Lester S. Ernest

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES

ORLANDO, FL 32835

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CRD#: 4209031

Professional summary

Lester Simon Ernest, who also goes by Lester S Ernest, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Orlando, Florida and TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Orlando, Florida.

Lester is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Lester has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Lester S Ernest

Other business activities

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Boat Rental POSITION: owner NATURE: I have loaned out my boat for charter trips that result in payment for the use of my boat and to be captained. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/05/2020 ADDRESS: , Orlando FL , United States DESCRIPTION: Providing boat and safety equipment.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 24, 2016 - Present

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 8851 Conroy-windermere Rd, Orlando, FL 32835

RIA

CRD#: 283390

ORLANDO, FL

Current

May 23, 2007 - Present

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 5025 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808Office #2: 2301 Berry Blvd, Davenport, FL 33897Office #3: 8851 Conroy-windermere Rd, Orlando, FL 32835

CRD#: 17499

Orlando, FL

Past

March 18, 2008 - December 31, 2016

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 17499

ORLANDO, FL

Past

June 9, 2006 - June 13, 2007

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628

WINTER PARK, FL

Past

June 16, 2003 - July 27, 2004

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

WESTLAKE, TX

Past

January 5, 2001 - December 31, 2002

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

WESTLAKE, TX

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

Alabama
(2/21/2019)

Arizona
(3/23/2016)

California
(11/10/2014)

Florida
(5/23/2007)

IAR

Florida
(8/24/2016)

Georgia
(6/12/2013)

Indiana
(3/8/2016)

Louisiana
(10/21/2025)

Maryland
(2/8/2019)

Massachusetts
(1/21/2014)

Nevada
(7/22/2015)

New Jersey
(1/9/2019)

New York
(8/9/2010)

North Carolina
(5/8/2017)

Ohio
(10/17/2024)

Pennsylvania
(1/16/2020)

South Carolina
(3/27/2018)

Tennessee
(1/15/2020)

Texas
(1/26/2016)

IAR

Texas
(7/9/2019)

Virginia
(6/12/2013)

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

IAR

Series 66

Date: 3/14/2008

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/14/2000

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/4/2001

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 12/9/2008

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts 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 AMC WRAP MANAGED PROGRAMS BROCHURE (10/31/2025)

TAS CONSULTING SERVICES AMC ADVANTAGE FIRM BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

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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Lester S. Ernest

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Lester Simon Ernest's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 3/14/2008

Series 63

Date: 12/14/2000

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 1/4/2001

Series 26

Date: 12/9/2008

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

Company Information

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

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