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Diane R. Derogatis

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Cedar Rapids, IA 52499
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CRD#: 3270515
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Professional summary

Diane Rose Derogatis, who also goes by Diane Rose Derogatis, is a registered financial professional currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Diane is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Diane has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Diane Rose Derogatis

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 23, 2025 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 6400 C St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52499
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Cedar Rapids, IA
Past

November 20, 2014 - January 2, 2025

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

September 30, 2005 - September 5, 2013

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

July 10, 2003 - August 1, 2003

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 10, 2003 - September 5, 2013

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

July 10, 2003 - November 13, 2014

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

May 5, 2003 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
ISELIN, NJ
Past

May 5, 2003 - November 13, 2014

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

September 3, 1999 - May 15, 2001

HARRISDIRECT LLC

BD
CRD#: 42159
JERSEY CITY, NJ

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.

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
Iowa
(1/23/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(1/23/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/1/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/2/1999
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 11/13/2007
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/19/2000
General Securities Principal Examination
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)
TRANSAMERICA ELITE WEALTH MANAGEMENT PLATFORM PROGRAM - APPENDIX (10/6/2025)
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC., FORM ADV PART 2A, APPENDIX 1 (3/28/2025)
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. FORM ADV PART 2A, APPENDIX 1 (3/28/2025)

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#: 16164Cedar Rapids, IA 52499

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