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Richard J. Muller

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CRD#: 1664813
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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.

Richard Johnson Muller JR, who also goes by Chip Muller, was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Richard had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Chip Muller

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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None

Experience


Past

September 14, 2016 - January 2, 2024

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
HIXSON, TN
Past

May 18, 2010 - December 31, 2016

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
HIXSON, TN
Past

May 18, 2010 - January 2, 2024

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
HIXSON, TN
Past

September 3, 2008 - May 14, 2010

FTB ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 143830
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

March 11, 2004 - May 14, 2010

FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17117
CLEVELAND, TN
Past

June 28, 2001 - May 14, 2010

FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17117
CLEVELAND, TN
Past

April 12, 2001 - July 13, 2001

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

October 6, 1999 - April 12, 2001

REGIONS INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17618
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

December 12, 1997 - May 7, 1998

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 4, 1993 - December 18, 1995

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

April 24, 1992 - December 31, 1992

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

April 11, 1988 - May 7, 1992

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 12/31/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
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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