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Scott W. Smith

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CRD#: 1440632
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Professional summary


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Scott William Smith was a registered financial professional .

Scott is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Scott had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

July 30, 2013 - March 31, 2023

TRUIST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6271
Chicago, IL
Past

June 7, 2012 - August 8, 2013

MKM PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 114666
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

September 22, 2008 - June 27, 2011

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 19714
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 12, 2001 - September 22, 2008

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 7, 1996 - December 11, 2000

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 21, 1996 - August 21, 1996

VECTOR SECURITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22010
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 24, 1995 - February 21, 1996

KROLL SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 36927
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 6, 1987 - January 11, 1995

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 25, 1986 - February 7, 1987

ANANTHA RAMAN & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15085

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/16/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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TRUIST SECURITIES, INC.
ALEXANDER KEY INVESTMENTS | TRUIST SECURITIES, INC. | SUNTRUST ROBINSON HUMPHREY, INC. | SUNTRUST ROBINSON HUMPHREY | SUNTRUST EQUITABLE SECURITIES CORPORATION | SUNTRUST EQUITABLE SECURITIES | SUNTRUST CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | SUNTRUST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | EQUITABLE SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 6271 / SEC#: , 8-17212

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
740 Battery Ave, Atlanta, GA 30339
Mailing Address
740 Battery Ave, Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone number
(404) 926-5600
Established
Tennessee since 07/01/1972
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATIONPARENT COMPANY
COLEMAN, SHELLEY BRENNANAML OFFICER3163295
FARRELL, KATHLEEN ANNEBOARD MEMBER4038178
HACKETT, THOMAS PATRICKCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2878035
HUFFSTETLER, MARKBOARD MEMBER AND CHIEF CREDIT OFFICER2830214
HUMPHREYS, ADAMSECRETARY AND CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER7866934
JESSANI, KERRYBOARD MEMBER5048754
MILLIGAN, JOHNPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER3206391
MORRIS, DONALD ROSS JRCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER3231801
PAPPAS, ALBERT GEORGECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1875535

Disclosures


Regulatory Event22
Arbitration1

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Company Information


TRUIST SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 6271

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