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Luis F. Arango
TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
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CRD#: 4689672
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Professional summary
Luis Fernando Arango, who also goes by Lou Arango, Luis Fernando Arango Jr, Luis Fernando Arango, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Coral Gables, Florida and TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Coral Gables, Florida.
Luis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Luis has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Lou Arango | Luis Fernando Arango Jr | Luis Fernando Arango
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.
BRIGHTER DAYS PPEC POSITION: Owner/Partner NATURE: Brighter days is a school for children with special needs. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/15/2022 ADDRESS: Melbourne FL, United States DESCRIPTION: This is a family business with my sister and brother-in-law. I am investing in the business but will not be involved in day-to-day operations. LUMARA HOLDINGS LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Personal holding company that will own the shares of the Brighter Days PPEC school. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/14/2022 ADDRESS: Miami FL, United States DESCRIPTION: It's a personal Holding company that will be used for capital injections and the receipt of dividends for the Brighter days PPEC school. JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF MIAMI POSITION: Board Member NATURE: JA is a non-profit organization that focuses on delivering financial literacy to students in underserved communities. It's national organization and i will be serving on the executive board of the Miami Chapter. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 03/21/2024 ADDRESS: Miami FL, United States DESCRIPTION: Attend 4 board meetings a year. Also help drive Truist Teammate engagement in volunteer events. BRIGHTER DAYS PPEC OF PALM BAY POSITION: CEO NATURE: Brighter days is a PPEC which is a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Facility. This is the second location to Brighter Days PPEC. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/14/2024 ADDRESS: Palm Bay FL, United States DESCRIPTION: This is jointly owned with my sister and brother-in-law; I am not involved in day-to-day operations. I occasionally review financials to track performance. BEHAVIOR HEIGHTS, CORP POSITION: CFO NATURE: Behavior therapy business to support Brighters days PPEC which is an approved OBA INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/07/2023 ADDRESS: Palm Bay FL, United States DESCRIPTION: This is jointly owned with my sister and brother-in-law and they run the day-to-day operations. BRIGHTER DAYS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Transportation service for Brighter Days PPEC which is an approved OBA INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/13/2023 ADDRESS: Melbourne FL, United States DESCRIPTION: This is jointly owned with my sister and Brother-in-law and they run the business.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 31, 2016 - Present
TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 201 Alhambra Cir Fl 14, Coral Gables, FL 33134RIA
CRD#: 283390
CORAL GABLES, FL
Current
August 13, 2003 - Present
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 201 Alhambra Cir Ste 1402, Coral Gables, FL 33134BD
CRD#: 17499
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past
December 23, 2019 - February 17, 2021
BB&T SECURITIES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past
December 9, 2019 - February 17, 2021
BB&T SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past
April 1, 2004 - December 31, 2016
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 17499
FORT LAUDERDALE, 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
California(5/7/2008)
RR
Florida(10/18/2005)
IAR
Florida(8/31/2016)
RR
Georgia(9/12/2003)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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Company Information
TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 283390Coral Gables, FL 33134TRUST BUT VERIFY
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