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Robert A. Paterson

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CRD#: 5880319
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Professional summary


Robert A Paterson was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2011. Prior to being barred, Robert had worked at 8 firms, which includes TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES INC., TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES INC., BB&T SECURITIES LLC, BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES INC., WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES LLC, MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED, MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES INC., SIGNATOR INVESTORS INC..

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bob Paterson | Robert Alexander Paterson

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 17, 2021 - May 14, 2021

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 17, 2021 - May 3, 2021

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
JUPITER, FL
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

February 12, 2015 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
LANTANA, FL
Past

February 11, 2015 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
LANTANA, FL
Past

June 7, 2013 - November 20, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

June 4, 2013 - November 20, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

May 14, 2012 - June 5, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
MIAMI, FL
Past

February 7, 2012 - June 5, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
MIAMI, FL
Past

August 11, 2011 - January 27, 2012

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

January 20, 2011 - August 15, 2011

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
MIAMI, 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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/9/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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#: 283390

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