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Michael S. Freeman

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES
CHARLOTTE, NC 28210
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CRD#: 2977939
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Professional summary


Michael Stuart Freeman, CFA, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Charlotte, North Carolina and TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE 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.
TIBERIUS ACQUISITIONS, LLC. POSITION: Manager NATURE: To create an LLC for the business activities of representatives' teenage children. Business activities include: mechanic's services, handyman services, pickup truck and trailer hauling services, auto restoration, classic car acquisition, restoration, and resale, landscaping, painting, metal recycling. The kids will also conduct an Amazon seller business. All activities will flow through the LLC for bookkeeping and insurance purposes. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/15/2021 ADDRESS: Marvin NC, United States DESCRIPTION: Maintain the accounting and administration of the LLC, acquire insurance, provide advice to my teenage children who are conducting their part-time jobs through the LLC for liability purposes.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
CFA
CFP®

Start date: 2007

Experience


Current

February 17, 2021 - Present

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 6869 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
RIA
CRD#: 283390
CHARLOTTE, NC
Current

February 17, 2021 - Present

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 214 N Tryon St Ste 3 & Fl 33, Charlotte, NC 28202Office #2: 5000 Old Sardis Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211Office #3: 6869 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210Office #4: 3800 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215
BD
CRD#: 17499
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 2, 2018 - February 17, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past

January 2, 2018 - February 17, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past

August 21, 2007 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 21, 2007 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

February 5, 1998 - August 27, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
WINCHESTER, VA
Past

December 18, 1997 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 18, 1997 - August 27, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
WINCHESTER, VA

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
(2/17/2021)
RR
Arizona
(2/17/2021)
RR
California
(2/17/2021)
RR
Colorado
(2/17/2021)
RR
Delaware
(2/17/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/17/2021)
RR
Florida
(2/17/2021)
RR
Georgia
(2/17/2021)
RR
Hawaii
(8/4/2021)
RR
Illinois
(2/17/2021)
RR
Indiana
(2/17/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(2/17/2021)
RR
Maryland
(2/17/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/17/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(2/17/2021)
RR
Missouri
(6/8/2021)
RR
Nevada
(2/17/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(2/17/2021)
RR
New York
(2/17/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(2/17/2021)
IAR
North Carolina
(2/17/2021)
RR
Ohio
(2/17/2021)
RR
Oklahoma
(2/20/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/17/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(2/17/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(2/17/2021)
RR
Texas
(2/17/2021)
IAR
Texas
(8/8/2023)
RR
Virginia
(2/17/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(2/17/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(3/8/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/23/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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#: 283390Charlotte, NC 28210

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