Ashley W. Folkes

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES

BIRMINGHAM, AL 35223

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CRD#: 3238082

Professional summary

Ashley W Folkes, CFP®, CPWA®, who also goes by Ashley Folkes, Ashley Wayne Folkes, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Birmingham, Alabama and TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Birmingham, Alabama.

Ashley is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Ashley has worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

Biography

Ashley takes a panoramic approach to wealth management: forming meaningful relationships with his clients to define and achieve their financial goals. He specializes in serving business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals – with over twenty years of experience leading wealth management teams and providing comprehensive financial and estate planning services.

A native of Dothan, AL, Ashley currently resides in Birmingham with his wife and son. When he is not working, he is a competitive endurance athlete, actively engages in community and prison ministry, and coaches his son’s sports teams.

Question & Answer

What are your service offerings?

Investment Planning

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Personal quote

We are here to add what we can to life, not to get what we can from life.

Aliases

Ashley Folkes | Ashley Wayne Folkes

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.

The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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®

CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2007

CPWA^®

Certified Private Wealth Advisor

Start date: 2019-09-19

Expire date: 2023-08-31

Experience

Current

July 8, 2025 - Present

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 2501 20th Pl S Ste 101, Birmingham, AL 35223

RIA

CRD#: 283390

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Current

July 9, 2025 - Present

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 2501 20th Pl S Ste 101, Birmingham, AL 35223

CRD#: 17499

Birmingham, AL

Past

June 21, 2024 - June 26, 2025

FARTHER

RIA

CRD#: 302050

Hoover, AL

Past

March 21, 2024 - June 17, 2024

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105644

Birmingham, AL

Past

July 28, 2023 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10299

Birmingham, AL

Past

July 28, 2023 - June 17, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 10299

Birmingham, AL

Past

May 25, 2023 - August 1, 2023

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 4173

Hoover, AL

Past

May 24, 2023 - August 1, 2023

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 4173

Hoover, AL

Past

November 29, 2022 - May 15, 2023

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 46173

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Past

November 1, 2022 - May 15, 2023

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 46173

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Past

August 9, 2021 - August 1, 2022

BRIDGEWORTH WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 164100

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Past

December 17, 2018 - January 28, 2020

MOORS & CABOT, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 594

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

December 3, 2018 - January 28, 2020

MOORS & CABOT, INC.

CRD#: 594

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

June 19, 2018 - December 7, 2018

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6627

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

June 15, 2018 - December 7, 2018

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

January 23, 2013 - June 18, 2018

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 42803

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Past

January 22, 2013 - June 18, 2018

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 42803

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Past

February 2, 2012 - March 5, 2012

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 14023

DOTHAN, AL

Past

February 1, 2012 - March 5, 2012

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 14023

DOTHAN, AL

Past

January 12, 2011 - December 16, 2011

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 628

ATLANTA, GA

Past

December 21, 2010 - December 16, 2011

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628

ATLANTA, GA

Past

September 19, 2005 - December 22, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

ATLANTA, GA

Past

August 13, 2004 - December 22, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

ATLANTA, GA

Past

July 3, 2001 - August 5, 2004

SOUTHTRUST SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 17922

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Past

June 4, 2001 - July 3, 2001

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 33856

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

August 10, 2000 - June 1, 2001

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 12984

APPLETON, WI

Past

June 20, 2000 - August 15, 2000

WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 431

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

June 16, 1999 - April 12, 2000

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8112

CHARLOTTE, NC

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

IAR

Alabama
(7/8/2025)

Alabama
(7/9/2025)

Arkansas
(11/21/2025)

California
(11/20/2025)

Colorado
(11/21/2025)

District of Columbia
(11/26/2025)

Florida
(11/21/2025)

Georgia
(11/21/2025)

Hawaii
(11/21/2025)

Illinois
(11/25/2025)

Kansas
(11/21/2025)

Kentucky
(11/20/2025)

Louisiana
(11/21/2025)

Maryland
(11/19/2025)

Massachusetts
(11/21/2025)

Michigan
(11/24/2025)

Minnesota
(11/25/2025)

Mississippi
(11/25/2025)

Missouri
(1/14/2026)

Montana
(11/25/2025)

Nebraska
(11/20/2025)

Nevada
(11/20/2025)

New Hampshire
(11/24/2025)

New Jersey
(12/9/2025)

New Mexico
(11/21/2025)

New York
(11/20/2025)

North Carolina
(11/21/2025)

Ohio
(11/20/2025)

Oklahoma
(11/20/2025)

Pennsylvania
(11/24/2025)

South Carolina
(11/21/2025)

South Dakota
(11/21/2025)

Tennessee
(11/21/2025)

Texas
(11/24/2025)

Utah
(11/21/2025)

Virginia
(11/21/2025)

Washington
(11/20/2025)

West Virginia
(11/25/2025)

Wisconsin
(11/26/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/11/2022

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 12/28/2005

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 2/3/2006

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/19/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 6/15/1999

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 51

Date: 10/31/2017

Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 9/5/2017

General Securities Principal 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 CONSULTING SERVICES AMC ADVANTAGE FIRM BROCHURE (12/1/2025)

TAS AMC WRAP MANAGED PROGRAMS BROCHURE (12/1/2025)

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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Ashley W. Folkes

Professional summary

Biography

Question & Answer

Personal quote

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Ashley W Folkes's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

FARTHER

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BRIDGEWORTH WEALTH MANAGEMENT

MOORS & CABOT, INC.

MOORS & CABOT, INC.

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

SOUTHTRUST SECURITIES, LLC

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC.

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 11/11/2022

Series 66

Date: 12/28/2005

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 31

Date: 2/3/2006

Series 7

Date: 6/19/2000

Series 6

Date: 6/15/1999

Series 51

Date: 10/31/2017

Series 24

Date: 9/5/2017

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

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TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

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