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Brenda Simson
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Alviso, CA 95002-2028
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CRD#: 7976984
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Professional summary
Brenda Simson, who also goes by Brenda Valencia Simson, Brenda O. Valencia, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Alviso, California.
Brenda is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2025. Brenda has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Brenda Valencia Simson | Brenda O. Valencia
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 products, part-time or full-time, for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. RESIDENTIAL CONDO RENTAL - RENTED TO DAUGHTER AND HER ROOMMATE POSITION: Owner/Borrower NATURE: rental property INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/26/2019 ADDRESS: 401 Harrison St., Unit 11D, San Francisco CA 94105, United States DESCRIPTION: I pay one installment of the annual RE property tax. Although the condo is fairly new and is full-service, I have only provided minimal maintenance such as replacing the washer/dryer. BLACKPOINT INSURANCE POSITION: Independent contractor NATURE: medicare insurance agency INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 16 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 10/01/2025 ADDRESS: 25 Meadow View Ct., Danville CA 94506, United States DESCRIPTION: write/sell medicare insurance health plan policies for individuals
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Certified licenses
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Current
July 21, 2025 - Present
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 2099 Gold Street, Alviso, CA 95002-2028RIA
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CRD#: 16164
Alviso, CA
Current
April 9, 2025 - Present
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 2099 Gold Street, Alviso, CA 95002-2028RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Alviso, CA
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(7/21/2025)
IAR
California(7/21/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 4/8/2025
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral 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 |
Red Flags
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