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Donette A. Watson

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CRD#: 4234970
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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.

Donette Anmarie Watson, who also goes by Donette Gerber, Donette Anmarie Watson Lee, Donette Watson-lee, was a registered financial professional .

Donette is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. Donette had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Donette Gerber | Donette Anmarie Watson Lee | Donette Watson-Lee

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 (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

February 26, 2018 - June 21, 2019

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

April 27, 2017 - November 15, 2017

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

April 3, 2014 - December 6, 2016

FIRST CITIZENS CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 41504
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 11, 2012 - March 6, 2014

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 2525
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

July 19, 2005 - December 15, 2006

BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO.

BD
CRD#: 104487
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 6, 2000 - July 7, 2005

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
OMAHA, NE

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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

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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/15/2000
Uniform Securities Agent 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: 12/5/2000
General Securities Representative Examination

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#: 16164

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