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Tina T. Tsao

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Pleasanton, CA 94566
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CRD#: 5463953
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Professional summary

Tina Tzu-yi Tsao, who also goes by Tina Chih-i Tsao, Tina Chih-i Tsao, Tina T Tsao, Tina Tzu-yi Tsao, Tina Tzuyi Tsao, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Pleasanton, California.

Tina is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Tina has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Tina Chih-I Tsao | Tina Chih-I Tsao | Tina T Tsao | Tina Tzu-Yi Tsao | Tina Tzuyi Tsao

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.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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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®
None

Experience

Current

February 18, 2025 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 6700 Koll Center Pkwy Suite 160-p, Pleasanton, CA 94566
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Pleasanton, CA
Current

February 18, 2025 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 6700 Koll Center Pkwy Suite 160-p, Pleasanton, CA 94566
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Pleasanton, CA
Past

June 7, 2022 - April 7, 2023

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2525
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 7, 2022 - April 7, 2023

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 2525
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 22, 2019 - March 31, 2022

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 11, 2019 - March 31, 2022

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 11, 2019 - March 31, 2022

CITI PRIVATE ALTERNATIVES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 153777
San Francisco, CA
Past

November 13, 2015 - May 30, 2019

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

November 13, 2015 - May 30, 2019

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

February 20, 2008 - April 10, 2015

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
Past

January 30, 2008 - April 10, 2015

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

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
California
(2/18/2025)
IAR
California
(2/18/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/14/2008
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: 1/29/2008
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#: 16164Pleasanton, CA 94566

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