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Sharon D. Sanchez

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Carson, CA 90746
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CRD#: 6311573
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Professional summary


Sharon Denise Sanchez, who also goes by Sharon Denise Ellis, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Carson, California.

Sharon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Sharon has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sharon Denise Ellis

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.
1. Always Helping Wealth Management; Investment-related; 500 E. Carson Plaza Dr., Suite 107a, Carson, CA 90746; Insurance; Owner; Owner; 09/2017; Approx. 80 hours/month; Approx. 4 hours/month during security trading hours; Provide clients with life insurance, annuities, medicare insurance, etc. 2. Ace Home Realty, Inc.; Not investment-related; 500 E. Carson Plaza Dr., Suite 107a, Carson, CA 90746; Real Estate; Owner; President; 09/1996; Approx.40 hours/month; Approx. 2 hours/month during security trading hours; Assist clients with selling and/or purchasing residential and commercial properties. 3. Sharon Sanchez; Investment-related; 500 E. Carson Plaza Dr., Suite 107a, Carson, CA 90746; Insurance; Licensed insurance agent; Licensed Insurance Agent; 09/2017; Approx. 80 hours/month; Approx. 4 hours/month during security trading hours; Provide clients with life insurance, annuities, medicare insurance, etc. BROKERS ALLIANCE POSITION: Independent Insurance Agent NATURE: Insurance sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 08/01/2023 ADDRESS: 15169 N. Scottdale Rd., Suite 106, Scottsdale AZ 85254, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide clients with life insurance, annuities, medicare insurance, etc. LEGAL SHIELD PPLSI POSITION: Director NATURE: Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 01/23/2003 ADDRESS: 1 Prepaid Way, Ada OK 74820, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide Legal Shield Plans and Identity Theft services to individuals and businesses. Also recruit individuals who are interested in working the business.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 13, 2025 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 550 E. Carson Plaza Drive Suite 127, Carson, CA 90746
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Carson, CA
Past

September 15, 2021 - August 15, 2023

SIMPLICITY WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 300572
Carson, CA
Past

February 18, 2020 - December 31, 2020

HBW ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 143665
CARSON, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(8/13/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/11/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

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

CRD#: 16164Carson, CA 90746

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