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James N. Wilkerson

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Investment Advisor Representative
TAMPA, FL 33619
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CRD#: 5407420
JW

Professional summary


James Nathaniel Wilkerson, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Tampa, Florida.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. James has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Tax Planning
Business Succession Planning
Insurance Planning
Retirement Planning
Debt Management
Estate Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Investment Planning
Retirement Income Management
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

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. WealthWaveJOHNS CREEKGeorgiaUnited StatesYesNone 01/2016PRESENT REACHUP, INC.; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 2902 N. ARMENIA AVE, STE 100, TAMPA FL 33607; ACHIEVE EQUALITY IN HEALTHCARE AND POSITIVE HEALTH FOR FAMILIES; BOARD MEMBER; 10/2014; 5 HRS/MONTH; ENSURE THAT THE ORGANIZATION DOES THE BEST WORK POSSIBLE IN PURSUIT OF ITS GOALS HEDIDIT LLC/NO//PART OWNER/7/2007/TAMPA FL 33614//THIS ACTIVITY IS WHERE THE INDIVIDUAL WAS BUYING HOMES AND SELLING THE CONTRACT ONLY SOUTHSIDE FALLS HOA / INVESTMENT RELATED - NO / 5831 CASCADE FALLS DRIVE, APOLLO BEACH FL 33572 / BOARD MEMBER - SERVE AS A REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE RESIDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY REGARDING QUALITY OF LIFE WITH THE COMMUNITY / HOURS PER MONTH: 45 / HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 / APPROVED WITH RESTRICTIONS Pinnacle Financial Services Investment \\ Investment Related: no. \\ Business Address: 65 W. Street Rd, Suite A-101, Warminster, PA. 18974 \\ Nature: Medicare Insurance Plans || Position: Rep \\ Hours: 20 per month \\ Securities hours: 0 \\ Description: Assist Medicare eligible individuals with plan selection and enrollment. ALL NEEDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INC \ POSITION: BOARD DIRECTOR NATURE: Social Support Resources INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/07/2024 ADDRESS: 2121 SOUTH 78TH ST, TAMPA FL 33619-5910 \ DESCRIPTION: WILL SERVE AS A DIRECTOR ON THE BOARD, AND THOSE DUTIES WILL BE ONLY AS REQUIRED WHEN BOARD OVERSIGHT IS NEEDED. MOSS POINT HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC POSITION: DIRECTOR NATURE: BOARD MEMBER SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/09/2024 ADDRESS: MOSS POINT HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, PO BOX9105, MOSS POINT MS 39563, United States DESCRIPTION: REVIEW INFO ON EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES AND VOTE ON PROPOSAL ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR IMPLEMENTATION. WITH VIRTUAL MEETINGS MONTHLY FOR 90MINS AFTER NORMAL WORKING HOURS. EL BETHEL CHURCH BOARD POSITION: BOARD MEMBER NATURE: CHURCH BOARD INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/14/2024 ADDRESS: 2121 S 78TH ST, TAMPA FL 33619, United States DESCRIPTION: ONLY WHEN NECESSARY TO DISCUSS BUSINESS DECISIONS REGARDING CHURCH OPERATIONS MAYBE AN HOUR A MONTH. NETLAW POSITION: REFERRAL REP NATURE: TRUSTS & WILLS INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/30/2025 ADDRESS: 12910 SHELBYVILLE RD, LOUISVILLE KY 40243, United States DESCRIPTION: AS CLIENTS REQUST ASSISTANCE WITH WILLS AND TRUSTS. HEARTLAND INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL EDUCATION POSITION: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL EDUCATOR NATURE: FINANCIAL EDUCATION INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2025 ADDRESS: 8301 E PRENTICE AVE, SUITE 312, GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO 80111, United States DESCRIPTION: I PROMOTE AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL EDUCATION COURSES TO BUSINESSES AND EMPLOYER GROUPS AS A HEARTLAND CFED.

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2008

Experience


Current

January 6, 2012 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 410 S. Ware Blvd. Ste 410, Tampa, FL 33619
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
TAMPA, FL
Current

January 6, 2012 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 410 S. Ware Blvd. Ste 410, Tampa, FL 33619
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
TAMPA, FL
Past

December 10, 2010 - January 6, 2012

INVESTMENT ADVISORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 139233
LAKELAND, FL
Past

September 10, 2007 - January 6, 2012

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
LAKELAND, FL

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
Alabama
(4/19/2016)
RR
California
(7/20/2017)
IAR
District of Columbia
(8/9/2024)
RR
Florida
(1/6/2012)
IAR
Florida
(1/6/2012)
RR
Georgia
(6/23/2016)
RR
Louisiana
(3/3/2016)
RR
Maryland
(4/18/2025)
RR
Mississippi
(3/7/2016)
RR
North Carolina
(6/21/2016)
IAR
North Carolina
(7/5/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(6/20/2016)
RR
Texas
(3/3/2016)
IAR
Texas
(10/20/2020)
RR
Virginia
(6/15/2016)
IAR
Washington
(10/17/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/10/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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

Investment Advisor RepresentativeCRD#: 16164Tampa, FL 33619

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