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Brad J. Cherkin

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES
NAPLES, FL 34108
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CRD#: 1290521
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Professional summary


Brad Jay Cherkin, who also goes by B J Cherkin, Brad Jay Cherkin, Brad Cherkin, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Naples, Florida and TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Naples, Florida.

Brad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Brad has worked at 7 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


B J Cherkin | Brad Jay Cherkin | Brad Cherkin

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 17, 2021 - Present

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 801 Laurel Oak Dr, Naples, FL 34108
RIA
CRD#: 283390
NAPLES, FL
Current

February 17, 2021 - Present

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 801 Laurel Oak Dr, Naples, FL 34108Office #2: 2092 9th St N, Naples, FL 34102
BD
CRD#: 17499
Naples, FL
Past

August 24, 2018 - February 17, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past

August 23, 2018 - February 17, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past

January 2, 2018 - April 30, 2018

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142785
NAPLES, FL
Past

January 2, 2018 - April 30, 2018

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142785
NAPLES, FL
Past

December 20, 2010 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
NAPLES, FL
Past

September 22, 2010 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
NAPLES, FL
Past

June 4, 2008 - August 18, 2010

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
BONITA SPRINGS, FL
Past

April 17, 1991 - February 28, 1995

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
Past

May 3, 1985 - February 28, 1995

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881

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".
TA
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
(8/14/2024)
RR
Alaska
(8/14/2024)
RR
Arizona
(8/14/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(8/14/2024)
RR
California
(8/14/2024)
RR
Colorado
(8/14/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(8/14/2024)
RR
Delaware
(8/14/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/14/2024)
RR
Florida
(2/17/2021)
IAR
Florida
(2/17/2021)
RR
Georgia
(8/14/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(8/14/2024)
RR
Idaho
(8/14/2024)
RR
Illinois
(8/14/2024)
RR
Indiana
(8/14/2024)
RR
Iowa
(8/14/2024)
RR
Kansas
(8/14/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(8/14/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(8/14/2024)
RR
Maine
(8/14/2024)
RR
Maryland
(8/14/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/14/2024)
RR
Michigan
(8/14/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(8/14/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(8/14/2024)
RR
Missouri
(8/14/2024)
RR
Montana
(8/14/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(8/14/2024)
RR
Nevada
(8/14/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(8/14/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(8/14/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(8/14/2024)
RR
New York
(8/14/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(8/14/2024)
RR
North Dakota
(8/14/2024)
RR
Ohio
(8/15/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/14/2024)
RR
Oregon
(8/14/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/14/2024)
RR
Puerto Rico
(8/14/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(8/14/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(8/14/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(8/14/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(8/14/2024)
RR
Texas
(8/14/2024)
RR
Utah
(8/14/2024)
RR
Vermont
(8/14/2024)
RR
Virgin Islands
(8/14/2024)
RR
Virginia
(8/14/2024)
RR
Washington
(8/14/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(8/14/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/14/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(8/14/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/16/2010
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


TA
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#: 283390Naples, FL 34108

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