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Candy J. Bishop

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CRD#: 3178643
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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.

Candy Jane Bishop, who also goes by Cj Bishop, was a registered financial professional .

Candy is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Candy had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Cj Bishop

Other business activities

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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 3, 2016 - March 8, 2021

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107319
Lynchburg, VA
Past

January 27, 2010 - March 8, 2021

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 32205
HARRISON, NY
Past

September 11, 2008 - July 7, 2009

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
RICHMOND, VA
Past

September 2, 2008 - July 7, 2009

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
RICHMOND, VA
Past

September 2, 2008 - July 7, 2009

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
RICHMOND, VA
Past

February 20, 2003 - September 11, 2008

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
RICHMOND, VA
Past

February 20, 2003 - September 11, 2008

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
RICHMOND, VA
Past

July 6, 2001 - February 14, 2003

PBGH FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115013
FREDERICKSBURG, VA
Past

July 26, 1999 - June 12, 2001

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

February 26, 1999 - May 11, 1999

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, MN

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 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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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/18/1999
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/24/1999
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

TR
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)
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 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
Report
10/25/2024
Cover Page
Report
07/25/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 107319

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