Christopher M. Ponds
TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES
EUSTIS, FL 32726
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CRD#: 4296912
Professional summary
Christopher Michael Ponds, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Eustis, Florida and TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Eustis, Florida.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Christopher has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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TIMBERWOOD PROPERTIES;
NOT INVESTMENT RELATED;
142 PARK CENTER STREET LEESBURG, FL 34748;
CONSTRUCTION & CABINET INSTALLATION. BUILD SPEC HOUSES & INSTALL CABINETS;
SECRETARY & TREASURER;
JUN 2003;
20 HOURS PER MONTH, 10 DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS;
SECRETARY TREASURER FOR CONSTRUCTION & CABINET INSTALLATION CO.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2004
Experience
Current
September 9, 2016 - Present
TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 15375 Us Highway 441, Eustis, FL 32726RIA
CRD#: 283390
EUSTIS, FL
Current
March 30, 2010 - Present
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 15375 Us Highway 441, Eustis, FL 32726BD
CRD#: 17499
Eustis, FL
Past
April 16, 2010 - December 31, 2016
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 17499
MOUNT DORA, FL
Past
October 23, 2009 - April 5, 2010
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
THE VILLAGES, FL
Past
October 23, 2009 - April 5, 2010
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
THE VILLAGES, FL
Past
August 25, 2006 - October 23, 2009
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 16361
LEESBURG, FL
Past
August 24, 2006 - October 23, 2009
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16361
LEESBURG, FL
Past
December 22, 2000 - August 28, 2006
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7556
WEEKI WACHEE, FL
Past
December 22, 2000 - August 28, 2006
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
BD
CRD#: 7556
WEEKI WACHEE, FL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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(6/17/2010)
RR
Alaska(8/23/2021)
RR
Arizona(5/15/2024)
RR
Arkansas(12/13/2023)
RR
California(11/25/2020)
RR
Colorado(12/7/2015)
RR
Connecticut(12/6/2023)
RR
Delaware(5/13/2021)
RR
District of Columbia(12/6/2023)
RR
Florida(3/30/2010)
IAR
Florida(9/9/2016)
RR
Georgia(3/20/2018)
RR
Idaho(5/14/2021)
RR
Illinois(5/16/2024)
RR
Indiana(12/6/2023)
RR
Kansas(12/6/2023)
RR
Kentucky(6/16/2022)
RR
Louisiana(5/15/2024)
RR
Maine(1/29/2025)
RR
Maryland(3/30/2015)
RR
Massachusetts(12/7/2023)
RR
Michigan(4/7/2017)
RR
Minnesota(4/2/2014)
RR
Mississippi(12/8/2023)
RR
Missouri(12/6/2023)
RR
Montana(4/14/2022)
RR
Nevada(5/8/2024)
RR
New Hampshire(8/23/2021)
RR
New Jersey(5/13/2021)
RR
New Mexico(7/28/2025)
RR
New York(11/1/2016)
RR
North Carolina(6/3/2010)
RR
Ohio(5/13/2021)
RR
Oklahoma(12/11/2023)
RR
Oregon(5/10/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/14/2021)
RR
Rhode Island(5/18/2021)
IAR
Rhode Island(5/3/2024)
RR
South Carolina(12/7/2023)
RR
Tennessee(2/15/2017)
RR
Texas(5/14/2021)
IAR
Texas(5/25/2021)
RR
Utah(5/10/2024)
RR
Vermont(6/4/2024)
RR
Virgin Islands(4/17/2024)
RR
Virginia(5/13/2021)
RR
Washington(5/13/2021)
RR
West Virginia(4/7/2014)
RR
Wisconsin(2/20/2013)
RR
Wyoming(2/9/2021)
Exams
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
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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)
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 | ||
| 03/28/2024 | ||
| 04/26/2023 |
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