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Ralph O. Merten

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES
ATLANTA, GA 30339
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CRD#: 5424442
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Professional summary

Ralph Oliver Merten, CFP®, who also goes by Oliver Merten, Ralph O Merten, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Atlanta, Georgia and TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ralph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Ralph has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Oliver Merten | Ralph O Merten

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

November 20, 2025 - Present

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 740 Battery Ave, Se Ste 8500, Atlanta, GA 30339
RIA
CRD#: 283390
ATLANTA, GA
Current

December 5, 2025 - Present

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 740 Battery Ave, Se Ste 8500, Atlanta, GA 30339
BD
CRD#: 17499
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 26, 2017 - December 23, 2021

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
ATLANTA, GA
Past

December 1, 2016 - December 15, 2023

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
Atlanta, GA
Past

February 16, 2015 - September 29, 2015

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 9, 2015 - September 29, 2015

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 6, 2008 - February 5, 2015

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 17, 2008 - February 5, 2015

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
ATLANTA, GA

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

IAR
Georgia
(11/20/2025)
RR
Georgia
(3/9/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/6/2026
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/4/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/30/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/16/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
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#: 283390Atlanta, GA 30339

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