Chris E. Cookson

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES

HOUSTON, TX 77061

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CRD#: 2922176

Professional summary

Chris Edward Cookson, AIF®, who also goes by Kris Cookson, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Houston, Texas and TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Houston, Texas.

Chris is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Chris has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 31, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Kris Cookson

Other business activities

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C.S.R POSITION: Executor and Trustee NATURE: Executor of Will and Trustee for C.S.R, A friend and client. FA will act in fiduciary role only to disburse assets upon the death of C.S.R to his beneficiaries. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 09/30/2020 ADDRESS: Houston TX 77062 TELOS HOLDINGS POSITION: Partner NATURE: This is a holding company investing in real estate properties. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/01/2023 ADDRESS: Houston TX, United States DESCRIPTION: I am a partner in the enterprise. My involvement will focus on potential deal reviews and recommendations on acquisition strategy.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

February 17, 2021 - Present

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 8133 Broadway St Fl 2, Houston, TX 77061

RIA

CRD#: 283390

HOUSTON, TX

Current

February 17, 2021 - Present

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 8133 Broadway St 2nd Floor, Houston, TX 77061Office #2: 1400 Post Oak Blvd Fl 6, Houston, TX 77056

CRD#: 17499

Houston, TX

Past

November 30, 2017 - February 17, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 142785

RICHMOND, VA

Past

November 30, 2017 - February 17, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 142785

RICHMOND, VA

Past

October 22, 2010 - December 11, 2017

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA

CRD#: 8174

HOUSTON, TX

Past

October 22, 2010 - December 11, 2017

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 8174

HOUSTON, TX

Past

June 1, 2009 - November 5, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA

CRD#: 149777

HOUSTON, TX

Past

June 1, 2009 - November 5, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

HOUSTON, TX

Past

February 20, 2004 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7059

ORLANDO, FL

Past

February 20, 2004 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 7059

ORLANDO, FL

Past

March 21, 2001 - February 28, 2002

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

CRD#: 8209

NEW YORK, NY

Past

February 5, 1998 - February 9, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7556

WEBSTER, TX

Past

February 4, 1998 - February 9, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

CRD#: 7556

PURCHASE, NY

Past

August 12, 1997 - March 3, 1998

FAB SECURITIES OF AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 28212

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".

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.

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

Arizona
(8/2/2022)

California
(2/17/2021)

Colorado
(2/17/2021)

Florida
(2/17/2021)

Georgia
(10/27/2022)

Kansas
(2/2/2024)

Louisiana
(1/27/2022)

Maryland
(2/17/2021)

Massachusetts
(2/17/2021)

Nevada
(1/26/2024)

New Jersey
(2/17/2021)

New York
(2/17/2021)

North Carolina
(4/2/2024)

Ohio
(7/14/2022)

Pennsylvania
(2/17/2021)

Tennessee
(2/17/2021)

Texas
(2/17/2021)

IAR

Texas
(2/17/2021)

Washington
(7/22/2025)

Wyoming
(2/17/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 2/26/1998

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/14/1997

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 3

Date: 12/19/2005

National Commodity Futures Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 2/26/1998

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/11/1997

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 1/11/2002

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 12/28/2001

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TAS AMC WRAP MANAGED PROGRAMS BROCHURE (10/31/2025)

TAS CONSULTING SERVICES AMC ADVANTAGE FIRM BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	124,363
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 67,736,740,585

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form 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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Contact information

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Chris E. Cookson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Chris Edward Cookson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

FAB SECURITIES OF AMERICA, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 2/26/1998

Series 63

Date: 8/14/1997

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 3

Date: 12/19/2005

Series 31

Date: 2/26/1998

Series 7

Date: 8/11/1997

Series 10

Date: 1/11/2002

Series 9

Date: 12/28/2001

FINRA

Current Firm

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

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