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Valerie A. Clayton

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CRD#: 1945232
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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.

Valerie Ann Clayton, CFP®, who also goes by Valerie A. Clayton, Valerie Clayton, Valerie A Florez, Valerie Ann Florez, was a registered financial professional .

Valerie is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1990. Valerie had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Valerie A. Clayton | Valerie Clayton | Valerie A Florez | Valerie Ann Florez

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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CFP®

Experience


Past

February 17, 2021 - June 30, 2025

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
ACWORTH, GA
Past

February 17, 2021 - June 30, 2025

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
CARTERSVILLE, GA
Past

January 2, 2018 - February 17, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past

January 2, 2018 - February 17, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past

October 19, 2005 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
KENNESAW, GA
Past

October 19, 2005 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
KENNESAW, GA
Past

November 26, 2003 - October 21, 2005

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 43036
BLOOMINGTON, IL
Past

March 31, 2003 - November 7, 2003

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 12, 2000 - November 7, 2003

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 7, 1998 - June 15, 2000

THE ROBINSON-HUMPHREY COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 723
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 16, 1997 - September 17, 1998

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 1, 1995 - November 6, 1996

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 13, 1993 - June 15, 1995

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

November 10, 1992 - April 21, 1994

KEOGLER, MORGAN & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16546
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 31, 1992 - September 17, 1992

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 21, 1991 - March 31, 1992

NATIONSBANC SECURITIES OF GEORGIA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 315
Past

June 25, 1991 - December 5, 1991

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 28, 1991 - August 13, 1991

CHATFIELD DEAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14714
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

November 13, 1990 - April 15, 1991

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/28/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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#: 283390

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