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Colby K. Murphy

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES
VINGINIA BEACH, VA 23451
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CRD#: 4509207
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Professional summary


Colby Kight Murphy, who also goes by Colby Elizabeth Kight, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Vinginia Beach, Virginia and TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Colby is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Colby has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Colby Elizabeth Kight

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Colby Kight Murphy's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 21, 2016 - Present

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 948 Laskin Road Suite 300, Vinginia Beach, VA 23451
RIA
CRD#: 283390
VINGINIA BEACH, VA
Current

July 7, 2009 - Present

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 948 Laskin Rd Ste 300, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
BD
CRD#: 17499
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

June 29, 2009 - December 31, 2016

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

December 21, 2005 - August 7, 2007

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
NORFOLK, VA
Past

December 13, 2005 - August 7, 2007

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
NORFOLK, VA
Past

February 10, 2003 - June 21, 2004

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
COLLEGE PARK, GA
Past

August 22, 2002 - June 21, 2004

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS

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
Arizona
(10/6/2020)
RR
Arkansas
(7/16/2021)
RR
California
(10/6/2020)
RR
Colorado
(10/6/2020)
RR
Connecticut
(3/5/2024)
RR
Delaware
(10/6/2020)
RR
District of Columbia
(9/26/2022)
RR
Florida
(8/10/2010)
RR
Georgia
(9/19/2012)
RR
Hawaii
(8/15/2011)
RR
Illinois
(2/2/2016)
RR
Indiana
(6/30/2022)
RR
Maryland
(1/12/2010)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/7/2019)
RR
Michigan
(10/6/2020)
RR
Missouri
(10/6/2020)
RR
Montana
(7/7/2023)
RR
Nebraska
(3/5/2024)
RR
Nevada
(10/6/2020)
RR
New Hampshire
(3/5/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(1/25/2019)
RR
New Mexico
(10/6/2020)
RR
New York
(6/18/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(9/10/2009)
RR
Ohio
(10/7/2020)
RR
Oregon
(12/8/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/6/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(11/12/2019)
RR
South Dakota
(3/5/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(3/24/2016)
RR
Texas
(6/28/2017)
IAR
Texas
(10/12/2017)
RR
Utah
(10/6/2020)
RR
Vermont
(10/4/2022)
RR
Virginia
(7/7/2009)
IAR
Virginia
(9/21/2016)
RR
Washington
(7/29/2021)
RR
Wyoming
(7/28/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/12/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
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
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 AMC WRAP MANAGED PROGRAMS BROCHURE (10/31/2025)

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
03/28/2024
04/26/2023

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Company Information


TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 283390Vinginia Beach, VA 23451

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