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Ronald E. Groves

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Norwood, MA 02062
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CRD#: 4179684
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Professional summary


Ronald Edward Groves JR, who also goes by Ron Groves, Ronald Groves, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Norwood, Massachusetts.

Ronald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Ronald has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ron Groves | Ronald Groves

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. Uber Technologies Inc/Investment Related - No/1725 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94158/Ride Share and Deliveries/Driver/04/2018/100/70/Taxi service, ensure safety of clients riding in my vehicle LYFT/Investment Related - No/ 185 Berry St. San Fransico CA 94107 /844-928-3099/Ride Share/Transport passengers/Driver/04/2018/100/70/Transport Passengers, ensure safety of my clients during the ride Dominos/Investment Related - No /2 Mill St Franklin, MA 02038 (508) 520-1000/DELIVER FOOD TO CUSTOMERS VIA PERSONAL VEHICLE TRANSPORT, IN STORE DUTIES SUCH AS CUSTOMER ORDERS AND CLEANING DUTIES/DRIVER/04/2018/80/0/DELIVER FOOD TO CUSTOMERS VIA PERSONAL VEHICLE, IN STORE DUTIES SUCH AS CUSTOMER ORDERS AND CLEANING DUTIES

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 1, 2024 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 3 Edgewater Drive 1st Floor Suite 103, Norwood, MA 02062
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Norwood, MA
Past

February 8, 2022 - April 19, 2022

STATERA FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 304957
WALPOLE, MA
Past

May 14, 2015 - February 28, 2020

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
BRIDGEWATER, MA
Past

October 31, 2014 - February 28, 2020

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
BRIDGEWATER, MA
Past

October 24, 2007 - August 13, 2014

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
PROVIDENCE, RI

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Massachusetts
(5/1/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/8/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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)

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#: 16164Norwood, MA 02062

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