Matthew T. Caras
TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES
NAPLES, FL 34108
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CRD#: 2364896
Professional summary
Matthew Thomas Caras, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Naples, Florida and TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Naples, Florida.
Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Matthew has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Long-term Care
Education Planning
Elder Care
Investment Planning
Estate Planning
Retirement Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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N/A POSITION: owner NATURE: I own a condominium and it is currently rented on an annual lease INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/14/2021 ADDRESS: , Naples FL , United States DESCRIPTION: Landlord
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2006
Experience
Current
February 17, 2021 - Present
TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 801 Laurel Oak Dr, Naples, FL 34108RIA
CRD#: 283390
NAPLES, FL
Current
February 17, 2021 - Present
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 801 Laurel Oak Dr, Naples, FL 34108BD
CRD#: 17499
Naples, FL
Past
March 3, 2017 - February 17, 2021
BB&T SECURITIES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past
March 2, 2017 - February 17, 2021
BB&T SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past
January 3, 2006 - March 8, 2017
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
BONITA SPRINGS, FL
Past
December 21, 2005 - March 8, 2017
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
BONITA SPRINGS, FL
Past
July 23, 2003 - December 21, 2005
HARRISDIRECT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 42159
NAPLES, FL
Past
July 22, 2003 - December 21, 2005
HARRISDIRECT LLC
BD
CRD#: 42159
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past
December 16, 1994 - July 30, 2003
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 8174
NAPLES, FL
Past
November 30, 1994 - July 30, 2003
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past
September 13, 1993 - December 16, 1994
NORTHEAST SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 25996
MITCHELFIELD, 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
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
Alaska(6/12/2024)
RR
Arizona(2/17/2021)
RR
Arkansas(12/22/2021)
RR
California(2/17/2021)
RR
Colorado(2/17/2021)
RR
Connecticut(2/17/2021)
RR
Delaware(11/15/2022)
RR
District of Columbia(6/12/2024)
RR
Florida(2/17/2021)
IAR
Florida(2/17/2021)
RR
Georgia(2/17/2021)
RR
Hawaii(12/22/2021)
RR
Idaho(12/22/2021)
RR
Illinois(2/17/2021)
RR
Indiana(2/17/2021)
RR
Iowa(2/17/2021)
RR
Kansas(8/10/2023)
RR
Kentucky(2/17/2021)
RR
Louisiana(12/22/2021)
IAR
Louisiana(1/11/2022)
RR
Maine(6/12/2024)
RR
Maryland(2/17/2021)
RR
Massachusetts(2/17/2021)
RR
Michigan(2/17/2021)
RR
Minnesota(9/6/2022)
RR
Mississippi(6/12/2024)
RR
Missouri(2/17/2021)
RR
Montana(6/12/2024)
RR
Nebraska(6/12/2024)
RR
Nevada(2/17/2021)
RR
New Hampshire(12/22/2021)
RR
New Jersey(2/17/2021)
RR
New Mexico(6/12/2024)
RR
New York(2/17/2021)
RR
North Carolina(2/17/2021)
RR
North Dakota(6/12/2024)
RR
Ohio(2/17/2021)
RR
Oklahoma(6/12/2024)
RR
Oregon(2/17/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/17/2021)
RR
Puerto Rico(6/12/2024)
RR
Rhode Island(2/17/2021)
RR
South Carolina(2/17/2021)
RR
South Dakota(6/12/2024)
RR
Tennessee(12/22/2021)
RR
Texas(2/17/2021)
IAR
Texas(4/15/2021)
RR
Utah(6/12/2024)
RR
Vermont(12/22/2021)
RR
Virgin Islands(2/17/2021)
RR
Virginia(2/17/2021)
RR
Washington(2/17/2021)
RR
West Virginia(12/22/2021)
RR
Wisconsin(2/17/2021)
RR
Wyoming(6/12/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 124,363 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 67,736,740,585 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2025 | ||
| 03/28/2024 | ||
| 04/26/2023 |
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