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Kristen W. Gardner

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES
SUFFOLK, VA 23434
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CRD#: 5329375
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Professional summary


Kristen Warren Gardner is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Suffolk, Virginia and TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Franklin, Virginia.

Kristen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Kristen has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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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.
SUFFOLK BUSINESS WOMEN POSITION: Member NATURE: Open to men and women who are interested in issues that support women in business, it is a great way to network, share information and find business support as well as hearing from an inspirational business speaker. Suffolk Business Women is supported by a Board of business representatives from all across Suffolk. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/01/2018 ADDRESS: 100 E Constance Rd, Suffolk VA 23434 AIRBNB - OUTER BANKS COTTAGE POSITION: Property Owner NATURE: AirBnB is a rental platform in which we will use to rent out our family beach cottage for profit. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/01/2024 ADDRESS: Kill Devil Hills NC, United States DESCRIPTION: Residential rental property.

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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

February 17, 2021 - Present

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1525 N Main St, Suffolk, VA 23434
RIA
CRD#: 283390
SUFFOLK, VA
Current

February 17, 2021 - Present

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 201 N College Dr, Franklin, VA 23851Office #2: 212 E Atlantic St, South Hill, VA 23970Office #3: 205 Railroad Ave, Wakefield, VA 23888Office #4: 1803 S Church St, Smithfield, VA 23430Office #5: 1525 N Main St, Suffolk, VA 23434Office #6: 301 W Atlantic St, Emporia, VA 23847
BD
CRD#: 17499
FRANKLIN, VA
Past

January 2, 2018 - February 17, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past

January 2, 2018 - February 17, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past

April 29, 2014 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
SUFFOLK, VA
Past

July 12, 2011 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
SUFFOLK, VA

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
California
(2/17/2021)
RR
Florida
(2/17/2021)
RR
Georgia
(2/17/2021)
RR
Indiana
(9/21/2022)
RR
New York
(12/17/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(2/17/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/17/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(2/17/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(2/3/2023)
RR
Texas
(2/17/2021)
RR
Virginia
(2/17/2021)
IAR
Virginia
(2/17/2021)
RR
Washington
(1/13/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/28/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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#: 283390Suffolk, VA 23434

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