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Douglas W. Smith

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CRD#: 1723402
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Professional summary


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Douglas Warren Smith was a registered financial professional .

Douglas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Douglas had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

September 1, 2016 - January 29, 2026

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 4, 2013 - December 31, 2016

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 4, 2013 - January 29, 2026

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 9, 2011 - September 18, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 2, 2011 - September 18, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 2, 2003 - September 7, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
MARIETTA, GA
Past

October 1, 2000 - September 7, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
MARIETTA, GA
Past

February 9, 1993 - October 1, 2000

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8112
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

May 30, 1990 - January 25, 1993

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

March 11, 1989 - December 12, 1989

B C FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 13460
Past

September 24, 1987 - February 28, 1989

POWER SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 15527

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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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
03/28/2024
04/26/2023

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Company Information


TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 283390

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