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Andrea Lewis

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
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CRD#: 4397750
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Professional summary

Andrea Lewis, who also goes by Andrea Lynn Lewis, Andrea L Russell, Andrea Lynn Russell, Andrea L Russell, Andrea Russell, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Andrea is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Andrea has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Andrea Lynn Lewis | Andrea L Russell | Andrea Lynn Russell | Andrea L Russell | Andrea Russell

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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Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

January 16, 2025 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 294 South Main St Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30009
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
ALPHARETTA, GA
Current

January 15, 2025 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 294 South Main St Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30009
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

March 21, 2023 - December 20, 2024

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
ATLANTA, GA
Past

December 18, 2020 - May 20, 2021

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
ATLANTA, GA
Past

December 18, 2020 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
ATLANTA, GA
Past

December 17, 2020 - December 20, 2024

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
ATLANTA, GA
Past

December 15, 2017 - January 2, 2021

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
Atlanta, GA
Past

December 6, 2017 - January 2, 2021

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
Atlanta, GA
Past

March 25, 2017 - December 12, 2017

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 25, 2017 - December 12, 2017

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 1, 2015 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 30, 2015 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 3, 2013 - December 22, 2014

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

August 29, 2013 - December 22, 2014

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

October 5, 2011 - August 16, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

October 4, 2011 - August 16, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

May 10, 2011 - September 19, 2011

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 1, 2011 - September 19, 2011

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 26, 2010 - March 29, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
DUNWOODY, GA
Past

March 24, 2010 - March 29, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
DUNWOODY, GA
Past

September 23, 2008 - March 25, 2010

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
SEWICKLEY, PA
Past

July 18, 2008 - March 16, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 18, 2008 - March 16, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 1, 2004 - July 28, 2008

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

January 1, 2004 - July 28, 2008

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

June 3, 2003 - January 1, 2004

J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 453
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

June 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004

J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 453
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

February 4, 2002 - June 1, 2002

PNC BROKERAGE CORP

BD
CRD#: 34671
PITTSBURGH, PA

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.
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
California
(1/16/2025)
RR
Georgia
(1/16/2025)
IAR
Georgia
(1/16/2025)
RR
Indiana
(6/16/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(1/21/2025)
RR
New York
(1/16/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/22/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(1/22/2025)
RR
Texas
(1/16/2025)
IAR
Texas
(1/16/2025)
RR
Utah
(1/16/2025)
RR
Virginia
(6/25/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/27/2002
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: 2/2/2002
General Securities Representative 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#: 16164Alpharetta, GA 30009

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