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David S. Benison

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CRD#: 3071069
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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.

David Sean Benison, who also goes by Dave Benison, was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. David had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Dave Benison

Other business activities


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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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None

Experience


Past

March 20, 2014 - January 27, 2017

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
ORLANDO, FL
Past

March 19, 2014 - December 2, 2017

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
ORLANDO, FL
Past

October 12, 2009 - March 21, 2014

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
ORLANDO, FL
Past

October 6, 2009 - March 21, 2014

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
ORLANDO, FL
Past

October 28, 2008 - September 28, 2009

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4161
ORLANDO, FL
Past

October 6, 2008 - September 28, 2009

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
ORLANDO, FL
Past

January 17, 2008 - October 10, 2008

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13787
LAKELAND, FL
Past

October 16, 2006 - October 6, 2008

COLONIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 108950
KISSIMMEE, FL
Past

October 3, 2006 - October 6, 2008

COLONIAL BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 111668
KISSIMMEE, FL
Past

July 13, 2005 - October 3, 2006

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
ORLANDO, FL
Past

July 1, 2005 - October 3, 2006

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ORLANDO, FL
Past

October 13, 2004 - July 1, 2005

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 36451
ORLANDO, FL
Past

February 2, 2004 - February 5, 2004

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
WALTHAM, MA
Past

September 8, 1999 - July 1, 2005

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36451
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

August 3, 1998 - June 7, 1999

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
JOHNSTON, RI

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: 10/25/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


TI
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
ALEXANDER KEY | TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | SUNTRUST SECURITIES, INC. | SUNTRUST SECURITIES INC | SUNTRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | SUNTRUST BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17499 / SEC#: 801-56443, 8-35355

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
303 Peachtree Street Suntrust Garden Offices Suite 140, Atlanta, GA 30303
Mailing Address
303 Peachtree Street 2nd Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone number
(800) 874-4770
Established
Georgia since 11/27/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

STIS AND THIRD PARTY MANAGED PROGRAMS FIRM WRAP BROCHURE (10/12/2016)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATIONHOLDING COMPANY
CALLENDER, EVELYN MICHELLETREASURER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER7591739
CENTENO, PATRICIA REEDDEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2239528
COBBS, JENI RACHELCOMPLIANCE OFFICER4354424
CRAM, BRYAN SCOTTVICE CHAIRMAN/EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2723431
DOWHOWER, BRIAN SEANCHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4202574
DUNN, JEFFREY TODDDIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4228631
HECHTLINGER, SUSANDIRECTOR/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT2890466
MAVICO, CECILIA BAUTESENIOR VICE CHAIRMAN/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/CORPORATE SECRETARY3261303
NORMAN, ANNMARIE CARROLLCOMPLIANCE OFFICER2993726
TYSON, TONYACHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER/SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/ASSISTANT CORPORATE SECRETARY1987448
WEHINGER, LEAH ROWEDIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT1719505

Disclosures


Regulatory Event13
Arbitration14
Bond2

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Company Information


TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17499

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