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Gerald W. Gaffney

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CRD#: 1191189
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Gerald William Gaffney, who also goes by Jerry Gaffney, was a registered financial professional .

Gerald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Gerald had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jerry Gaffney

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
ST. SOMEWHERE, LLC POSITION: N/A NATURE: Beach rental property INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/01/2023 ADDRESS: Houma LA, United States DESCRIPTION: Minority interest (25%) in beach rental property. No duties/responsibilities as a third-party management company will be responsible for renting property and collecting rent payments.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

March 5, 2021 - February 26, 2024

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
RICHMOND, VA
Past

March 5, 2021 - February 26, 2024

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
RICHMOND, VA
Past

November 30, 2020 - February 16, 2024

TRUIST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6271
RICHMOND, VA
Past

December 23, 2014 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
RICHMOND, VA
Past

December 19, 2014 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
RICHMOND, VA
Past

November 4, 2014 - March 10, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past

November 4, 2014 - June 29, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past

June 6, 2005 - October 29, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

February 2, 2005 - October 29, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

June 26, 2001 - December 16, 2004

WILBANKS, SMITH & THOMAS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106060
NORFOLK, VA
Past

June 23, 1994 - September 10, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 8, 1986 - January 28, 1992

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
Past

April 4, 1985 - May 24, 1985

GIT INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13818

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
SUNTRUST ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | SUNTRUST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 283390 / SEC#: 801-107729

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2016 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 2/18/2015
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
SUNTRUST ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | SUNTRUST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 283390 / SEC#: 801-107729

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
303 Peachtree Street 2nd Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303
Mailing Address
Po Box 4418 Mc 107, Atlanta, GA 30302
Phone number
(800) 874-4770
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2,469

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TAS AMC WRAP MANAGED PROGRAMS BROCHURE (10/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts124,363
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 67,736,740,585

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
04/24/2025
Cover Page
03/28/2024
04/26/2023

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Company Information


TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 283390

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