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Wen Ling

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CRD#: 4834186
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Wen Ling was a registered financial professional .

Wen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2004. Wen had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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. WENERIC LLC/Investment Related - No/43278 Cedarwood Drive, Fremont, CA94538, 415-5156970/Consulting Services of business operation and IT operation./Manager/02.2014/100/100/doing consulting services of business operation and IT operation. LING ENTERPRISE/Investment Related - No/43278 Cedarwood Drive, Fremont, CA94538, 415-5156970/consulting services of business operation/Owner/10.2013/40/40/consulting services of business operation W-STAR INVESTMENT INC/Investment Related - No/ 2130 Ringwood Ave, San Jose, CA 95131, 408-821-7678/Real Estate Agency/N/A/05.2018/0/0/N/A WENASON LLC \ POSITION: Manager NATURE: Business consulting and IT consulting INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 03/20/2024 ADDRESS: 43278 Cedarwood Drive, Fremont CA 94538, \ DESCRIPTION: I provide business consulting services, including operation. My sone provide IT consulting services, including Website design. SIIG, INC POSITION: VP Operation NATURE: Computer Peripherals distribtutor INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 8 START DATE: 01/01/2024 ADDRESS: 31038 Huntwood Ave, Hayward CA 94544, United States DESCRIPTION: plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee operations activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

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


Past

September 30, 2022 - March 10, 2025

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
FREMONT, CA
Past

September 30, 2022 - March 10, 2025

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
FREMONT, CA
Past

July 24, 2015 - October 13, 2020

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
FREMONT, CA
Past

July 24, 2015 - October 13, 2020

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
FREMONT, CA
Past

February 19, 2010 - October 22, 2013

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

RIA
CRD#: 816
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 19, 2010 - October 22, 2013

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 9, 2005 - September 25, 2008

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

RIA
CRD#: 816
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 9, 2005 - September 25, 2008

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 14, 2005 - May 12, 2005

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
SAN FRANSICO, CA
Past

February 14, 2005 - May 12, 2005

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

January 11, 2005 - February 22, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

November 18, 2004 - February 22, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/10/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/14/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
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#: 16164

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