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Brian D. Aker

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES
RICHMOND, VA 23219
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CRD#: 2781811
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Professional summary

Brian David Aker, who also goes by Brian D. Aker, Brian Aker, is a registered financial professional currently at TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Richmond, Virginia.

Brian is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Brian has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Brian D. Aker | Brian Aker

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
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

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

December 10, 2019 - Present

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 919 E Main St Fl 7 & 8, Richmond, VA 23219
BD
CRD#: 17499
RICHMOND, VA
Past

April 18, 2008 - February 17, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past

November 10, 1999 - April 7, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
RICHMOND, VA
Past

October 1, 1999 - April 7, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
RICHMOND, VA
Past

July 15, 1997 - October 1, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Virginia
(2/17/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/23/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/10/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/25/1997
General Securities Representative 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
STEARSMAN, SCOTT KENTDIRECTOR4067766
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#: 17499Richmond, VA 23219

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