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Richard R. Ellis
TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS
Naples, FL
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CRD#: 5989526
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Professional summary
Richard Ray Ellis III, who also goes by Richard Ray Ellis III, Richard Ray Ellis, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Naples, Florida and TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC located in Davenport,, Florida.
Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Richard has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Richard Ray Ellis Iii | Richard Ray Ellis
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 26, 2025 - Present
TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 107319
Naples, FL
Current
September 18, 2025 - Present
TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 32205
Davenport,, FL
Past
February 15, 2024 - August 21, 2025
EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 112058
Naples, FL
Past
January 8, 2024 - August 21, 2025
EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past
October 28, 2016 - November 3, 2022
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
RIA
CRD#: 5393
Lone Tree, CO
Past
February 24, 2015 - November 3, 2022
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 5393
Lone Tree, CO
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC | TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, INC. | DIVERSIFIED RETIREMENT CORPORATION | DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 107319 / SEC#: 801-42910
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/16/1992 Approved)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(9/18/2025)
RR
Alaska(9/18/2025)
RR
Arizona(9/18/2025)
RR
Arkansas(9/18/2025)
RR
California(9/18/2025)
RR
Colorado(9/18/2025)
RR
Connecticut(9/18/2025)
RR
Delaware(9/18/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(9/18/2025)
RR
Florida(9/18/2025)
IAR
Florida(9/26/2025)
RR
Georgia(9/18/2025)
RR
Hawaii(9/18/2025)
RR
Idaho(9/18/2025)
RR
Illinois(9/18/2025)
RR
Indiana(9/18/2025)
RR
Iowa(9/18/2025)
RR
Kansas(9/18/2025)
RR
Kentucky(9/18/2025)
RR
Louisiana(9/18/2025)
RR
Maine(9/18/2025)
RR
Maryland(9/18/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(9/18/2025)
RR
Michigan(9/18/2025)
RR
Minnesota(9/18/2025)
RR
Mississippi(9/18/2025)
RR
Missouri(9/18/2025)
RR
Montana(9/18/2025)
RR
Nebraska(9/18/2025)
RR
Nevada(9/18/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(9/18/2025)
RR
New Jersey(9/18/2025)
RR
New Mexico(9/18/2025)
RR
New York(9/18/2025)
RR
North Carolina(9/18/2025)
RR
North Dakota(9/18/2025)
RR
Ohio(9/18/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(9/18/2025)
RR
Oregon(9/18/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/18/2025)
RR
Puerto Rico(9/18/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(9/18/2025)
RR
South Carolina(9/18/2025)
RR
South Dakota(9/18/2025)
RR
Tennessee(9/18/2025)
RR
Texas(9/18/2025)
RR
Utah(9/18/2025)
RR
Vermont(9/18/2025)
RR
Virginia(9/18/2025)
RR
Washington(9/18/2025)
RR
West Virginia(9/18/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(9/18/2025)
RR
Wyoming(9/18/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC | TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, INC. | DIVERSIFIED RETIREMENT CORPORATION | DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 107319 / SEC#: 801-42910
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
6400 C Street Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52499
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 368-0566
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
383
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 212,836 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 16,157,423,229 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 | ||
| 10/25/2024 | ||
| 07/25/2023 |
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