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Ward B. Deklyn

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES
RICHMAOND, VA 23286
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CRD#: 2466743
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Professional summary


Ward Benedict Deklyn III, who also goes by Chip Deklyn, Ward Benedict Deklyn III, Ward Benedict III Deklyn, Ward Benedict Deklyn, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Richmaond, Virginia and TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Richmond, Virginia.

Ward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Ward has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Chip Deklyn | Ward Benedict Deklyn Iii | Ward Benedict Iii Deklyn | Ward Benedict Deklyn

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Ward Benedict Deklyn III's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 22, 2016 - Present

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1001 Semmes Ave Fl 3, Richmaond, VA 23286
RIA
CRD#: 283390
RICHMAOND, VA
Current

July 11, 2013 - Present

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1001 Semmes Ave Fl 3, Richmond, VA 23286
BD
CRD#: 17499
Richmond, VA
Past

December 9, 2019 - February 17, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142785
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

July 11, 2013 - December 31, 2016

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

February 6, 2004 - September 15, 2004

HOCHMAN & BAKER SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19949
STAMFORD, CT
Past

January 27, 2003 - August 28, 2012

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

April 25, 2002 - February 2, 2004

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

April 25, 2002 - August 28, 2012

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

May 24, 1994 - June 8, 2001

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
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".
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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)

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
Arkansas
(8/28/2020)
RR
Florida
(7/11/2013)
RR
North Carolina
(7/11/2013)
RR
Virginia
(7/11/2013)
IAR
Virginia
(6/22/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/18/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/13/2002
General Securities Principal Examination
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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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#: 283390Richmaond, VA 23286

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