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Robert M. Childs

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CRD#: 2891468
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Robert Michael Childs, who also goes by Michael Childs, Robert Micheal Childs, Robert M Childs, was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Robert had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Michael Childs | Robert Micheal Childs | Robert M Childs

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)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

November 17, 2020 - May 4, 2026

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
ATLANTA, GA
Past

December 11, 2019 - May 4, 2026

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 20, 2016 - February 17, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past

July 6, 2016 - February 17, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past

June 1, 2009 - May 23, 2016

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

June 1, 2009 - May 23, 2016

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
TALLAHASSEE, FL
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
TALLAHASSEE, FL
Past

March 16, 2007 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
TALLAHASSEE, FL
Past

March 15, 2007 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
TALLAHASSEE, FL
Past

December 18, 2000 - March 21, 2007

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
OCALA, FL
Past

December 18, 2000 - March 21, 2007

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
OCALA, FL
Past

June 11, 1997 - January 4, 2001

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/13/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/24/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/10/1997
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 1/2/2023
Registered Options Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 11/15/2001
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 11/15/2001
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 3/27/2001
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

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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)
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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 CONSULTING SERVICES AMC ADVANTAGE FIRM BROCHURE (12/1/2025)
TAS AMC WRAP MANAGED PROGRAMS BROCHURE (12/1/2025)

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
Report
03/28/2024
Cover Page
Report
04/26/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 283390

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