Sydney Hyatt is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Transamerica, Hyatt worked at Western & Southern Life and W&S Brokerage. Hyatt also has experience in the hair salon industry. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Ge Chen is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Transamerica in 2019, Chen worked at World Financial Group and Randstad Professionals, and has experience in real estate with Mel Wilson & Associates. Chen is also 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, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers for investment advisory services, supported by a large network of advisors and multiple program platforms.

Jonathan Tran is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Transamerica since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with VN Pro Life LLC and JJ & D Enterprises, LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Tom Mongare is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has prior experience in healthcare, working at Express Healthcare since 2018 and Paramount Healthcare Services from 2014 to 2018. He joined Transamerica Financial Advisors and World Financial Group Insurance Agency in 2026. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Tanni Gibson is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase prior to joining Transamerica. She is also involved 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, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm delivers services through a large advisor network using model portfolios and third-party managers, with a regulatory AUM of approximately $1.7 billion.

Angelica Betancourt is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is involved in several other business ventures, including Team Conquer Inc, Pro Services Rendered LLC, GAV Property Management LLC, and All For Janitorial Services Inc. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs available on discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.

Wei Jian is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Bolt Insurance Agency, Dayone Enterprise, Atlantic Plus Inc, and Fortune Four Holdings LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Jian manages office operations for World Financial Group through Dayone Enterprise, Inc., and is involved in health insurance sales with Kaiser Permanente. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses, delivering services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms. The firm’s investment approach primarily uses model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by an integrated retirement plan ecosystem and affiliated product offerings.

Grace Himmelright is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with multiple firms, including a longstanding role at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in financial education as an instructor with the Heartland Institute of Financial Education and owns Insure With Grace, LLC, a health insurance sales business. 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, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Chester Zielinski Jr. is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica since 2012 and also has involvement in oil and gas exploration as a joint investor. Zielinski operates Zeke Zielinski LLC and is affiliated with WealthWave and World Financial Group. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, delivering services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory model and offers integrated retirement plan solutions alongside affiliated mutual funds and insurance products.

Anton Halka is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Allstate Financial Advisors and Halka Insurance Services. His background also includes roles at Total Wine and More and experience in the travel industry. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individual investors and employer-sponsored plans. The firm employs a model portfolio approach supported by third-party money managers and digital platforms, managing approximately $1.7 billion in regulatory assets.

Yangang Zha is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Transamerica in 2024, Zha was involved with World Financial Group and served as chairman of the board at Southern Connecticut Chinese School, a nonprofit focused on Chinese language and cultural education, until 2024. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Josh Schwieterman is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He is based in Dayton, OH, and has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Schwieterman is involved in financial education and operates several businesses including automotive repair, real estate management, and agricultural ventures. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides advisory and broker-dealer services with a variety of proprietary model portfolios and third-party money manager options, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary program choices.

John Jalil is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and also serves as president of Woodland Hills Financial Center, LLC and Medi Claim Inc, which are involved in non-investment businesses including insurance and claims services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients such as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Hao Lu is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has been involved with Profit Financial for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, Lu manages rental property activities. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services through fee-based wrap programs, proprietary and third-party model portfolios, and commission-based insurance and brokerage products.

Joseph Ridling is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Transamerica since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Virtual Properties.biz, a business focused on buying, selling, and showing real estate. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary model portfolios and third-party managers with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Xiaoliang Luan is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Protiviti and SCSK, as well as involvement in health insurance sales and financial services through JX Financial Services LLC and World Financial Group Insurance Agency. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves individual investors, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers advisory and broker-dealer services, including fee-based wrap programs, access to third-party money managers, and commission-based products, operating as both a registered broker-dealer and a registered investment adviser.

Stephen Short is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Barons Enterprise International Inc and Debtmerica, and has engaged in marketing and client support roles beyond his advisory duties. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients such as individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party investment programs. The firm operates as both a registered broker-dealer and RIA, managing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios alongside affiliated retirement and recordkeeping services.

William Mitchell is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and also has tenure at Virtual Financial Group and The Wealth Wave. His other business activities include sales of insurance and non-insurance products for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios and manages over $2 billion in assets under management across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Sinwai Lee is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Aligned Benefits Group Inc and International Medical Group. Outside of advising, he serves as president of Better Tomorrow and More Corporation, a nonprofit focused on education in nutrition, health, and technology, and teaches Qi Gong classes weekly. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base, offering advisory and broker-dealer services with a mix of proprietary and third-party model portfolios. The firm manages both discretionary and non-discretionary assets and supports a range of individual and institutional clients.

Desmond Lam is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and also has experience with Ocean International Trading and World Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he provides language, reporting, and consulting services through a separate self-employed business. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach primarily uses model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by a large advisor network and multiple program platforms.