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Alexander D. Benassi

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES
CHICAGO, IL 60606
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CRD#: 4518877
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Professional summary

Alexander Daniel Benassi is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois and TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.

Alexander is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Alexander has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 31 and Series 55 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

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

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None

Experience

Current

April 29, 2022 - Present

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 227 W Monroe Street Fl 10, Chicago, IL 60606
RIA
CRD#: 283390
CHICAGO, IL
Current

April 29, 2022 - Present

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 227 W Monroe St Ste 1000, Chicago, IL 60606
BD
CRD#: 17499
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 21, 2015 - May 5, 2022

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
PEORIA, IL
Past

April 16, 2015 - May 5, 2022

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
PEORIA, IL
Past

November 14, 2011 - May 15, 2015

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NORTHBrook, IL
Past

November 4, 2011 - May 15, 2012

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
NORTHBrook, IL
Past

February 24, 2009 - October 17, 2011

BENASSI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 149425
PEORIA, IL
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 5, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
PEORIA, IL
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 5, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
PEORIA, IL
Past

April 8, 2004 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
PEORIA, IL
Past

March 4, 2004 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PEORIA, IL
Past

April 18, 2002 - July 2, 2002

TAFFERER TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36816
NEW YORK, NY

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
(4/29/2022)
RR
California
(4/29/2022)
RR
Colorado
(4/29/2022)
RR
Delaware
(4/29/2022)
RR
Illinois
(4/29/2022)
IAR
Illinois
(4/29/2022)
RR
Michigan
(4/29/2022)
RR
Montana
(4/29/2022)
RR
Nevada
(4/29/2022)
RR
Oregon
(4/29/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(4/29/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(6/20/2023)
RR
Texas
(4/29/2022)
RR
Virginia
(4/29/2022)
RR
Wyoming
(8/13/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/21/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/1/2011
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: 11/11/2011
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 4/28/2004
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 5/3/2002
Limited Representative-Equity Trader 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 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#: 283390Chicago, IL 60606

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