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Rodney Smith

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CRD#: 2863283
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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.

Rodney Smith, who also goes by Rodney Lee Smith, was a registered financial professional .

Rodney is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Rodney had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Rodney Lee Smith

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

February 19, 2021 - March 22, 2023

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

July 8, 2004 - September 25, 2019

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
DENVER, CO
Past

November 18, 2002 - June 15, 2004

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 4, 2002 - December 16, 2002

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT
Past

March 18, 1997 - February 12, 2002

JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC

BD
CRD#: 28832
DENVER, CO

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 4/9/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 3/11/1997
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

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TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC
ENDEAVOR GROUP | TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC | TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 8217 / SEC#: , 8-24829

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
1801 California St. Suite 5200, Denver, CO 80202
Mailing Address
1801 California St. Suite 5200, Denver, CO 80202
Phone number
(720) 482-1500
Established
Iowa since 12/31/2024
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
AUSA HOLDING, LLCPARENT
ACKERMAN, TIMOTHY LEONDIRECTOR; PRESIDENT, ASSET MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTION2311523
BEITZEL, BRIANDIRECTOR, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, TREASURER6183770
CRESSMAN, JONATHAN SCOTTPRESIDENT, ANNUITY DISTRIBUTION2837287
HALLORAN, MARK FRANCISDIRECTOR1128889
HELLERMAN, DOUGLASCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4696681

Disclosures

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Company Information

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 8217

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