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Kent Banner

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Investment Advisor Representative
BLACKFOOT, ID 83221
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CRD#: 5788476
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Professional summary


Kent Banner is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Blackfoot, Idaho.

Kent is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Kent has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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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." Managed Wealth Financial | Marketing | co-brand company | yes - investment related | 03/2018 | Blackfoot ID Wealthwave | Marketing | yes investment related | 3/2020 | Blackfoot, ID | co-brand company LSPN Pro LLC | referring associate | Provide bundled professional services with emphasis on estate planning services | not investment related | 8/2023 | Lindon, UT Legacy Shield / 0321-Present / Investment Related: No / 100 Executive Way, 105 Ponte Vedra, FL 32082/ Referral Agent / Estate Planning / Hrs Work Monthly: 4 / Sec Trading Hrs: 0 / I will refer clients and prospective clients that need help with their estate plans to this OBA Kent Banner - Book Sales / 032020-Present / Investment Related: No / 423 N 150 W Blackfoot, ID 83221/Self Employed /Book Sales/ Hrs Work Monthly: 5 / Sec Trading Hrs: 1 / I will sell the How Money Works book to fair goers at our Wealth Wave Booth at the Spring Fair in Pocatello, Idaho and at the Eastern Fair in Blackfoot, Idaho. Heartland Institute of Financial Education / 1119-Present / Investment Related: No /8301 East Prentice Ave. Ste. 312 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 / Financial Educator / Market financial education services to companies for their employees and conduct financial education workshops for their employees / Hrs Work Monthly: 5 / Sec Trading Hrs: 0 / Promote financial education for company employees and conduct financial workshops for them. Netlaw; Investment Related/No; 12910 Shelbyville Rd Suite 124 Louisville, KY 40243; 06/2019; Referrer; Monthly hours 2; hours during securities trading 0; I would refer clients to this OBA that have a need for estate planning, such as wills and trusts Kent Banner Accounting Services/ 0118-present/ Investment Related: No/423 N. 150 W Blackfoot, ID 83221/ Accountant/ Accounting services such as reviewing their books and records and advising them on how to keep track of their records and improve. / Hrs Work Monthly: 2 / Sec Trading Hrs: 0 / these services, if provided, will be infrequent. I will not advertise or actively seek work for this OBA. Hobbs Holding LLC/0105-Present/ Investment Related: No/423 N. 150 W Blackfoot, ID 83221/ Member/Real Estate Holding company/Hrs Work Monthly: 0 / Sec Trading Hrs: 0 /I have a vote on decisions related to this OBA. I help manage the operations of this OBA. BANNER PROPERTIES LLC / INVESTMENT PROPERTIES: NO / 423 N 150 W, BLACKFOOT ID 83221 / RENTAL PROPERTY - OWNER OF THE PROPERTY, MANAGE OPERATIONS WITH INDEPENDENT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY; RECEIVE K-1 FOR TAX PURPOSES; NEW LEASE, MAINTENANCE, AND COLLECTING RENTS / APPROVED WITH RESTRICTIONS LSPN PRO LLC POSITION: Referring Associate NATURE: Provide bundled professional services with emphasis on estate planning services. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/14/2023 ADDRESS: 100 N. State Street, Lindon UT 84042, United States DESCRIPTION: When I have have customers or prospective customer who need to create and estate plan, I will refer them to LSPN PRO LLC and their website. LSPN PRO LLC has online estate planning software and attorneys that will help these people develop their estate plan.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 6, 2012 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 745 W. Bridge Street Suite G, Blackfoot, ID 83221
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
BLACKFOOT, ID
Current

January 6, 2012 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 745 W. Bridge Street Suite G, Blackfoot, ID 83221
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
BLACKFOOT, ID
Past

August 19, 2010 - January 6, 2012

INVESTMENT ADVISORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 139233
IDAHO FALLS, ID
Past

May 26, 2010 - January 6, 2012

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
IDAHO FALLS, ID

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
(12/19/2017)
RR
Idaho
(1/6/2012)
IAR
Idaho
(1/6/2012)
RR
Oregon
(3/21/2023)
RR
Utah
(1/6/2012)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/9/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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

Investment Advisor RepresentativeCRD#: 16164Blackfoot, ID 83221

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