Ryan Merrell is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Diversified Investors Securities Corp. and Diversified Investment Advisors, where he has worked since 2009 and 2010, respectively. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by offering managed portfolio advice, investment education, and guidance on asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement age. The firm relies on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight, managing a large client base primarily through non-discretionary investment strategies.

Brad Sharp is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Transamerica Life Insurance Company, FBL Financial Group, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed advice programs and investment education services that focus on asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement age guidance. The firm uses proprietary software and model portfolios from Morningstar Investment Management to provide personalized and scalable retirement advice.

Oscar Varela is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, based in Los Angeles, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Transamerica in 2018, he worked at Lockton Companies, Principal Securities, Cambridge Investment Research, and HUB International Investment Services. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and retirement guidance, utilizing proprietary software and model portfolios provided by Morningstar Investment Management, and operates with a large client base focused primarily on non-discretionary assets.

Jared Charley is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley, Merrill, Bank of America, and Transamerica entities. Prior to his financial services career, he worked with the Phoenix Police Department for 17 years. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through programs offering managed portfolios and investment education, relying on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight. The firm operates at scale with over 300 advisors and a large client base focused on non-discretionary assets.

Stephen La Barre is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Mutual of America Financial Group, Huntington National Bank, and New York Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a bartender at a private bourbon and cocktail club in Powell, Ohio. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves employer-sponsored retirement plan participants and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm uses proprietary tools from Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and focuses primarily on non-discretionary asset management.

Kristine Green is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with Diversified Investment Advisors and Diversified Investors Securities Corp. since 2006. Outside of finance, she owns and designs jewelry for Impressions Jewelry, a business she has operated since 1990 with sales through art museums and stores. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed advice programs and investment education focused on asset allocation and retirement guidance. The firm utilizes Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary tools for portfolio construction and serves a large client base with primarily non-discretionary assets.

James Porter is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Transamerica Investors Securities, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Countybank, First Citizens, Truist, as well as non-financial positions at Chick-Fil-A and Sherwin Williams. Outside of financial advising, he is co-owner of Bloom Wellthy, a direct sales and leadership development business. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed and non-discretionary investment advice, retirement guidance, and portfolio management supported by Morningstar Investment Management's proprietary tools and model portfolios.

Johnny Ortega is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments, J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, Bank of America, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade. He is based in Fort Worth, TX. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed advice and investment education focused on asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement age guidance. The firm utilizes Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary software and model portfolios to support its advice programs, serving a large client base primarily with non-discretionary investment assets.

Joshua Willard is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC, Jackson National Life Distributors LLC, and GWFS Equities, Inc. He is also appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners with programs that provide managed advice and investment education, utilizing proprietary software and model portfolios developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management. The firm operates at scale with a focus on non-discretionary assets and does not target high-net-worth or corporate clients.

Connor Weinman is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Weinman is based in Chandler, Arizona. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm uses proprietary technology and third-party model portfolios to provide asset allocation and retirement planning guidance, focusing primarily on non-discretionary and managed portfolios for a broad client base.

John Kalafatis is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. He served in the United States Navy for 22 years before transitioning to roles with First Command and Transamerica-affiliated firms. He is also the owner of Velden Wealth LLC, a business intended to support his advisory practice should staff be hired. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed advice and investment education services. Their approach incorporates proprietary portfolio construction tools and oversight from Morningstar Investment Management, focusing primarily on asset allocation and retirement planning guidance across a large client base.

Declan Costello is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC and has prior experience at Goldman Sachs, Empire Wealth Strategies, and Northwestern Mutual. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, providing managed advice and investment education through proprietary software and model asset allocations developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management.

Halah Little is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Barings. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services, utilizing proprietary software and third-party model portfolios to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary investment recommendations.

Trevor Christie is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and retirement guidance using proprietary technology from Morningstar Investment Management and operates with a large client base and a predominance of non-discretionary assets.

Joshua Larson is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc., and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. He is based in St. Paul, MN. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through several managed advice and education programs. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary portfolio construction and oversight from Morningstar Investment Management and offers both managed portfolios and non-discretionary recommendations.

Jay Hewitt is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Diversified Investors Securities Corp. since 2013 and with Transamerica Retirement Management since 2009. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through several managed advice programs, focusing on asset allocation, contribution guidance, and retirement planning. The firm utilizes proprietary technology and third-party models from Morningstar Investment Management to provide both managed portfolios and non-discretionary recommendations to a large client base.

Jesus Osorio Martinez is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including Wells Fargo and JP Morgan Chase. Since 2022, he has been with Transamerica Life Insurance Company and Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed advice programs and investment education services. Their approach integrates portfolio construction and oversight from Morningstar Investment Management to offer personalized allocations and guidance focused on retirement planning.

Daniel Devine is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Transamerica Life Insurance Company and Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation since 2022, and prior to that, he was affiliated with CARE of Southeastern Michigan, ESCHELS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC, and ProEquities, Inc. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA holders through various managed advice programs and investment education services, using proprietary software and model portfolios developed by Morningstar Investment Management. The firm operates at scale with a broad client base and primarily focuses on non-discretionary asset management.

G Eads is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Their prior work includes positions at Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Equitable, and AXA Advisors. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm uses proprietary software and model portfolios developed with Morningstar Investment Management to provide tailored asset allocation and retirement guidance, serving approximately 212,700 clients.

Kevin Lynch is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Nationwide Investment Services Corp, MML Distributors, LLC, MassMutual Financial Group, and affiliated Transamerica entities. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through programs focused on asset allocation, contribution guidance, and retirement planning, utilizing Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary tools and model portfolios. The firm operates at scale with over 300 advisors and emphasizes non-discretionary advice for a broad client base rather than high-net-worth or corporate clients.