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Kamel P. Shaheen

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CRD#: 2740642
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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.

Kamel Paul Shaheen was a registered financial professional .

Kamel is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Kamel 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


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. KAMEL PAUL SHAHEEN REAL ESTATE INVESTOR/Investment Related - Yes/1751 Cabana Drive San Jose, CA 95125 408/210-7740/Owning Real Estate Rental Property and managing it./owner/01.1971/2/0/collect rent and pay expenses. KAMEL SHAHEEN REAL ESTATE/Investment Related - Yes/1751 Cabana Drive San Jose, CA 95125/Sell Real Estate/California Real Estate Broker/01.1979/1/0/sell Real Estate HAMILTON BANC MORTGAGE/Investment Related - No/1751 Cabana Drive San Jose, CA95125 408/210-7740/mortgage brokerage of home loans to consumers./ mortgage broker/Owner/05.2014/1/1/originate real estate home loans PIERCE ALEXANDER REALTORS/Investment Related - No/1751 Cabana Drive San Jose, CA 95125/Real Estate Sales/BROKER/OWNER/02.2015/2/2/Sell Real Estate KAMEL SHAHEEN REAL ESTATE OWNER/Investment Related - No/1751 Cabana Drive San Jose, CA 95125/Purchase and own privately real estate/real estate property owner/01.1979/2/2/own real estate HAMILTON REAL ESTATE/Investment Related - No/1751 Cabana Ave San Jose CA 95125/Sell Real Estate/Broker/Owner/02.2015/2/2/Sell Real Estate

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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


Past

August 26, 2024 - November 6, 2024

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
CONCORD, CA
Past

August 23, 2024 - November 6, 2024

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
CONCORD, CA
Past

April 3, 2023 - December 13, 2023

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

April 3, 2023 - December 13, 2023

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

March 8, 2022 - April 29, 2022

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103863
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

September 23, 2021 - December 3, 2021

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

September 23, 2021 - December 3, 2021

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

February 29, 2012 - October 22, 2020

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
STOCKTON, CA
Past

January 6, 2012 - October 22, 2020

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
STOCKTON, CA
Past

April 1, 2010 - January 6, 2012

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
ALVISO, CA
Past

June 18, 2009 - March 9, 2010

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103863
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

July 16, 1997 - July 6, 1998

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

November 8, 1996 - June 25, 1997

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 26, 1996 - October 24, 1996

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".
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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/10/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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)

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#: 16164

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