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David W. Kempfe

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CRD#: 3165089
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Professional summary


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David William Kempfe was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. David had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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.
My sister and I inherited a farm due to the death of both of our parents in 2022. We recently formed an LLC and put the ownership of the farm into in. The name of the LLC is Baurenhof, LLC. The farm is used to raise both crops and also graze livestock. All that work is done by three different parties that rent part of the land from us. The farm generates approximately $12,000 in total income.

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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

January 26, 2022 - December 16, 2024

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107319
Kansas City, MO
Past

January 26, 2022 - December 16, 2024

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 32205
HARRISON, NY
Past

June 20, 2005 - January 4, 2022

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

June 14, 2005 - January 4, 2022

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

April 29, 2005 - May 23, 2005

J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 102920
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

April 19, 2005 - May 23, 2005

BROWNCO, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1326
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 1, 2004 - May 23, 2005

J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 102920
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 29, 1999 - January 7, 2004

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 15, 1999 - April 12, 1999

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/27/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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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)
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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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

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

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts212,836
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 16,157,423,229

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/10/2025
Cover Page
10/25/2024
07/25/2023

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Company Information


TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 107319

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