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Steven M. Gerstel

TRUIST SECURITIES
RICHMOND, VA 23224
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CRD#: 2594163
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Professional summary


Steven Michael Gerstel is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST SECURITIES, INC. located in Richmond, Virginia.

Steven is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Steven has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 57TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53, Series 4, Series 24 and Series 27 exams.

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No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 17, 2023 - Present

TRUIST SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1001 Semmes Ave Fl 3 & 4, Richmond, VA 23224
BD
CRD#: 6271
RICHMOND, VA
Past

September 3, 2008 - March 28, 2023

TD SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 18476
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 19, 2007 - August 19, 2008

THE CONCORD EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14569
ISELIN, NJ
Past

September 6, 2006 - September 5, 2007

FIRST MONTAUK SECURITIES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 13755
RED BANK, NJ
Past

October 29, 2004 - September 5, 2007

FIRST MONTAUK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13755
RED BANK, NJ
Past

June 28, 2004 - December 17, 2004

LH ROSS & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37920
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

November 25, 2003 - June 29, 2004

FIRST MONTAUK SECURITIES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 13755
RED BANK, NJ
Past

April 15, 2002 - April 17, 2002

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
TAMPA, FL
Past

October 18, 2001 - June 29, 2004

FIRST MONTAUK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13755
RED BANK, NJ
Past

February 1, 2001 - October 5, 2001

CANTONE RESEARCH INC.

BD
CRD#: 26314
EATONTOWN, NJ
Past

September 21, 1998 - January 26, 2001

J.W. BARCLAY & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 23350
WOODBRIDGE, NJ
Past

March 25, 1997 - September 16, 1998

CANTONE RESEARCH INC.

BD
CRD#: 26314
EATONTOWN, NJ
Past

April 1, 1996 - August 21, 1996

MONITOR INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31007
Past

March 28, 1996 - April 9, 1996

THE THORNWATER COMPANY, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 36195
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 27, 1995 - April 4, 1996

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 27, 1995 - April 4, 1996

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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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New York
(4/17/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/24/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 4/17/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 3/13/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


TS
TRUIST SECURITIES, INC.
ALEXANDER KEY INVESTMENTS | TRUIST SECURITIES, INC. | SUNTRUST ROBINSON HUMPHREY, INC. | SUNTRUST ROBINSON HUMPHREY | SUNTRUST EQUITABLE SECURITIES CORPORATION | SUNTRUST EQUITABLE SECURITIES | SUNTRUST CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | SUNTRUST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | EQUITABLE SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 6271 / SEC#: , 8-17212

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


Main Address
740 Battery Ave, Atlanta, GA 30339
Mailing Address
740 Battery Ave, Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone number
(404) 926-5600
Established
Tennessee since 07/01/1972
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATIONPARENT COMPANY
COLEMAN, SHELLEY BRENNANAML OFFICER3163295
FARRELL, KATHLEEN ANNEBOARD MEMBER4038178
HACKETT, THOMAS PATRICKCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2878035
HUFFSTETLER, MARKBOARD MEMBER AND CHIEF CREDIT OFFICER2830214
HUMPHREYS, ADAMSECRETARY AND CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER7866934
JESSANI, KERRYBOARD MEMBER5048754
MILLIGAN, JOHNPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER3206391
MORRIS, DONALD ROSS JRCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER3231801
PAPPAS, ALBERT GEORGECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1875535

Disclosures


Regulatory Event22
Arbitration1

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Company Information


TRUIST SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 6271Richmond, VA 23224

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