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Gerald L. Kane

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Boise, ID 83713
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CRD#: 2818092
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Professional summary


Gerald Lee Kane, who also goes by Gerry Kane, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Boise, Idaho.

Gerald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Gerald has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Gerry Kane

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, LAW OFFICE OF GERALD L KANE APLC, NON INVESTMENT RELATED, 16255 VENTURA BLVD #510 ENCINO CA 91436, ESTATE AND ELDER LAW PRACTICE, PRESIDENT, 8/1/94, 160 HRS/MONTH, LEGAL SERVICES BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA/ emp dates: 0220 TO PRESENT/ INVESTMENT RELATED: NO /address: PO BOX 272540 CHICO, CA 95927-2540/ position: AGENT / nature of business: HEALTH INSURANCE/hrs work monthly: .01/Sec trading hrs: 1/ duties: WRITING HEALTH INSURANCE BUSINESS Student Optimum Services / 0820-Present/Investment Related: No / 1160 N. Central Avenue, Suite 209 Glendale, CA 91202 / Referral Partner / Debt Reduction / Hrs Work Monthly: 1 / Sec Trading Hrs: 1 / Sending Referrals VIRTUITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS POSITION: null NATURE: Marketing INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 10/28/2019 ADDRESS: 5151 Shoreham Place, Suite 270, San Diego CA 92122, United States DESCRIPTION: WFG Co-Brand INHERITGUARD, LLC \ POSITION: Managing Member NATURE: Marketing Services INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 30 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 04/15/2024 \ ADDRESS: 30 N Gould St, Suite $, Sheridan WY 82801\ DESCRIPTION: Oversee Operations, Weekly Staff meetings ESTATE PLANS USA, APC POSITION: Attorney/Owner NATURE: Legal Services INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 50 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 09/26/2024 ADDRESS: 16255 Ventura Blvd, Suite 510, Encino CA 91436, United States DESCRIPTION: Assisting clients to prepare Estate Plans

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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


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None

Experience


Current

October 28, 2019 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 6213 N. Cloverdale Rd. Suite 115, Boise, ID 83713
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Boise, ID
Current

October 28, 2019 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 6213 N. Cloverdale Rd. Suite 115, Boise, ID 83713
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Boise, ID
Past

May 7, 2018 - October 28, 2019

ENLIGHTENED FINANCE LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282965
Encino, CA
Past

February 11, 2014 - September 4, 2018

TRUSTEE EMPOWERMENT & PROTECTION, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108249
ENCINO, CA
Past

December 11, 2013 - June 27, 2018

CSSC BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 141630
ENCINO, CA
Past

May 5, 1998 - December 31, 1999

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

February 3, 1997 - May 2, 1997

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY

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

IAR
California
(10/28/2019)
RR
California
(10/29/2019)
IAR
Idaho
(2/15/2022)
RR
Idaho
(2/16/2022)
RR
Maryland
(12/5/2024)
RR
Nevada
(11/12/2019)
RR
New York
(11/21/2022)
RR
Oregon
(9/27/2023)
RR
Texas
(7/3/2024)
IAR
Texas
(7/8/2024)
RR
Washington
(9/27/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/10/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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)

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#: 16164Boise, ID 83713

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