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Frank L. Choy

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
San Jose, CA 95131
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CRD#: 822747
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Professional summary


Frank Leung Choy, who also goes by Leung Tat Choy, is a registered financial professional currently at TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in San Jose, California.

Frank is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1976. Frank has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Leung Tat Choy

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

August 25, 2025 - Present

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 2107 N. First Street Suite 310, San Jose, CA 95131
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16164
San Jose, CA
Past

May 11, 2022 - July 17, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
EL CERRITO, CA
Past

December 3, 2021 - February 28, 2022

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
EL CERRITO, CA
Past

February 27, 2017 - January 3, 2022

INVESTMENT ARCHITECTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17774
El Cerrito, CA
Past

August 28, 2015 - February 18, 2017

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

May 1, 2000 - August 28, 2015

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
EL CERRITO, CA
Past

May 13, 1994 - May 3, 2000

LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 30999
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

May 30, 1990 - June 8, 1994

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

May 30, 1990 - December 9, 1998

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

May 21, 1976 - May 4, 1990

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5081
HOUSTON, TX

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.

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
(8/25/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/16/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 5/17/1976
Registered Representative Examination
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#: 16164San Jose, CA 95131

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