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Brian R. James

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES
WESTLAKE, TX 76262
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CRD#: 2568202
BJ

Professional summary


Brian Roger James is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Westlake, Texas and TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Westlake, Texas.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Brian has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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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

June 1, 2021 - Present

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1301 Solana Blvd Ste 2340, Westlake, TX 76262
RIA
CRD#: 283390
WESTLAKE, TX
Current

June 1, 2021 - Present

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1301 Solana Blvd Bl 2 - Ste 2340, Westlake, TX 76262
BD
CRD#: 17499
Westlake, TX
Past

May 16, 2013 - June 1, 2021

BBVA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 27060
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

February 7, 2013 - June 1, 2021

PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110476
Fort Worth, TX
Past

December 21, 2012 - January 14, 2013

PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110476
Fort Worth, TX
Past

December 21, 2012 - May 16, 2013

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

BD
CRD#: 17086
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

October 23, 2009 - January 2, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

October 23, 2009 - January 2, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

February 7, 2002 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
ARLINGTON, TX
Past

February 1, 2001 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
ARLINGTON, TX
Past

December 3, 1996 - January 17, 2001

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 9, 1994 - November 13, 1996

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI

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
Alabama
(6/8/2021)
RR
Arizona
(11/9/2021)
RR
Arkansas
(8/24/2022)
RR
Colorado
(6/1/2021)
RR
Florida
(6/1/2021)
RR
Georgia
(6/1/2021)
RR
Illinois
(6/1/2021)
RR
Iowa
(6/1/2021)
RR
Kansas
(6/1/2021)
RR
Louisiana
(6/1/2021)
IAR
Louisiana
(6/1/2021)
RR
Mississippi
(6/1/2021)
RR
Nevada
(6/1/2021)
RR
Texas
(6/3/2021)
IAR
Texas
(6/3/2021)
RR
Utah
(6/1/2021)
RR
Vermont
(9/30/2025)
RR
Virginia
(6/1/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/21/2002
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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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#: 283390Westlake, TX 76262

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