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Nathan H. Buffington
TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
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CRD#: 5423195
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Professional summary
Nathan Hugh Buffington, who also goes by Nathan Buffington, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Huntsville, Alabama and TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Huntsville, Alabama.
Nathan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Nathan has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Nathan Buffington
Other business activities
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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS POSITION: OWNER NATURE: OWNER/SOLE PROPRIETOR INVESTMENT RELATED: NO NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/01/2009 ADDRESS: 1192 COUNTY ROAD 270, FORT PAYNE AL 35967 DESCRIPTION: I SPEAK TO SMALL GROUPS TO EDUCATE THEM ON THE TOPICS OF PERSONAL CONSUMPTION AND BUDGETING. NO INVESTMENTS ARE DISCUSSED. I DON'T SPEAK ON BEHALF OF ANY PERSON OR COMPANY OTHER THAN MYSELF. MINIMAL COMPENSATION IS RECEIVED. BOARD MEMBER POSITION: BOARD MEMBER NATURE: BOARD MEMBER INVESTMENT RELATED: NO NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/15/2015 ADDRESS: 3901 GRAND AVE SW, FORT PAYNE AL 35967 DESCRIPTION: MY CHURCH HAS ASKED ME TO SIT ON THE BOARD. FARM POSITION: Owner NATURE: Owner/Sole Proprietor INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/30/2017 ADDRESS: 1192 County Road 270, Fort Payne AL 35967, United States DESCRIPTION: We started a small farming operation. NATHAN & STACY BUFFINGTON REAL ESTATE POSITION: Co-Owner NATURE: We are planning to start purchasing and renting real estate. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/01/2019 ADDRESS: 1192 County Road 270, Fort Payne AL 35967 CAR WASH AND BILLBOARD SIGN POSITION: Owner NATURE: This is a self-serve car wash. A billboard sign is also part of the property. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/15/2022 ADDRESS: Fort Payne AL, United States DESCRIPTION: My wife will order supplies and handle the operations. I don't have plans to handle any of the repairs. We will have someone to handle the repairs. We will have someone handle the ads for the billboard sign. We will receive compensation from that individual for the sign. HEARTS ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE POSITION: Board Member NATURE: This is a home-school hybrid school. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/09/2025 ADDRESS: Fort Payne AL, United States DESCRIPTION: Helping guide them on business decisions with running the organization.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 17, 2021 - Present
TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 305 Church St Sw Fl 1, Huntsville, AL 35801RIA
CRD#: 283390
HUNTSVILLE, AL
Current
February 17, 2021 - Present
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 305 Church St Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801Office #2: 415 2nd Ave E, Oneonta, AL 35121Office #3: 8441 Hwy 72 W, Madison, AL 35758Office #4: 11218 Memorial Pkwy Sw, Huntsville, AL 35803Office #5: 4955 University Dr Nw, Huntsville, AL 35816Office #6: 8857 Madison Blvd, Madison, AL 35758Office #7: 629 E Main St, Albertville, AL 35950Office #8: 402 Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence, AL 35630BD
CRD#: 17499
Huntsville, AL
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
July 13, 2011 - January 2, 2018
BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 33856
HUNTSVILLE, AL
Past
July 12, 2011 - January 2, 2018
BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 33856
HUNTSVILLE, AL
Past
April 27, 2009 - July 18, 2011
INTL ADVISORY CONSULTANTS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 130888
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past
April 27, 2009 - July 18, 2011
STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 791
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past
December 4, 2007 - May 13, 2009
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 8174
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past
November 5, 2007 - May 13, 2009
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
BIRMINGHAM, AL
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
Alabama(2/17/2021)
IAR
Alabama(2/17/2021)
RR
Alaska(2/17/2021)
RR
Arizona(2/14/2022)
RR
California(3/16/2023)
RR
Colorado(2/17/2021)
RR
Florida(2/17/2021)
RR
Georgia(2/17/2021)
RR
Illinois(2/17/2021)
RR
Indiana(2/17/2021)
RR
Iowa(9/8/2021)
RR
Massachusetts(7/9/2021)
RR
Michigan(2/17/2021)
RR
Mississippi(2/14/2022)
RR
Missouri(7/3/2024)
RR
New York(2/14/2022)
RR
North Carolina(2/17/2021)
RR
Ohio(4/10/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/17/2021)
RR
South Carolina(2/17/2021)
RR
Tennessee(2/17/2021)
RR
Texas(2/17/2021)
RR
Virginia(2/14/2022)
RR
Washington(3/15/2024)
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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