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Kelly L. Whitlock

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES
CHARLESTON, WV 25314
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CRD#: 4130895
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Professional summary

Kelly Lea Whitlock, who also goes by Kelly Lea Payne, Kelly L Whitlock, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Charleston, West Virginia and TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Charleston, West Virginia.

Kelly is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Kelly has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Kelly Lea Payne | Kelly L Whitlock

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

Click below to view Kelly Lea Whitlock'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

February 17, 2021 - Present

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1124 Fledder John Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
RIA
CRD#: 283390
CHARLESTON, WV
Current

February 17, 2021 - Present

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 300 Summers St Fl 1 3 & 6, Charleston, WV, 25301
BD
CRD#: 17499
CHARLESTON, WV
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

April 14, 2016 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
CHARLESTON, WV
Past

April 5, 2016 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
CHARLESTON, WV
Past

July 17, 2013 - March 24, 2016

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 16986
CHARLESTON, WV
Past

July 16, 2013 - March 24, 2016

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 16986
CHARLESTON, WV
Past

March 23, 2006 - June 18, 2013

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
CHARLESTON, WV
Past

March 21, 2006 - June 18, 2013

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
CHARLESTON, WV
Past

January 26, 2006 - March 21, 2006

BB&T ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108443
CHARLESTON, WV
Past

October 28, 2004 - November 15, 2005

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42150
MONACA, PA
Past

July 21, 2004 - October 15, 2004

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
LINCOLN, NE
Past

July 31, 2003 - June 30, 2004

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 31, 2001 - July 15, 2003

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 28, 2000 - January 5, 2001

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

March 28, 2000 - January 5, 2001

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI

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
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
Illinois
(2/17/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(2/17/2021)
RR
Louisiana
(2/17/2021)
RR
Maryland
(2/17/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/17/2021)
RR
Michigan
(2/17/2021)
RR
Nevada
(2/17/2021)
RR
New Mexico
(2/17/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(2/17/2021)
RR
Ohio
(2/17/2021)
RR
Oregon
(2/17/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/17/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(2/17/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(2/17/2021)
RR
Texas
(2/17/2021)
RR
Virginia
(2/17/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(2/17/2021)
IAR
West Virginia
(2/17/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/21/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/20/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/19/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 3/27/2000
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
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 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 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
Report
03/28/2024
Cover Page
Report
04/26/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 283390Charleston, WV 25314

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