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Shane Hipps

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Phoenix, AZ
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CRD#: 8010053
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Professional summary


Shane Hipps is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Shane is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2025. Shane has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


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. LANTERN CONSULTING INC/Investment Related - No/7643 N 20th St Phoenix, AZ 85020/This is a leadership and executive coaching and consulting company. It includes coaching, training, and publishing educational materials/President and Owner/10.2011/50/30/I run the business and deliver its services. LANTERN MANAGEMENT LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Management INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/2024 ADDRESS: 7643 N 20th St, PHOENIX AZ 85020, United States DESCRIPTION: Management responsibilities of passive investments. This is the General Partner entity that belongs to Lantern Investment Services LLLP. It owns 1% of that entity. LANTERN INVESTMENT SERVICES LLLP POSITION: Owner NATURE: Limited Partnership INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/2024 ADDRESS: 7643 N 20th St, PHOENIX AZ 85020, United States DESCRIPTION: I have no daily responsibilities. LANTERN HOLDINGS LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Holding company INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/2024 ADDRESS: 7643 N 20th St, PHOENIX AZ 85020, United States LANTERN VENTURES LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Pass through entity INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/2024 ADDRESS: 7643 N 20th St, PHOENIX AZ 85020, United States DESCRIPTION: Limited daily activity. LANTERN WEALTH LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Pass Through Entity INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/21/2024 ADDRESS: 545 West Sunset Road, Henderson NV 89011, United States SHANE HIPPS (LANTERN CONSULTING INC.) POSITION: Owner NATURE: Management consulting INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/08/2006 ADDRESS: 7643 N 20th St, PHOENIX AZ 85020, United States DESCRIPTION: publishing educational materials. THE 7 MANAGEMENT POLARITIES: A TACTICAL HANDBOOK TO LEADING TEAMS POSITION: Author NATURE: Book INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/24/2019 ADDRESS: 7643 N 20th St, PHOENIX AZ 85020, United States THE HIDDEN POWER OF ELECTRONIC CULTURE POSITION: Author NATURE: Book INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/17/2006 ADDRESS: 7643 N 20th St, PHOENIX AZ 85020, United States CATS DON'T BARK: A GUIDE TO KNOWING WHO YOU ARE, ACCEPTING WHO YOU ARE NOT, AND LIVING YOUR PURPOSE POSITION: Author NATURE: Book INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/13/2015 ADDRESS: 7643 N 20th St, PHOENIX AZ 85020, United States SELLING WATER BY THE RIVER: A BOOK ABOUT THE LIFE JESUS PROMISED AND THE RELIGION THAT GETS IN THE WAY POSITION: Author NATURE: Book INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/23/2013 ADDRESS: 7643 N 20th St, PHOENIX AZ 85020, United States FLICKERING PIXELS: HOW TECHNOLOGY SHAPES YOUR FAITH POSITION: Author NATURE: Book INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/26/2009 ADDRESS: 7643 N 20th St, PHOENIX AZ 85020, United States LANTERN SOLUTIONS LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Pass through INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/01/2025 ADDRESS: 7643 N 20th St, PHOENIX AZ 85020, United States DESCRIPTION: None FUNDING SUITE POSITION: Preferred Partner NATURE: Business loans INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/03/2025 ADDRESS: 45 S Arroyo Pkwy #1053, Pasadena CA 91105, United States DESCRIPTION: No current activities. This is a referral partner only.

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

February 18, 2025 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Phoenix, AZ
Current

April 4, 2025 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 6570 Spencer St. #110, Las Vegas, NV 89119
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
Las Vegas, NV

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
Arizona
(4/23/2025)
IAR
Arizona
(4/23/2025)
RR
California
(4/4/2025)
RR
Colorado
(4/4/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(4/4/2025)
RR
Missouri
(4/4/2025)
RR
Montana
(4/4/2025)
RR
Nevada
(4/4/2025)
IAR
Nevada
(4/24/2025)
RR
North Dakota
(4/4/2025)
RR
Ohio
(4/7/2025)
IAR
Texas
(2/18/2025)
RR
Texas
(4/4/2025)
RR
Washington
(4/4/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/18/2025
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 4/4/2025
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
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

Red Flags


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Company Information


TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 16164Phoenix, AZ

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