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Tu C. Niem

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
ELK GROVE, CA 95624
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CRD#: 2893044
TN

Professional summary


Tu Chuong Niem, who also goes by Joey Chuong Niem, Joey Niem, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Elk Grove, California.

Tu is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Tu has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Joey Chuong Niem | Joey Niem

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. HEARTLAND INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL EDUCATION COLLEGE COACHING PROGRAM/NO/8301 EAST PRENTICE AVENUE, SUITE 312, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111/PROVIDE COLLEGE PLANNING AND COACHING TO FAMILIES/COLLEGE CONSULTANT/07.22.2017/5/1/PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH INFORMATION ON COLLEGE PLANNING SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION AND REFER THEM TO A COLLEGE PLANNING COACH EMPLOYED BY HEARTLAND INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL EDUCATION. TRIUMPH PARTNER HOLDINGS, INC. D.B.A. FAR EAST CAFE/NOT INVESTMENT RELATED/MANAGER/3.31.2018/5014 FREEPORT BLVD., SACRAMENTO, CA 95822/RESTAURANT/MANAGE THE RESTAURANT OPERATIONS, STAFFING, AND INVENTORY./HOURS.MONTH: 30/HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 NIEM HOLDINGS LLC D/B/A POKE ICHII/ emp dates: 1119 TO PRESENT/ INVESTMENT RELATED: NO /address: 7600 GREENHAVEN DR UNIT 22 SACRAMENTO, CA 95831 / position: MANAGER / nature of business: POKE ICHII IS A JAPANESE STYLE RESTAURANT THAT MAKES AND SELLS POKE. POKE IS A JAPANESE STYLE FOOD THAT INCLUDES FISH, RICE, AND A NUMBER OF OTHER TOPPINGS / hrs work monthly: 40/Sec trading hrs: 1/ duties: MY DAILY DUTIES WILL BE TO MANAGE STUFF, INVENTORY, AND THE FINANCES OF THE BUSINESS TEAM TRIUMPH HOLDINGS INC/emp dates: 0221 TO PRESENT/ INVESTMENT RELATED: NO /address: 9355 E STOCKTON BLVD STE 230 ELK GROVE, CA 95624 / position: SECRETARY/ nature of business: STAFF AND OFFICE RENT/hrs work monthly: 20/Sec trading hrs: 1/ duties: I USUALLY JUST MANAGE THE STAFF AND RENT PAYMENT FOR THE OFFICE. THIS OBA WAS ESTABLISHED TO BE ABLE TO MANAGE PAYMENT FOR THE STAFF AND RENT PAYMENT FOR THE OFFICE WE USE FOR THE WFG BUSINESS MUSARUBRA US, LLC POSITION: Principal Consultant NATURE: Professional services for cybersecurity INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 10/02/2023 ADDRESS: 6000 Headquarters Drive, Suite 600, Plano TX 75024, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide professional services consulting to external customers (companies) for cyber security in particular as it relates to PCI DSS compliance. This includes performing security assessments on business processes, technology, and physical security.

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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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

May 20, 2015 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 9355 East Stockton Blvd. Ste 160, Elk Grove, CA 95624
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
ELK GROVE, CA
Current

April 23, 2015 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 9355 East Stockton Blvd. Ste 160, Elk Grove, CA 95624
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
ELK GROVE, CA
Past

January 6, 2012 - October 9, 2013

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
MODESTO, CA
Past

January 6, 2012 - October 9, 2013

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
MODESTO, CA
Past

August 24, 2011 - January 6, 2012

INVESTMENT ADVISORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 139233
MODESTO, CA
Past

September 16, 2010 - January 6, 2012

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
MODESTO, CA

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

RR
California
(4/23/2015)
IAR
California
(5/20/2015)
RR
New York
(4/23/2015)
RR
Oregon
(4/23/2015)
RR
Tennessee
(2/27/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/9/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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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)
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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#: 16164Elk Grove, CA 95624

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