Vi Q. Lieu

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS

SAN DIEGO, CA 92123

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CRD#: 2823747

Professional summary

Vi Quang Lieu, who also goes by John Quang Lieu, John Lieu, John Quang Lieu, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in San Diego, California.

Vi is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Vi has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

John Quang Lieu | John Lieu | John Quang Lieu

Other business activities

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Sales of insurance and non-insurance products, part-time or full-time, for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 13, 2021 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 9449 Balboa Ave Ste 114-b, San Diego, CA 92123

RIA

CRD#: 16164

SAN DIEGO, CA

Current

October 14, 2021 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 9449 Balboa Ave Ste 114-b, San Diego, CA 92123

RIA

CRD#: 16164

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

December 5, 2017 - December 4, 2019

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 16164

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA

Past

December 4, 2017 - December 4, 2019

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 16164

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA

Past

June 26, 2012 - December 26, 2015

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 16164

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

June 26, 2012 - December 26, 2015

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 16164

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

December 18, 2009 - March 3, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA

CRD#: 25574

LAKESIDE, CA

Past

September 15, 2009 - March 3, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CRD#: 25574

LAKESIDE, CA

Past

February 23, 2005 - October 31, 2008

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 114473

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

November 7, 1997 - June 17, 2003

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

CRD#: 7870

OMAHA, NE

Past

June 6, 1997 - November 7, 1997

KENNEDY, CABOT & CO.

CRD#: 2417

BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Past

December 2, 1996 - May 28, 1997

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 32625

DULUTH, GA

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

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.

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
(10/13/2021)

California
(10/14/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 12/14/2009

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/20/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/19/1997

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 11/29/1996

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 11/19/1999

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 10/25/1999

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 1/24/1997

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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Vi Q. Lieu

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

Experience

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

KENNEDY, CABOT & CO.

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 12/14/2009

Series 63

Date: 11/20/1996

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/19/1997

Series 6

Date: 11/29/1996

Series 10

Date: 11/19/1999

Series 9

Date: 10/25/1999

Series 26

Date: 1/24/1997

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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