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Angelina R. Watkins
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Cincinnati, OH 45245
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CRD#: 5486869
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Professional summary
Angelina Ruth Watkins, who also goes by Angelina Ruth Chears, Angelina Chears, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Angelina is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Angelina has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Angelina Ruth Chears | Angelina Chears
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 18, 2025 - Present
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 4357 Ferguson Dr Suite 180, Cincinnati, OH 45245RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Cincinnati, OH
Current
July 25, 2024 - Present
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 4357 Ferguson Dr Suite 180, Cincinnati, OH 45245RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Cincinnati, OH
Past
May 19, 2008 - February 4, 2009
WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 114473
CINCINNATI, OH
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
Ohio(8/9/2024)
IAR
Ohio(2/18/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 7/25/2024
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral 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)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 42,440 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,730,669,809 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 19 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
| Bond | 3 |
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