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Joyce Ghu

Joyce Ghu

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Alpharetta, GA 30005
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CRD#: 5233012
Joyce Ghu

Professional summary


Joyce Ghu, CFP®, who also goes by Joyce Yoon Ghu, Joyce Myungeun Yoon, Myung Eun Yoon, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Joyce is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Joyce has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Joyce Yoon Ghu | Joyce Myungeun Yoon | Myung Eun Yoon

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 products and non-insurance products, part-time or full-time, for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc BEST ACCOUNTING amp; TAX SOLUTIONS LLC/Investment Related - No/3575 KOGER BLVD STE 100 DULUTH, GA 30096 /TAX amp; ACCOUNTING FIRM/MANAGING PARTNER/01.2018/110/50/I OVERSEE THE OPERATION, PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO EMPLOYEES, AND CONSULT CLIENTS. JOYCE GHU/Investment Related - No/3720 DAVINCI COURT STE 150 PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA 30092 TEL: 770-570-2843/I SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS THROUGH THIS OBA: GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE, FIXED LIFE, DISABILITY INCOME, LONG TERM CARE, FIXED ANNUITY PRODUCTS./INSURANCE AGENT/07.2016/10/0/I SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS. NETLAW.COM POSITION: Investment Advisor Representative NATURE: online legal service INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/15/2022 ADDRESS: 12910 Shelbyville road, Ste 124, Louisville KY 40243, United States DESCRIPTION: WFG currently has a relationship with this vendor, Netlaw. VIRTUES OF AGING PROFESSIONALS INC POSITION: TREASURER NATURE: BOARD MEMBER INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/15/2023 ADDRESS: 1865 MERCEDES CT NE, ATLANTA GA 30345, United States DESCRIPTION: I DO BOOKKEEPING OF THIS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.

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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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2019

Experience


Current

June 25, 2021 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 190 Bluegrass Valley Pkwy., Alpharetta, GA 30005
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Alpharetta, GA
Current

June 24, 2021 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 190 Bluegrass Valley Pkwy., Alpharetta, GA 30005
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Alpharetta, GA
Past

March 25, 2017 - June 11, 2021

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
Peachtree Corners, GA
Past

March 25, 2017 - June 11, 2021

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Peachtree Corners, GA
Past

November 17, 2014 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 5, 2014 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 1, 2007 - March 12, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 1, 2007 - March 12, 2007

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
ATLANTA, GA

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


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
Alabama
(7/29/2021)
RR
California
(7/9/2025)
RR
Georgia
(6/24/2021)
IAR
Georgia
(6/25/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(8/20/2021)
IAR
New Jersey
(8/23/2021)
RR
New York
(10/12/2023)
RR
Texas
(6/5/2024)
RR
Virginia
(7/29/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/12/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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)

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 30005

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