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Frank J. Marx

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CRD#: 825488
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Frank Joseph Marx was a registered financial professional .

Frank is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1976. Frank had worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

November 18, 2015 - July 13, 2017

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 21, 2012 - October 31, 2013

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10645
AUSTIN, TX
Past

September 7, 2010 - April 17, 2012

WOODSTOCK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38095
AUSTIN, TX
Past

August 6, 2010 - August 27, 2010

CRESCENT SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114993
PLANO, TX
Past

September 18, 2009 - August 26, 2010

APS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10033
AUSTIN, TX
Past

June 21, 2007 - September 23, 2009

SHEARSON FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38619
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 17, 2001 - July 13, 2007

INSTITUTIONAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41055
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 22, 1999 - November 30, 2000

VINING-SPARKS IBG, LLC

BD
CRD#: 27502
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

March 17, 1997 - February 4, 1999

SUNCOAST CAPITAL GROUP, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 31214
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

April 18, 1996 - February 26, 1997

SOUTHSTATE|DUNCANWILLIAMS SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6950
MEMPHIS (SHELBY), TN
Past

February 1, 1994 - May 6, 1994

MERIDIAN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16468
Past

December 4, 1992 - October 22, 1993

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

December 4, 1992 - December 23, 1993

AMERICAN ALLIED SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 28228
Past

July 25, 1987 - August 30, 1988

MORTGAGE GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19840
Past

January 3, 1986 - February 22, 1991

M.G.S.I. SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16723
HOUSTON, TX
Past

February 8, 1979 - September 25, 1984

MARCUS, STOWELL & BEYE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7038
Past

January 13, 1978 - January 15, 1979

UMIC, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5974
Past

August 2, 1976 - January 19, 1978

MARCUS, STOWELL & BEYE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7038
Past

February 11, 1976 - September 22, 1978

WINTERS & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6944

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/20/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 7/23/1976
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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#: 16164

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