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Richard M. Schmersal
TRUIST SECURITIES
Charleston, SC 29401
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CRD#: 2970295
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Professional summary
Richard M Schmersal, who also goes by Richard Michael Schmersal, Rick Schmersal, is a registered financial professional currently at TRUIST SECURITIES, INC. located in Charleston, South Carolina.
Richard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Richard has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Richard Michael Schmersal | Rick Schmersal
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 12, 2025 - Present
TRUIST SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 174 Meeting Street Floor 4, Charleston, SC 29401BD
CRD#: 6271
Charleston, SC
Past
May 29, 2009 - April 22, 2015
TRUIST SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6271
ATLANTA, GA
Past
July 1, 2003 - July 3, 2008
WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 126292
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
October 1, 1999 - July 1, 2003
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
February 2, 1998 - October 1, 1999
FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.
BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
November 13, 1997 - February 2, 1998
FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.
BD
CRD#: 19002
CHARLOTTE, NC
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Alabama(9/22/2025)
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Alaska(9/22/2025)
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Arizona(9/25/2025)
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Arkansas(9/22/2025)
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California(9/22/2025)
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Colorado(9/12/2025)
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Connecticut(9/24/2025)
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Delaware(9/22/2025)
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District of Columbia(9/12/2025)
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Florida(9/12/2025)
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Georgia(9/22/2025)
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Hawaii(9/22/2025)
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Idaho(9/15/2025)
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Illinois(9/22/2025)
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Indiana(9/22/2025)
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Iowa(9/22/2025)
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Kansas(9/22/2025)
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Kentucky(9/22/2025)
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Louisiana(9/12/2025)
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Maine(9/22/2025)
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Maryland(9/12/2025)
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Massachusetts(9/22/2025)
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Michigan(9/22/2025)
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Minnesota(9/22/2025)
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Mississippi(9/22/2025)
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Missouri(9/22/2025)
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Montana(9/22/2025)
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Nebraska(9/22/2025)
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Nevada(9/22/2025)
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New Hampshire(9/22/2025)
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New Jersey(9/22/2025)
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New Mexico(9/22/2025)
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New York(9/22/2025)
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North Carolina(9/22/2025)
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North Dakota(9/22/2025)
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Ohio(9/23/2025)
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Oklahoma(9/22/2025)
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Oregon(9/22/2025)
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Pennsylvania(9/22/2025)
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Puerto Rico(9/12/2025)
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Rhode Island(9/22/2025)
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South Carolina(9/22/2025)
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South Dakota(9/22/2025)
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Tennessee(9/22/2025)
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Texas(9/22/2025)
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Utah(9/22/2025)
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Vermont(9/22/2025)
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Virginia(9/22/2025)
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Washington(9/22/2025)
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West Virginia(9/22/2025)
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Wisconsin(9/22/2025)
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Wyoming(9/22/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 79TO
Date: 9/12/2025
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA
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)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION | PARENT COMPANY | |
| COLEMAN, SHELLEY BRENNAN | AML OFFICER | 3163295 |
| FARRELL, KATHLEEN ANNE | BOARD MEMBER | 4038178 |
| HACKETT, THOMAS PATRICK | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2878035 |
| HUFFSTETLER, MARK | BOARD MEMBER AND CHIEF CREDIT OFFICER | 2830214 |
| HUMPHREYS, ADAM | SECRETARY AND CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 7866934 |
| JESSANI, KERRY | BOARD MEMBER | 5048754 |
| MILLIGAN, JOHN | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 3206391 |
| MORRIS, DONALD ROSS JR | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 3231801 |
| PAPPAS, ALBERT GEORGE | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1875535 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 22 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
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