

May 8, 1996 - September 10, 1998

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

WINDSOR, CT

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 16164 / SEC#: 801-38618, 8-33429

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/1991 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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.

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Iowa
(3/5/2025)

Nebraska
(3/5/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/3/2003

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 10/14/2003

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 9/27/2012

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 16164 / SEC#: 801-38618, 8-33429

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/1991 Approved)

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)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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

Name	Position	CRD#
AUSA HOLDING, LLC	OWNER
BARRY, MICHELLE ANNE	DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT, CEO	2744539
BEITZEL, BRIAN	DIRECTOR, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	6183770
COSTELLO, ROBERT	CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER	1349716
KRAMER, CHRISTINA D	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	4406871
TJOA, NATHANIEL	CHIEF SUPERVISORY OFFICER	4667709

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	42,440
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,730,669,809

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	19
Arbitration	3
Bond	3

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Diane M. Watson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Diane Marie Watson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 10/3/2003

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 10/14/2003

Series 26

Date: 9/27/2012

FINRA

Current Firm

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

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