Francisco J. Fuentes

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS

Miami, FL

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CRD#: 3049086

Professional summary

Francisco Jose Fuentes, CFP®, who also goes by Frank Fuentes, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Miami, Florida and TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC located in Palm City, Florida.

Francisco is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Francisco has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Frank Fuentes

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2001

Experience

Current

September 17, 2018 - Present

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 107319

Miami, FL

Current

September 7, 2018 - Present

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 32205

Palm City, FL

Past

November 15, 2005 - September 5, 2018

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105644

MIAMI, FL

Past

November 14, 2005 - September 5, 2018

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 10358

MIAMI, FL

Past

June 27, 2005 - November 23, 2005

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 265

CORAL GABLES, FL

Past

February 11, 2005 - June 8, 2005

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 265

CORAL GABLES, FL

Past

February 10, 2005 - November 23, 2005

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 265

MONTPELIER, VT

Past

October 6, 2000 - September 28, 2004

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 42803

CORAL GABLES, FL

Past

October 6, 2000 - December 31, 2001

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

CRD#: 5081

HOUSTON, TX

Past

October 6, 2000 - September 28, 2004

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 42803

HOUSTON, TX

Past

May 28, 1998 - September 22, 2000

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17499

ATLANTA, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC | TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, INC. | DIVERSIFIED RETIREMENT CORPORATION | DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 107319 / SEC#: 801-42910

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/16/1992 Approved)

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

Florida
(9/7/2018)

IAR

Florida
(9/17/2018)

Georgia
(9/7/2018)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/16/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/23/1999

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: 5/27/1998

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC | TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, INC. | DIVERSIFIED RETIREMENT CORPORATION | DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 107319 / SEC#: 801-42910

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/16/1992 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

6400 C Street Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52499

Mailing Address

Phone number

(866) 368-0566

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

383

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC THIRD PARTY MONEY MANAGERS BROCHURES (5/22/2025)

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC TRANSAMERICA PERSONALIZED PORTFOLIOS BROCHURE (2/14/2025)

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC. DEFINED BENEFIT SERVICES BROCHURE (2/14/2025)

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC. MANAGED ADVICE SERVICES BROCHURE (2/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	212,836
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 16,157,423,229

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/10/2025	Cover Page	Report
10/25/2024	Cover Page	Report
07/25/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Francisco J. Fuentes

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Francisco Jose Fuentes's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/16/1999

Series 63

Date: 7/23/1999

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 5/27/1998

FINRA

Current Firm

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

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