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Brian E. Payne

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Orange, CA 92868
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CRD#: 3116234
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Professional summary


Brian Eric Payne, who also goes by Brian E Payne, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Orange, California.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Brian has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brian E Payne

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. World System Builders (WSB) | WFGIA Co-Brand Company | Yes investment related | 09/01/2023 | marketing | Alviso, CA Chrysalis Insurance Agency | NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED| Property and Casualty | Agent | https://www.ciapro.net | 3001 Red Hill Ave Ste 2-226 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | START DATE: 8/16/2021 | 5HR/MO-1HR DURING TRADING | Property and Casualty sales. Home Sweet Home Realty LLC / 0521-Present / Investment Related: Yes/15902 E. Imperial Hwy La Miranda, CA 90638 / Agent / Residential Real Estate / Hrs Work Monthly: 6 / Sec Trading Hrs: 6 / Residential real Estate sales. HEALTH INSURANCE SERVICES; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 8588 WOODPECKER AVE, FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA 92798; INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP SALES FOR HEALTH INSURANCE. COMPANIES REPRESENTED WILL BE ANTHEM/BLUE CROSS, BLUE SHIELD/CARE TRUST, KAISER, CIGNA, CALIFORNIA CHOICE, COVERED CA.; AGENT; 12/2013; 8 HRS/MONTH; SALES PACIFIC COAST LEARNING CENTER / 0918-PRESENT / INVESTMENT RELATED: NO /6400 WESTMINSTER, CA 92683 / TEACHER / TEACH SCHOOL CLASSES TO HOMESCHOOL CHILDREN. / HRS WORK MONTHLY: 6 / SEC TRADING HRS: 1/ TEACH HOMESCHOOL CLASSES. DURING SCHOOL YEAR) APPLIED GA/ 0818-PRESENT / INVESTMENT RELATED: NO /1040 N. TUSTIN AVE. ANAHEIM, GA 92807 / AGENT / MEDICARE AGENCY / HRS WORK MONTHLY: 4 / SEC TRADING HRS: 1/ MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN SALES. Warner Pacific/no/Westlake Village,CA/PROVIDE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE 09/2008 BRIAN PAYNE - RENTAL PROPERTY - NO/GARDEN GROVE CA/LANDLORD-10/2007/RENTING OUT MY HOME THAT I LIVED IN BECAUSE I BOUGHT A NEW HOME - COLLECT MONTHLY RENT BRIAN PAYNE - RENTAL PROPERTY 2 POSITION: Rentee NATURE: Rent office space INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/15/2023 ADDRESS: 1835 W Orangewood Ave Ste 302, Orange CA 92868-2092, United States DESCRIPTION: Rent office space in office to others. MORGAN WHITE GROUP POSITION: Dental Insurance Agent NATURE: Dental insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/26/2023 ADDRESS: 500 Steed Rd, Ridgeland MS 39157, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide Dental insurance DICKERSON INSURANCE POSITION: Health Insurance Agent NATURE: Health Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/26/2023 ADDRESS: 1918 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles CA 90039, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide health insurance EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM FOUNDATION POSITION: Treasurer NATURE: Board Member INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/01/2024 ADDRESS: 6400 Westminster Blvd, Westminster CA 92683, United States DESCRIPTION: Quarterly Board Meeting

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 6, 2012 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1835 W. Orangewood Ave. Suite 302, Orange, CA 92868
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Orange, CA
Current

January 6, 2012 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1835 W. Orangewood Ave. Suite 302, Orange, CA 92868
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Orange, CA
Past

July 17, 2006 - January 6, 2012

INVESTMENT ADVISORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 139233
ORANGE, CA
Past

October 13, 2004 - August 23, 2006

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
ORANGE, CA
Past

April 12, 2002 - January 6, 2012

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
ORANGE, CA
Past

September 28, 1998 - April 12, 2002

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA

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
(1/6/2012)
IAR
California
(1/6/2012)
RR
Florida
(4/24/2025)
RR
Nevada
(10/24/2025)
IAR
North Carolina
(7/5/2024)
RR
Texas
(5/14/2025)
IAR
Texas
(5/15/2025)
RR
Washington
(6/12/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/2/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 16164Orange, CA 92868

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