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Dean R. Castor

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27104
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CRD#: 2069415
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Professional summary


Dean Read Castor JR, who also goes by Dean R Jr Castor, Dean Read Castor, Dean Castor, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Winston-salem, North Carolina and TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Winston-salem, North Carolina.

Dean is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Dean has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Dean R Jr Castor | Dean Read Castor | Dean Castor

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

February 17, 2021 - Present

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 110 S Stratford Rd, Winston-salem, NC 27104
RIA
CRD#: 283390
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
Current

February 17, 2021 - Present

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #2: 110 S Stratford Rd Fl 5, Winston-salem, NC 27104
BD
CRD#: 17499
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
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 1, 2009 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
Past

October 1, 2009 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
Past

October 17, 2008 - September 30, 2009

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
ELIZABETH CITY, NC
Past

August 19, 2008 - September 30, 2009

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
ELIZABETH CITY, NC
Past

December 19, 2007 - August 22, 2008

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
CLEMMONS, NC
Past

August 22, 2006 - December 4, 2007

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINSTON SALEM, NC
Past

July 22, 2005 - July 5, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
Past

July 19, 2005 - July 5, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
Past

April 19, 2004 - October 20, 2004

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 13, 2002 - December 31, 2003

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
Past

January 2, 1998 - December 31, 2000

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

January 6, 1995 - January 2, 1998

PINEBRIDGE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5967
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 14, 1993 - September 6, 1994

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

October 17, 1991 - September 17, 1992

BMA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7943
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

August 14, 1990 - October 1, 1991

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 14, 1990 - October 1, 1991

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 6, 1990 - October 11, 1990

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA

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


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
(2/17/2021)
RR
Arizona
(6/23/2023)
RR
California
(2/17/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/17/2021)
RR
Florida
(2/17/2021)
RR
Georgia
(2/17/2021)
RR
Illinois
(6/28/2024)
RR
Indiana
(2/17/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(2/17/2021)
RR
Louisiana
(2/17/2021)
RR
New York
(2/17/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(2/17/2021)
IAR
North Carolina
(2/17/2021)
RR
Ohio
(2/17/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/17/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(2/17/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(10/13/2022)
RR
Virginia
(2/17/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/17/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/10/2008
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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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#: 283390Winston-salem, NC 27104

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