Just the FAQs

THIS FAQ IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE SEE THE FUND PROSPECTUS FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. CONTACT YOUR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL OR TAX ADVISOR FOR HELP OR ANSWERS TO YOUR SPECIFIC SITUATION.

  1. What is Transamerica Fund Services (TFS)?
  2. How do I invest with you?
  3. What types of accounts/registrations do you have to offer?
  4. How do I purchase shares?
  5. Does Transamerica Funds accept third party checks, money orders, etc.?
  6. How do I redeem/sell shares?
  7. How do I exchange shares?
  8. How can I establish a bank link on my account?
  9. Do you offer expedited redemption options?
  10. Can I make automatic purchases/systematic withdrawals on my account?
  11. Can I make systematic exchanges on my account?
  12. Are there any fees associated with your retirement accounts?
  13. What is a signature guarantee and where can I get one?
  14. What is a reinvestment privilege (does not apply to Class I shares)?
  15. How do I contact you?
  16. Do you offer Checkwriting Service on accounts?
  17. How can I order/reorder checks for my money market account?
  18. Are there any fees associated with the Checkwriting Service?
  19. How can I reduce the sales charges on my fund purchases?
  20. How can I change my address?
  21. What are your fund minimums?
  22. What types of communication will I receive on my Transamerica Funds account?
  23. How do I view my account on www.transamericafunds.com?
  24. What types of transactions can I perform on-line?
  25. May I receive statements and other literature electronically?
  26. What type of paperwork is required to change my beneficiary?
  27. What is required to change/redeem/re-register an account due to death?
  28. How do I add/remove a name from my account?

1. What is Transamerica Fund Services (TFS)?
Transamerica Fund Services, Inc. is the transfer agent for Transamerica Funds. A transfer agent is responsible for maintaining all shareholder records including purchases, redemptions, and account balances. TFS is a wholly owned subsidiary of AUSA Holding Company and Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio which are indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of AEGON NV, a Dutch corporation and publicly traded international insurance group. » back to top

2. How do I invest with you?
You must open an account through a financial professional. Before investing, please read through our current prospectus carefully. Our current prospectus is available on this site under the Prospectus and Reports section. » back to top

3. What types of accounts/registrations do you have to offer?
Account registrations depend solely on the person(s) or entities who wish to establish the account. There are many ways to register your mutual fund account. To help determine how your account should be registered, the following are general descriptions of the most common forms of registration:

Non-retirement Account Designations:

Individual Ownership - An individual account is established in one person's name and is available to any person 18 years of age or older (this age varies depending on the age of majority in the state in which the individual resides).

Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship (JTWROS) - Two or more investors have equal ownership of an account. Upon the death of one owner, the survivor assumes complete ownership of the account. Because the account does not pass to the estate of the deceased owner, this type of registration allows the account to avoid probate.

Tenants in Common (JT/TENCOMM) - Two or more investors have ownership of an account, though not necessarily in equal parts. Upon the death of one of the tenants, the deceased's interest in the account passes to their estate and does not divide among the remaining account holders.

Custodial Account (UGMA/UTMA) - This type of account is established for the benefit of a minor child. Under the Uniform Gift/Transfer to Minors Act, you may contribute to a custodial account for a minor without having to name a legal guardian or establish a trust. (For additional information, see the UGMA/UTMA section of our website under "Education.")

Transfer on Death (TOD) - This type of account designates a beneficiary upon death of the account owner. TODs allow you to automatically transfer your account upon death to a beneficiary without the necessity of probate proceedings, and gives you the security of knowing who will receive your investment. TOD is only available on accounts registered as Individual Ownership or Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship. (To add TOD to a current Transamerica Funds account, complete the Transfer on Death Beneficiary Form. All respective account owners must sign the form. You can download the form by clicking here, or by calling our Customer Service Department 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday at 1-888-233-4339, Option 2.)

Trusts - A typical trust is created during an individual's lifetime to pass assets to his or her heirs. Assets are registered in the name of the trust to ensure proper distribution at death. When establishing a trust account, it is necessary to provide the transfer agent with the proper documentation, such as the Title page (usually the first page); Signature page (usually the last page) and the Trustee Investment Powers section of the trust document.

Corporation - When establishing a Corporate account, it is necessary to provide the transfer agent with the proper documentation, such as a copy of the corporate resolution and articles of incorporation/organization giving authority to the officers listed on the application to transact business on the account.

Partnership - When establishing an account registered to a Partnership, it is necessary to provide the transfer agent with the proper documentation, such as a copy of the partnership agreement giving authority to the partners listed on the application to transact business on the account.

Retirement Account Designations:

Traditional IRA - A personal savings plan. Contributions may be tax-deductible. Any earnings are tax-deferred. Withdrawals are subject to federal income tax. For eligibility, contribution limits, deadlines, and distribution information please review the "Disclosure Statement" provided with the application.

Roth IRA - A personal savings plan. Contributions are not tax-deductible. Withdrawals are not subject to federal income tax. Any dividends and growth on the investments are tax-free for federal income tax purposes. For eligibility, contribution limits, deadlines, and distribution information please review the "Disclosure Statement" provided with the application.

Coverdell ESA - A personal education savings plan. Coverdell ESA assets may only be used to pay for qualifying education expenses. Contributions are not tax-deductible to the person making the contribution. Withdrawals are not subject to federal income tax. Any dividends and growth on the investments are tax-free for federal income tax purposes if used for qualifying education expenses. For eligibility, contribution limits, deadlines, and distribution information please review the "Disclosure Statement" provided with the application.

SEP-IRA - A Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) Plan is a retirement plan where an employer makes contributions on behalf of its employees. This plan may be ideal for self-employed people or small business owners with variable earnings (if the profits fluctuate, so can the employer's contributions to the plan). Employer contributions are tax deductible, and contributions and earnings are tax-deferred until they are withdrawn. Employees can make participant contributions to a SEP. Employee contributions have the same limits as a Traditional IRA. For eligibility, contribution limits, deadlines, and distribution information please review the "Disclosure Statement" provided with the application.

SIMPLE-IRA - A retirement plan available to small employers (100 or fewer employees who, in the previous calendar year, received $5,000 or more in total pay from the employer) or self-employed individuals. Contributions to a SIMPLE IRA are not deductible; however, employee and employer contributions and any earnings are not taxable until withdrawn. For eligibility, contribution limits, deadlines, and distribution information please review the "Disclosure Statement" provided with the application.

403(b) - A retirement plan designed for certain employees of educational institutions and 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. All contributions come directly from the employer for tax deferred status. Contributions are pre-tax and are deducted from the employee�s income in accordance with the "Salary Reduction Agreement". Any earnings on the account are not taxed until they are withdrawn. For eligibility, contribution limits, deadlines, and distribution information please review the "Custodial Agreement" provided with the application. » back to top

4. How do I purchase shares?
There are several ways that you can purchase shares for your Transamerica Funds account.

  • Automatic Investment Plan (AIP) - This feature allows you to transfer money directly from your bank account into your Transamerica Funds account. You may invest in one or more of your Transamerica Funds accounts each month ($50 minimum per fund, with a minimum initial investment of $500 per fund account), on any day between the 3rd and the 28th. You may increase the amount and frequency of investments, or discontinue your AIP at any time by calling Customer Service at 888-233-4339, Option 2. You may start an AIP when completing your new account application, or add an AIP to an existing account by completing the AIP Request Form that is available on this site under Applications and Forms. Please enclose a voided check from your bank account (please write "void" across the front of your check).
  • Transamerica Funds website - By accessing our home page and following the instructions under the Manage My Account link, you may easily purchase additional shares of Transamerica Funds for your account ($50 minimum per fund). Please note that this function requires you to have a pre-established Electronic Bank Link between Transamerica Funds and your bank.
  • Payroll Deduction - If you are interested in making purchases for your Transamerica Funds account through payroll deduction (where your investment is deducted directly from your paycheck), please call Customer Service at 1-888-233-4339, Option 2 for detailed instructions.
  • Telephone - You may purchase additional shares by telephone request and make payments by means of a pre-authorized charge on your bank account, once this service has been established (see Automatic Investment Plan). Payments for telephone purchases are automatically transferred from your bank account into your Transamerica Funds account via electronic funds transfer through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network on approximately the second banking day after your request is made.
  • Mail - Additional shares may be purchased in minimum amounts of $50 per fund at any time by sending checks for subsequent investments directly to:
    Transamerica Fund Services
    P.O. Box 219945
    Kansas City, MO 64121-9945
    Please make your check payable to Transamerica Fund Services, Inc. and note your fund, class of shares, and account number on the check.
  • Through Investment Dealers - Purchase orders of at least $1,000.00 may be made by telephone through your financial professional. These are referred to as confirmed purchases. Confirmed purchases are paid to your financial professional's broker-dealer firm, who in turn has agreed to pay Transamerica Funds. If the confirmed purchase is for a new account, registration instructions, including dealer certification of your tax identification number, will be transmitted to Transamerica Funds by your financial professional's broker-dealer firm. If the confirmed purchase is for an existing account, no additional documentation is needed.
  • Through payroll deduction - To establish payroll deduction on an account, please fill out Section 6 of the New Account Application. For an established account, please contact Customer Service at 1-888-233-4339, Option 2 for assistance. Once payroll deduction has been established on your account, Transamerica Funds will send the necessary forms to be completed by your employer's payroll department. Certain restrictions may apply. » back to top

5. Does Transamerica Funds accept third party checks, money orders, etc.?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking an active interest in money laundering because it presents a serious risk to the soundness of financial markets, opens financial service firms to criminal liability and can ruin the reputation of implicated firms. Therefore, Transamerica Funds does not accept money orders, traveler�s checks, starter checks, credit card convenience checks or cash. Cashier checks and third-party checks may be accepted, subject to approval by Transamerica Funds. Contact Customer Service at 888-233-4339, Option 2 for details.

Note: Transamerica Funds will not accept checks unless they are made payable directly to Transamerica Funds or Transamerica Fund Services, Inc. » back to top

6. How do I redeem/sell shares?
You may redeem (sell) shares and receive payment by check or by direct deposit into your bank account or bank wire (if you have pre-established an electronic bank link on your account). Most accounts are entitled to telephone redemption privileges unless you specifically decline this option on your account application. Depending on your request, redemptions may need to be in writing and may require an original signature guarantee.

Key points about redemptions:

  • Redemption proceeds will be withheld for 15 calendar days from the date of purchase for funds to clear. Certain exceptions may apply.
  • We cannot accept a conditional redemption request, such as an instruction to redeem at a specific future date or if a certain price is reached.
  • Requests for over $50,000 must be in writing, and if totaling over $100,000, an original signature guarantee is required for all shareholders on the account registration.
  • Phone - You may redeem (sell) shares by contacting Customer Service at 1-888-233-4339, Option 2.
  • Website - Click on the Manage My Account link on our home page and follow the instructions provided.
  • Written Request - You may send a written request to:

Regular Mail:
Transamerica Fund Services
P.O. Box 219945
Kansas City, MO 64121-9945

Overnight mail:
Transamerica Fund Services
330 W. 9th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105

Fax:
1-888-329-4339, Attn: Processing

Ways to receive funds:

  1. Via Bank Wire - Expedited wire redemptions requested by telephone may be from $1,000 up to $50,000, however, may not exceed the available balance on your account. Transamerica Funds charges a $10 fee per bank wire, and your bank may assess an incoming wire fee as well. Amounts are deposited directly into your bank account no later than the next banking day. In order to exercise this option, bank information must be pre-designated on your account.
  2. Via check to Address of Record - Checks are sent via USPS first class mail. Overnight delivery for telephone or written requests is available for a $20 service fee for weekday delivery and $30 for Saturday delivery. If your address has been changed within the 10 days preceding the redemption request, the request must be in writing, signed by all account owners with an original signature guarantee.
  3. Check to Another Party and/or Address - This request, regardless of amount, must be in writing, signed by all account owners with an original signature guarantee and mailed to Transamerica Funds. Overnight delivery is available for a $20 service fee for weekday delivery and $30 for Saturday delivery.
  4. Via Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) - We offer a SWP from your Transamerica Funds account either by check to the address of record or via direct deposit to your bank account on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis. Certain exceptions and/or restrictions may apply. Please contact Customer Service at 888-233-4339, Option 2 for details. » back to top

7. How do I exchange shares?
As your investment goals change, you may wish to redirect your money. There are three ways to exchange shares:

  • Transamerica Funds Website - By accessing our website, and following the instructions under the Manage My Account link, you may exchange shares from one Transamerica fund to another Transamerica fund.
  • Telephone - Call Customer Service at 1-888-233-4339, Option 2 before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (generally 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time) to request an exchange and receive that day's closing share price. Exchanges requested after the market close will be processed the following business day and will receive that day's closing price.
  • In Writing - You may send a written request to:

Regular Mail:
Transamerica Fund Services
Attn: Redemptions
P.O. Box 219945
Kansas City, MO 64121-9945

Overnight mail:
Transamerica Fund Services
330 W. 9th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105

Key points about exchanges:

  • Transamerica Funds does not permit excessive trading or market timing. These practices can disrupt portfolio management and drive fund expenses higher. If you make more than four exchanges in a calendar quarter, you are considered to be trading excessively, and Transamerica Funds may limit or terminate your exchange privileges.
  • Exchanges are generally done at Net Asset Value (NAV) and thus are not subject to a sales charge.
  • Exchanges between funds must be for at least $1,000 and must be into the same class of shares.
  • Exchanges represent the sale or redemption of shares and may result in a gain or loss that must be reported on your income tax return(s) (known as a taxable event). » back to top

8. How can I establish a bank link on my account?
To create a bank link on a new account, check the appropriate box in Section 7 on a New Account Application, or Section 8 on a new IRA Account Application. A bank link is a relationship established between your bank and Transamerica Funds which allows you to send or receive money between your Transamerica Funds account and your bank account. If the bank link is to be established on a bank account other than from the account where the investment check is written, a voided check must be attached from the appropriate bank account. For established accounts, send a voided check with a written letter of instruction. If the Transamerica Funds account holder�s name does not appear on the voided check, an original Securities Transfer Agents Medallion Program (STAMP2000) Signature Guaranteed letter from the bank account owner authorizing use of the bank information will be required.

Once the Bank Link is established, there is a 10-day pre-note period before any transactions may be completed. This time is for the relationship between the bank account and Transamerica Funds to be established and the information to be verified. » back to top

9. Do you offer expedited redemption options?
Yes. We offer overnight shipping for a $20 fee for weekday delivery and a $30 fee for Saturday delivery. If a bank link has been established on an account, funds may also be sent via Automated Clearing House (ACH) at no charge or via a Fed Funds bank wire. Wires are subject to a minimum redemption amount of $1,000 and a $10 fee. » back to top

10. Can I make automatic purchases/systematic withdrawals on my account?
Yes. Once a bank link is established on an account (see question 8 for how to establish) a shareholder may elect to establish an Automatic Investment Plan (AIP) or a Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP).

To establish an AIP please complete Section 6 of the new Account Application or Section 7 of the new IRA Account Application. For established accounts, a shareholder may also submit a written letter of instruction along with a sample voided check or they may complete and submit the Automatic Investment Plan Form (click here to download). Purchase dates can range from the 3rd to the 28th of each month and purchase amounts must be for at least $50 per month per fund account.

To establish a SWP on a non-retirement account, simply fill out the Systematic Withdrawal Plan form, which is available by clicking here. Payment can be sent via check to the address of record or to a designated bank account. Distributions by check will occur on the 20th of the month. Distributions by ACH (Automated Clearing House) may occur between the 3rd and the 28th of the month. For retirement accounts, please fill out the appropriate retirement distribution form, which may be found under the Applications and Forms link on this website. » back to top

11. Can I make systematic exchanges on my account?
Yes. In most cases, these requests can be taken via telephone to Transamerica Funds Customer Service at 1-888-233-4339, Option 2 or you may submit your request in writing via mail or fax to 1-888-329-4339.

To establish this feature, the minimum required fund balance must be $1,000. The minimum to exchange systematically is $50 per month per fund. The systematic exchange may occur on any day of the month, and may be in any frequency (weekly, bi-monthly, monthly). Systematic exchanges must be established between the same share classes. » back to top

12. Are there any fees associated with your retirement accounts?
Retirement plan and Coverdell ESA accounts with State Street Bank as custodian are charged a $15 annual maintenance fee per investment selection, up to a maximum of $30 per Social Security number. The fee is waived if your total retirement plan and ESA account value exceeds $50,000 at the time the fees are assessed. If your fee has not been taken throughout the year, it will be deducted from your account during the month of December. » back to top

13. What is a signature guarantee and where can I get one?
A signature guarantee is a guarantee by a financial institution that your signature is authentic. It is a reliable means to protect investors and their assets, as it is obtained by presenting positive identification to an officer of any one of the following organizations: a state or national bank, a member firm of a national stock exchange, or any other eligible guarantor as defined by the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (more commonly known as the SEC). Notarization is not an acceptable substitute for a signature guarantee.

The following are some examples of when a signature guarantee will be required:

  • Redemptions totaling more than $100,000.
  • Redemptions of any amount from an account where the address has been changed during the 10 days preceding the redemption request.
  • Redemptions by check made payable to someone other than the name(s) on the Transamerica Funds account registration, and/or sent to an address other than the address of record on the account.
  • Redemptions by federal funds bank wire to a bank account that is not pre-designated in our records for your Transamerica Funds account.
  • Change of bank account information for direct deposit of your systematic withdrawal plan or cash dividend payments.
  • Redemptions by bank wire or Automated Clearing House (ACH) if the Transamerica Funds� account holder�s name does not appear on bank account which the funds are being transferred to. » back to top

14. What is a reinvestment privilege (does not apply to Class I shares)?
Within a 90-day period after you sell your shares, you have the right to "reinvest" your money in any fund of the same class. You will not incur a new sales charge if you use this privilege within the allotted time frame. Any contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") you paid on your shares will be credited to your account. You may reinvest the proceeds of a Class B share sale (less the CDSC) in Class A shares without paying the up-front sales charge. To take advantage of the 90-day reinvestment privilege, a written request must accompany your investment check. » back to top

15. How do I contact you?

  • Phone - Our customer service representatives are available from 8am-7pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday at 1-888-233-4339, Option 2.
  • Regular Mail:
    Transamerica Fund Services
    P.O. Box 219945
    Kansas City, MO 64121-9945
  • Overnight Mail:
    Transamerica Fund Services
    330 W. 9th Street
    Kansas City, MO 64105
  • Fax - 1-888-329-4339
  • Internet - www.transamericafunds.com » back to top

16. Do you offer Checkwriting Service on accounts?
Yes. We offer a Checkwriting Service on Transamerica Money Market Class A shares for regular (non-retirement) accounts. Your Transamerica Money Market Account must have a minimum balance of $1,000 to establish checkwriting privileges. Checks must be written for at least $250. Investments made by check must be in your account for at least 15 days before checks can be written against them. » back to top

17. How can I order/reorder checks for my money market account?
You can order or reorder checks by calling Customer Service at 1-888-233-4339, Option 2 or by mailing the reorder form found in your checkbook to Transamerica Funds. Please allow 7-10 business days for delivery. Overnight delivery (reorders only) is available for a service fee of $20.

For new accounts, please allow up to 30 days to receive your checkbook due to printing and fraud prevention reasons. Checkbook orders or re-orders are provided free of charge. » back to top

18. Are there any fees associated with the Checkwriting Service?
Services charges may be applied for the following items (Transamerica Funds may change these limits and fees from time to time):

  • Checks presented under the $250 minimum will result in a $10 service charge.
  • Checks presented for an amount that exceeds your available account balance will result in a $20 service charge for each item that has been returned.
  • Stop payment requests (one or more checks per request) will incur a $20 service charge. » back to top

19. How can I reduce the sales charges on my fund purchases?
Reduced sales charges apply to Class A and Class T* shares. Shareholders can reduce the amount of their sales charges by using either Rights of Accumulation (ROA) or a Letter of Intention (LOI).

Rights of Accumulation - As you make additional purchases of Class A or Class T shares, the purchases can be combined to create a higher aggregate value to reduce the front-end sales charge your pay on Class A and Class T shares. This is known as a breakpoint For example, if you or another member of your immediate family (defined as one's spouse and children under age 21) has two accounts, each with balances of $25,000.00, any additional purchases will be charged at the next applicable breakpoint. It is important that you or your financial professional inform Transamerica Funds that you qualify for a reduced sales charge under Rights of Accumulation.

Letter of Intention - To receive a lower sales charge on Class A or Class T shares, you can agree to invest a specific dollar amount over a 13 month period in your Class A, Class and/or Class T fund account(s). Under an LOI, your sales charge will be based on the amount you plan to invest by the last month of your LOI.

*Class T shares are closed to new investors. » back to top

20. How can I change my address?

  • Phone: Contact Customer Service at 1-888-233-4339, Option 2 between 8am-7pm EST Monday through Friday.
  • Online: Manage My Account
  • Fax: Signed letter of instruction to 1-888-329-4339 Attn: Processing
  • In writing: Signed letter of instructions to:
    Transamerica Fund Services
    Attn: Processing
    P.O. Box 219945
    Kansas City, MO 64121-9945

Note: For your protection, any redemptions by check requested within 10 days after you change your address must be in writing with each shareholder's original signature guaranteed. » back to top

21. What are your fund minimums?
To purchase funds into a new account the minimum is $1,000; unless an Automatic Investment Plan is established, in which case the minimum initial investment per fund account is $500, with an Automatic Investment Plan or payroll deduction of at least $50 per month per fund account. The minimum subsequent purchase for all share classes is $50. Certain exceptions may apply. » back to top

22. What types of communication will I receive on my Transamerica Funds account?
The following table lists the communications you will receive from Transamerica Funds:

COMMUNICATION TIMING PURPOSE

Confirmation Statements

Following transactions

Reports purchases, redemptions, and exchanges

Investor Statements

Quarterly, Year-End

Reports all financial transactions

Annual and Semi-Annual Reports (Transamerica Funds' fiscal year end is October 31)

60 days after the end of the fiscal year, and 60 days after the end of the fiscal mid-year

Financial statements performance and other information

Summary Prospectus

An update is sent each year, 120 days after fiscal year end (March 1), and also upon significant changes to the fund.

Detailed account of each fund and overview of Transamerica Funds policies.

Prospectus

Upon Request or accessible on-line at transamericafunds.com

Detailed account of each fund as well as detailed information regarding Transamerica Funds policies.

Tax Forms (1099-DIV, 1099-B/Average Cost,
1099-R)

Late January

Reports tax-related information as a result of previous year account activity.

Distribution Asset Information Form

Late January

Reports tax exempt income for Transamerica Funds Federated Tax Exempt only

Tax Form 5498

Late May

Reports IRA contributions for previous tax year (where applicable); includes rollover and fair market value as of December 31 of the previous year.

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23. How do I view my account on www.transamericafunds.com?
You can view your account information and much more on our website. If this is your first time accessing our site, you will need to establish a User ID and Password. In order to do so, you will need your account number and social security number. From our home page, select the Manage My Account link and click on "Register" under New Account Registration. After successfully submitting your information and acknowledging the Terms and Conditions, you will be able to view and perform transactions on your account. If you have difficulty logging onto or using the site, please contact Customer Service at 1-888-233-4339 between 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. Note: Certain account types may not have access to online services. » back to top

24. What types of transactions can I perform on-line?
Our website offers most accounts the option to do:

  • Redemptions (for non-retirement accounts only)
  • Exchanges
  • Purchases
  • Address changes
  • View statements
  • View tax forms.

Certain restrictions may apply due to the nature of the account held. For additional information, please contact Customer Service at 1-888-233-4339 Option 2 8 a.m. — 7 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. » back to top

25. May I receive statements and other literature electronically?
Yes. This feature is available via eDelivery. To sign up for eDelivery go to Manage My Account on our website and follow the instructions provided. » back to top

26. What type of paperwork is required to change my beneficiary?
For retirement accounts, you may complete the Retirement and Education Savings Beneficiary change form.

For non-retirement accounts, you may complete the Transfer on Death (TOD) Beneficiary Form.

Note: Beneficiary information is optional and only available for Individual or Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship registrations.

Both forms can be obtained by clicking the above links or by calling Customer Service at 1-888-239-4339, Option 2. » back to top

27. What is required to change/redeem/re-register an account due to death?
If you are a beneficiary requesting a distribution/re-registration of an account due to the death of a Transamerica Funds shareholder, you can complete the Transamerica Funds Death Distribution Form which is available by clicking here or you may obtain the form by calling Customer Service at 1-888-233-4339, Option 2.

An original or certified copy of the Death Certificate and any other relevant court documents must accompany the Death Distribution Form. Note: An original signature guarantee is required for all death distributions. A Transamerica Funds application will also be required if you would like to establish an account with the proceeds from the death distribution. If you are not listed as a beneficiary on the account, you must also supply documentary evidence to show your beneficiary status. If there are multiple beneficiaries, each must submit a separate claim form with a signature guarantee. Additional documentation or forms may be required. For assistance, please contact Customer Service at 1-888-233-4339, Option 2. » back to top

28. How do I add/remove a name from my account?
To add or remove a name from your Transamerica Funds non-retirement account, you may complete the Transfer of Ownership form. Click here to download or you can obtain the form by calling Customer Service at 1-888-233-4339, Option 2.

Note: An original signature guarantee and a New Account Application are required for all changes in account ownership. Additional documentation or forms may be required. For additional assistance, please contact Customer Service.

Retirement accounts such as IRAs or employer sponsored plans have special requirements for changing ownership. For assistance, please contact your financial professional or tax advisor. » back to top