Ying Zhu is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. Zhu has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has been affiliated with World Financial Group, Inc. since 2004. Outside of advisory work, Zhu is involved in the sale of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a model portfolio approach combined with third-party managers and platform sub-advisors to deliver its services through a large network of advisors.

David Pikop is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms including World Financial Group and Titan Machinery, and is also involved in seasonal farming and driving for Uber in his spare time. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to charitable organizations, offering a variety of advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Gary Strawn is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fare Holdings, LLC, Zander & Associates, and World Financial Group, Inc. He is also involved in the sale of insurance and specialty insurance products through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses, utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers to deliver investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm operates a large advisor network and offers integrated retirement plan services alongside proprietary and externally managed model portfolios.

James Carroll is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and previously operated J. Carroll And Associates for over two decades. Carroll is also involved in the sale of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica and has experience owning rental properties. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm uses model portfolios and third-party managers to implement investment strategies and offers multiple advisory programs alongside retirement plan administration services.

William Maxwell III is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles in flooring businesses and ongoing involvement with Netlaw, where he provides referral services related to estate planning. He also engages in the sale of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, using a large advisor network and multiple program platforms. The firm’s investment approach relies on model portfolios and third-party managers, delivering services through proprietary and external models combined with referral and administration offerings for employer plans.

Michelle Barry is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience, currently with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Her career includes roles at Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, and Hornor Townsend and Kent. At Transamerica, she may also perform home office functions supporting other business units. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment models, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Chantay Moore is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has held roles at firms including Ameriprise and WealthWave and has served as a board member of the American Indian Center of Chicago and Chicago Women in Trades. Moore is the founder of Native American Financial Literacy Services, where she conducts financial literacy workshops for Native American tribal entities. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment models. The firm manages over $2 billion in assets under management and operates as both a registered broker-dealer and registered investment adviser.

Holly La is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012, following roles at Matrix Insurance and World Financial Group. She is involved in the sales of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of fee-based and commission-based products, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios to meet client needs.

Pedro Magno III is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors. He has been with the firm since 2026 and has previous experience at Glidewell Dental and In-Roads Creative Programs. Outside of financial advising, he is involved with In-Roads Creative Programs and has work experience spanning both corporate and creative sectors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers a combination of advisory and brokerage services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, catering to both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management needs.

Emilio Garcia is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 20 years of industry experience. He has worked in various consulting, insurance, and financial education roles, including operating several small businesses such as an e-commerce company and an auto rental venture. Garcia is also a certified financial educator and tax preparer. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary model portfolios and third-party money managers, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Ronald Pompel is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including World Financial Group and Integrated Benefits Inc, and serves as a board member of Metro East Web Academy, a public K-12 school. Additionally, he is involved with Senior Medicare Health Care Plans, assisting clients with Medicare options. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses, delivering services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms that emphasize model portfolios and third-party managers.

Yuan Liu is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to his current role, he worked at KPMG US LLP and SS&C Technologies Holdings. Outside of advising, he is involved with SCORE, a nonprofit organization supporting small businesses. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment models, managing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Danling Cao is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2017 and has additional experience with IMG Global, World System Builders, Heartland Institution of Financial Education, and World Financial Group. Her outside activities include part-time sales of insurance and health insurance products targeted to international visitors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, managing significant assets across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Edward Caron is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica since 2015 and has also held roles at BestEdu Inc and Legacy Shields Solutions, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Caron is involved with the Knights of Columbus, participating in community and church activities. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily delivers investment advice through model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by a large advisor network and multiple program platforms.

Garth Driggs is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Stone Hill and Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, alongside a long-term association with Advantage Financial. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, utilizing a large advisor network and multiple program platforms. The firm’s advisory approach relies primarily on model portfolios and third-party managers, serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses.

Shawn Drake is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 20 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012, College Loan Freedom since 2018, and ownership and management positions at Shawn Drake LLC and Wealthwave Jax Partner LLC. He is involved in student loan forgiveness services through College Loan Freedom and participates in benefit fairs via the Enroller Resource Center. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party investment models, managing billions in assets across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Kevin Brunkow is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Investments and World Financial Group, Inc., among other firms. Brunkow is also involved in the marketing of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm uses proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Pedro Falconi Cardenas is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera, Northwestern Mutual, and Bank of America. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing and flipping residential real estate through multiple business ventures. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers across various platforms such as Transamerica ONE and TFA365.

Jonathan Kim is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Las Vegas, NV, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has prior experience as a real estate agent with Keller Williams VIP Properties, Compass, and Coldwell Banker Residential. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Inheritguard, LLC, providing estate planning-related client education and communications. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily uses model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory services through multiple platforms such as Transamerica ONE and TFA365.

Kris Stevenson is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Layton, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has held multiple roles in estate planning and mortgage referral services through affiliated entities such as LSPN Pro LLC and KL Marketing LLC. Stevenson is also president of Dream Builders Financial Group, Inc. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.