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32yrs

Patrick Dailey

Financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors

Patrick Dailey has worked in the financial industry for 32 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. After two years at Claraphi Advisory Network and two years at Acorns, Patrick joined Transamerica Financial Advisors in 2019, a firm offering investment management and selecting outside investment managers. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets.

One of 20 advisors with offices in Rancho Santa Margarita, and one of 18 fiduciaries.

Rancho Santa Margarita, CATop 7% by experience at Transamerica Financial AdvisorsFiduciary advisor

At a glance

Experience32 years (since 1994)
How that compares ?Top 7% by experience at Transamerica Financial Advisors
OfficeRancho Santa Margarita, CA
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets
Typical client at the firm ?$48,577
Advisors at the firm1,120
States licensed ?1 state

Services through Transamerica Financial Advisors

Investment management for individuals and small businessesChoosing other investment managers

Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.

Licenses

Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.

Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Career

  1. 2019 – now
  2. Oct 2017 – Jun 2019
  3. 2015 – 2017
    AcornsPreviously
  4. May 2013 – Dec 2014
    Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLCPreviously
  5. Jul 2012 – Jan 2013
    Cetera Wealth Services, LLCPreviously
  6. 2009 – 2012
    Western International Securities, Inc.Previously
  7. Jan 2007 – Oct 2008
    First Allied Securities, Inc.Previously

Questions to ask Patrick

Tailored to Patrick’s registration and firm.

  1. What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
  2. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  3. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  4. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  5. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Patrick

How do I contact Patrick?

Call Transamerica Financial Advisors at (770) 248-3271 and ask for Patrick Dailey. Patrick works from the Rancho Santa Margarita, CA office.

How long has Patrick been a financial advisor?

Patrick has been in the industry since 1994, about 32 years. Top 7% by experience at Transamerica Financial Advisors.

What licenses does Patrick hold?

Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Patrick a fiduciary?

Patrick is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Patrick paid?

Transamerica Financial Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage. Ask Patrick for your total yearly cost in dollars.

Official record as of October 3, 2026.

This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.

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