Justin Carras
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Investment Advisor Representative
Columbus, OH 43215
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CRD#: 5768886
Professional summary
Justin Carras, who also goes by Justin W Carras, Justin William Carras, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Columbus, Ohio.
Justin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Justin has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Justin W Carras | Justin William Carras
Other business activities
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Sales of insurance products, part-time or full-time, for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc TRANSAMERICA AGENCY NETWORK/YES-1650 WATERMARK DR #120, COLUMBUS,OH 43215/GENERAL AGENCY/MANAGING REPRESENTATIVE/INSURANCE AND MANAGER/12/2019/20/20/INSURANCE MANAGER UNITED FINANCIAL SERVICES /YES/4135 FRONT STREET #10, HARRISBURG, PA 17110/FIXED PRODUCTS PAYMENTS/BROKER/01/2020/20/20/SELLING INSURANCE PRODUCTS AND FIXED ANNUITIES. EDUCATIONAL RETIREMENT ADVISORS POSITION: Volunteer NATURE: Volunteer INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/09/2022 ADDRESS: 6724 Perimeter Loop Rd., Suite 163, Dublin OH 43017, United States DESCRIPTION: Educational Retirement Advisors provides financial education and financial literacy information to public employees of state and local education systems. As a volunteer, I will conduct high level seminars and education sessions when the need arises in my area. There is no compensation for this service as it is on a volunteer basis.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 26, 2020 - Present
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 1025 Dublin Road Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43215RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Columbus, OH
Current
February 25, 2020 - Present
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 1025 Dublin Road Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43215RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Columbus, OH
Past
September 5, 2017 - January 15, 2020
ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 158744
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
August 29, 2017 - January 15, 2020
ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 36509
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
February 10, 2017 - August 25, 2017
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 2881
TAMPA, FL
Past
February 8, 2017 - August 25, 2017
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
TAMPA, FL
Past
February 11, 2016 - October 5, 2016
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
RIA
CRD#: 149018
MELBOURNE, FL
Past
January 4, 2016 - October 5, 2016
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6694
MELBOURNE, FL
Past
November 25, 2013 - December 16, 2015
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
MERRITT ISLAND, FL
Past
August 19, 2013 - December 16, 2015
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
MERRITT ISLAND, FL
Past
September 27, 2012 - June 18, 2013
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 20472
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
April 9, 2010 - September 13, 2012
VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7452
CHARLOTTE, NC
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
Michigan(2/21/2025)
IAR
North Carolina(2/26/2020)
RR
North Carolina(2/27/2020)
RR
Ohio(2/26/2020)
IAR
Ohio(2/26/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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)
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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Company Information
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
Investment Advisor RepresentativeCRD#: 16164Columbus, OH 43215TRUST BUT VERIFY
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