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Xiaodong Wu

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Waltham, MA 02451
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CRD#: 6497087
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Professional summary


Xiaodong Wu is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Xiaodong is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Xiaodong has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 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. Empower Team/ 0918-Present/ Investment Related: No /430 Bedford St. Suite 100 Lexington, MA 02420/ Partner/ Empower Team LLC was established for the purpose of renting an office space for our new TFA registered branch operation. There would be no payrolls or products associated with the LLC. / Hrs Work Monthly: 0/ Sec Trading Hrs: 0 / Conduct TFA and WFG business Nationwide (Nationwide Employee Benefits)/ 0120-Present/ Investment Related: Yes / One Nationwide Plaza Columbus, OH 43215 / Independent contractor / Insurance sales / Hrs Work Monthly: 1 / Sec Trading Hrs: 0 / Work on a part time basis as an independent contractor to sell group insurance plans offered by Nationwide HSA Insurance/ 0619-Present/ Investment Related: No/135 wood Road Braintree, MA 02184/ Independent Contractor/ Providing health insurance to small businesses, the self-employed and individuals/ Hrs Work Monthly: 2 / Sec Trading Hrs: 0 / Marketing health insurance plans to help meet clients' health insurance needs Principal Life Insurance Company/ 0720-Present / Investment Related: No / 711 High Street Des Moines, IA 50392 / Agent / Insurance Sales / Hrs Work Monthly: 2 / Sec Trading Hrs: 0 / Provide group benefit plans, such as life, disability, dental and vision insurance for business entities. BAVVY/MILLIMAN POSITION: Contractor NATURE: health insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/22/2022 ADDRESS: 18205 Capitol Ave, Suite 400, Omaha NE 68022, United States DESCRIPTION: Sell health insurance plans. INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GROUP, INC. POSITION: Agent NATURE: travel health insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/13/2023 ADDRESS: 2960 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208 IN 46208, United States DESCRIPTION: Selling travel health insurance plans. MASSACHUSETTS HEALTH CONNECTOR POSITION: Agent NATURE: Health insurance sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/01/2023 ADDRESS: 133 Portland Street, Boston MA 02114, United States DESCRIPTION: Selliing health insurance plans GARITY ADVANTAGE POSITION: Contractor NATURE: Insurance sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/17/2024 ADDRESS: 17 Accord Dr, Norwell MA 02061, United States DESCRIPTION: Sell health insurance COVERED CALIFORNIA / POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Health insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/05/2024 ADDRESS: 1601 Exposition Blvd, Sacrament CA 95815 \ DESCRIPTION: Health insurance sales RESOLUTION LIFE/SECURITY LIFE OF DENVER INSURANCE COMPANY POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Life insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/22/2024 ADDRESS: 1475 Dunwoody Drive, West Chester PA 19380, United States DESCRIPTION: Service life insurance policy VSP VISION CARE POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: vision insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/22/2024 ADDRESS: 3333 Quality Drive, Rancho Cordova CA 95670, United States DESCRIPTION: vision insurance sales

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 3, 2022 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 75 Third Ave Suite 310, Waltham, MA 02451
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Waltham, MA
Current

July 6, 2015 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 75 Third Ave Suite 310, Waltham, MA 02451
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Waltham, MA

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.
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
(7/2/2020)
RR
Colorado
(9/6/2016)
RR
Illinois
(9/23/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/8/2015)
IAR
Massachusetts
(1/3/2022)
RR
Michigan
(6/2/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(4/1/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(3/3/2025)
RR
Texas
(2/4/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/6/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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)


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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#: 16164Waltham, MA 02451

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