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Shakeeb H. Syed

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Canton, MA 02021
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CRD#: 4384815
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Professional summary


Shakeeb H Syed, who also goes by Shak Syed, Shakeeb Syed, Zack Syed, Zak Syed, Shakeeb H Syed, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Canton, Massachusetts.

Shakeeb is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Shakeeb has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 31 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Shak Syed | Shakeeb Syed | Zack Syed | Zak Syed | Shakeeb H Syed

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 LIBERTY TAX/Investment Related - No/671 N Main St. Providence RI 02904/tax preparation/tax preparer/08.2011/30/6/personal and business tax return prep HELPING HANDS COMMUNITY PARTNERS/Investment Related - No/421 Elmwood Ave providence RI 02907/outside mortgage originator/outside originator/12.2018/5/0/mortgage loan originator GANG LI ALLSTATE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY/Investment Related - No/2000 common wealth ave ste 205 auburndale ma 02466/independent property amp; casualty agent/independent agent/06.2022/5/0/property and casualty insurance agent

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 2, 2023 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 45 Dan Road Suite 10, Canton, MA 02021
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Canton, MA
Current

February 2, 2023 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 45 Dan Road Suite 10, Canton, MA 02021
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Canton, MA
Past

September 17, 2021 - September 1, 2022

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109524
North Kingstown, RI
Past

September 17, 2021 - September 1, 2022

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
North Kingstown, RI
Past

April 23, 2018 - September 3, 2021

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Providence, RI
Past

April 18, 2018 - September 3, 2021

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Providence, RI
Past

October 14, 2016 - January 12, 2018

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
WOONSOCKET, RI
Past

January 5, 2015 - January 12, 2018

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
WOONSOCKET, RI
Past

April 11, 2003 - November 19, 2003

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16783
LAGUNA HILLS, CA
Past

January 14, 2002 - September 30, 2002

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
PROVIDENCE, RI
Past

June 18, 2001 - September 30, 2002

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

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".
TF
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.
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
Massachusetts
(2/2/2023)
IAR
Massachusetts
(2/7/2023)
RR
Rhode Island
(2/2/2023)
IAR
Rhode Island
(2/2/2023)
RR
Texas
(2/2/2023)
IAR
Texas
(2/6/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/13/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/20/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 7/26/2001
Futures Managed Funds Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TF
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#: 16164Canton, MA 02021

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