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Drema K. Smith

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29582
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CRD#: 2231765
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Professional summary


Drema Kay Smith, who also goes by Drema Kay Farmer, Drema Kay Weaver, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Murrels Inlet, South Carolina.

Drema is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Drema has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Drema Kay Farmer | Drema Kay Weaver

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 17, 2021 - Present

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 521 Main St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
RIA
CRD#: 283390
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Current

February 17, 2021 - Present

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 656 Sunnyside Ave, Murrels Inlet, SC 29576Office #2: 521 Main St, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582Office #3: 112 Highway 17 S, Surfside Beach, SC 29575Office #4: 4801 Socastee Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588Office #5: 1702 Highway 17, Little River, SC 29566Office #6: 11403 Ocean Hwy Cf Town Center, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
BD
CRD#: 17499
Murrels Inlet, SC
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

September 1, 2005 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
MURRELS INLET, SC
Past

June 18, 2003 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
MURRELS INLET, SC
Past

December 16, 1994 - June 2, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 26, 1994 - December 21, 1994

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
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".
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
Arizona
(6/25/2021)
RR
California
(12/1/2023)
RR
Delaware
(5/22/2023)
RR
Florida
(2/17/2021)
RR
Georgia
(2/17/2021)
RR
Illinois
(4/29/2022)
RR
Kentucky
(9/23/2021)
RR
Louisiana
(6/8/2022)
RR
Maryland
(2/17/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/18/2022)
RR
Michigan
(2/17/2021)
RR
Mississippi
(2/17/2021)
RR
Nevada
(2/17/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(2/17/2021)
RR
New York
(5/12/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(2/17/2021)
RR
Ohio
(2/17/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/17/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(2/17/2021)
IAR
South Carolina
(2/17/2021)
RR
Texas
(5/14/2021)
RR
Vermont
(2/17/2021)
RR
Virginia
(2/17/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(2/17/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/23/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/31/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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#: 283390Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

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