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Hamilton R. Krans

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES
ATLANTA, GA 30326
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CRD#: 2935421
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Professional summary


Hamilton Richey Krans III is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Atlanta, Georgia and TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Hamilton is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Hamilton has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
POSITION: co owner NATURE: Raise chickens for sale to wholesale supplier INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/01/2016 ADDRESS: , Royston GA DESCRIPTION: provide capital to purchase and operate chicken farm HAAT LLC POSITION: Vice President NATURE: Rental propoerty - multi family housing - duplex INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2022 ADDRESS: , Atlanta GA , United States DESCRIPTION: my wife would be an investor in the property. Her business partner is the controlling partner.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Hamilton Richey Krans III's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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

August 30, 2016 - Present

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 3630 Peachtree Rd, Ne Ste 250, Atlanta, GA 30326
RIA
CRD#: 283390
ATLANTA, GA
Current

December 2, 2010 - Present

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 3630 Peachtree Rd, Ne Ste 250, Atlanta, GA 30326
BD
CRD#: 17499
ATLANTA, GA
Past

December 13, 2010 - December 31, 2016

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 1, 2008 - November 30, 2010

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 1, 2008 - November 30, 2010

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 20, 2003 - January 1, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 20, 2002 - January 3, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 13, 1998 - November 22, 2002

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

September 9, 1997 - February 4, 1998

ALEXANDER, WESCOTT, & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 35935
UTICA, 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".
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
(1/27/2012)
RR
Arkansas
(5/20/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(12/8/2010)
RR
Florida
(12/16/2010)
RR
Georgia
(12/15/2010)
IAR
Georgia
(8/30/2016)
RR
Illinois
(8/19/2014)
RR
Indiana
(12/20/2018)
RR
Kansas
(3/22/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(10/9/2017)
IAR
Louisiana
(11/14/2017)
RR
Maine
(3/2/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/30/2014)
RR
Michigan
(1/21/2014)
RR
Mississippi
(1/13/2020)
RR
Missouri
(1/29/2019)
RR
Nebraska
(4/14/2016)
RR
New Hampshire
(12/8/2010)
RR
New Jersey
(9/10/2014)
RR
New Mexico
(8/10/2016)
RR
New York
(8/18/2015)
RR
North Carolina
(7/19/2011)
RR
Ohio
(12/8/2010)
RR
South Carolina
(6/26/2015)
RR
Tennessee
(3/28/2014)
RR
Texas
(4/25/2025)
IAR
Texas
(6/9/2025)
RR
Virginia
(3/6/2015)
RR
Washington
(9/10/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(4/24/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/26/2016)
RR
Wyoming
(8/20/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/31/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 1/22/1998
Futures Managed Funds Examination
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#: 283390Atlanta, GA 30326

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