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Eric Don Clinger

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
PLANO, TX
·CRD# 7985241·2 years experience

Professional Summary

Eric Don Clinger is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Plano, Texas. Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. Eric has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

2 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 16164
RIA
BD
730 E Park Blvd Suite 104, Plano, TX 75074
December 10, 2024 - Present
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 16164
RIA
BD
730 E Park Blvd Suite 104, Plano, TX 75074
September 26, 2024 - Present

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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)

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

991

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC FORM ADV, PART 2A (3/31/2026)

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 Accounts

42,735

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,106,655,325

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

19

Arbitration

3

Bond

3

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Other business activities

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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. TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA/Investment Related - No/6565 Headquarters Dr., Plano, TX 75024/Manufacture vehicles/Supervisor/11.2016/160/160/General accounting MANHATTANLIFE POSITION: Referral Agent NATURE: Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/01/2025 ADDRESS: PO Box 925989, Houston TX 77292-5989, United States DESCRIPTION: When I find individuals that need health insurance, I can refer them to Manhattan Life. I will also be able to refer group health plans. YELLOW JACKET BUSINESS SOLUTIONS POSITION: Tax Preparer NATURE: Tax Preparation INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/15/2026 ADDRESS: 730 E Park Blvd Ste 204, PLANO TX 75074, United States DESCRIPTION: Prepare and file taxes for clients

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Kentucky
(3/12/2025)
RR
Texas
(9/26/2024)
IAR
Texas
(12/10/2024)
RR
Utah
(3/13/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Nov 2024About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 2024About the Series 63 exam

Series 6TO — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2024About the Series 6TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Jul 2024About the SIE exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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