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James W. Applewhite

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES
RALEIGH, NC 27612
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CRD#: 1209709
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Professional summary


James William Applewhite III, who also goes by James William Applewhite, Jim Applewhite III, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Raleigh, North Carolina and TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. James has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James William Applewhite | Jim Applewhite Iii

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.
RENTAL PROPERTY POSITION: owner NATURE: own town home jointly with wife which is rental property INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/08/2019 ADDRESS: Sterling Park Drive, Raleigh NC 27603 DESCRIPTION: Passive ownership, as property is managed by Property Management company. SOUTHPAW SOUL POSITION: singer NATURE: classic and alternative rock band that plays local bars/breweries/parties INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 13 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/10/2022 ADDRESS: Raleigh NC, United States DESCRIPTION: Band member/singer.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
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Experience


Current

February 17, 2021 - Present

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 3605 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612
RIA
CRD#: 283390
RALEIGH, NC
Current

February 17, 2021 - Present

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 3605 Glenwood Ave Ste 400, Raleigh, NC 27612
BD
CRD#: 17499
Raleigh, NC
Past

January 2, 2013 - February 17, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past

January 2, 2013 - February 17, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past

November 27, 2012 - January 2, 2013

SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6255
RALEIGH, NC
Past

November 8, 2012 - January 2, 2013

SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6255
RALEIGH, NC
Past

December 31, 2001 - November 13, 2012

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
RALEIGH, NC
Past

October 1, 2000 - November 13, 2012

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
RALEIGH, NC
Past

February 7, 1994 - October 1, 2000

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8112
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

May 1, 1991 - February 10, 1994

BARNETT INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14897
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

December 7, 1989 - April 29, 1991

CAL FED INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 19631
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

August 4, 1989 - October 2, 1989

PLANNED MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 14733
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 21, 1988 - April 12, 1989

JMC INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14376
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 25, 1985 - April 12, 1989

GLOBALCOMM SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13228
Past

November 14, 1983 - July 9, 1985

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305

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.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(9/20/2023)
RR
California
(2/17/2021)
RR
Colorado
(2/6/2023)
RR
Florida
(2/17/2021)
RR
Georgia
(2/17/2021)
RR
Maryland
(2/17/2021)
RR
New York
(2/17/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(2/17/2021)
IAR
North Carolina
(2/17/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/17/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(2/17/2021)
RR
Texas
(2/17/2021)
IAR
Texas
(4/15/2021)
RR
Virginia
(2/17/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/28/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/22/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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#: 283390Raleigh, NC 27612

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