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Bernard A. Mackara

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES
CHARLOTTE, NC 28202
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CRD#: 2351115
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Professional summary

Bernard Aloysius Mackara JR, who also goes by Bernard A Mackara, Bernard Aloysius Mackara, is a registered financial professional currently at TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Bernard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Bernard has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Aliases

Bernard A Mackara | Bernard Aloysius Mackara

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 28, 2024 - Present

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 214 N Tryon St Fl 17 32, 33, 34, Charlotte, NC, 28202
BD
CRD#: 17499
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 28, 2017 - May 22, 2024

P.J. ROBB VARIABLE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38339
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

November 30, 2016 - August 29, 2017

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
CHARLESTON, SC
Past

May 25, 2006 - August 5, 2016

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
NEW CASTLE, DE
Past

November 7, 1996 - April 28, 2006

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 20, 1995 - July 31, 1996

CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29367
CARMEL, IN
Past

August 31, 1993 - January 31, 1995

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 31, 1993 - January 31, 1995

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
South Carolina
(6/28/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/24/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 8/30/1993
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 4/30/1999
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

TI
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
ALEXANDER KEY | TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | SUNTRUST SECURITIES, INC. | SUNTRUST SECURITIES INC | SUNTRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | SUNTRUST BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17499 / SEC#: 801-56443, 8-35355

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
303 Peachtree Street Suntrust Garden Offices Suite 140, Atlanta, GA 30303
Mailing Address
303 Peachtree Street 2nd Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone number
(800) 874-4770
Established
Georgia since 11/27/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

STIS AND THIRD PARTY MANAGED PROGRAMS FIRM WRAP BROCHURE (10/12/2016)
AMC ADVISOR MANAGED PROGRAMS FIRM BROCHURE (10/12/2016)
CONSULTING SERVICES FP AMC ADVANTAGE FIRM BROCHURE (3/17/2016)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATIONHOLDING COMPANY
CALLENDER, EVELYN MICHELLETREASURER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER7591739
CENTENO, PATRICIA REEDDEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2239528
COBBS, JENI RACHELCOMPLIANCE OFFICER4354424
CRAM, BRYAN SCOTTVICE CHAIRMAN/EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2723431
DOWHOWER, BRIAN SEANCHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4202574
DUNN, JEFFREY TODDDIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4228631
HECHTLINGER, SUSANDIRECTOR/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT2890466
MAVICO, CECILIA BAUTESENIOR VICE CHAIRMAN/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/CORPORATE SECRETARY3261303
NORMAN, ANNMARIE CARROLLCOMPLIANCE OFFICER2993726
TYSON, TONYACHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER/SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/ASSISTANT CORPORATE SECRETARY1987448
WEHINGER, LEAH ROWEDIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT1719505

Disclosures

Regulatory Event13
Arbitration14
Bond2

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Company Information

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17499Charlotte, NC 28202

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