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Betsey C. Smithdeal

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CRD#: 5891699
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Betsey Collins Smithdeal, who also goes by Betsey S Gardner, Betsey S Harling, Betsey C Smithdeal, was a registered financial professional .

Betsey is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2011. Betsey had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Betsey S Gardner | Betsey S Harling | Betsey C Smithdeal

Other business activities

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Pinnacle Financial Partners; Myrtle Beach, SC; Banker; Investment Related; started 03/16/2020; 160 hrs per mo devoted; 130 hrs per month devoted during trading; Responsible for loans and banking relationships with clients/prospects and referring investment related business to Pinnacle Asset Management partners.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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Experience

Past

May 26, 2021 - July 8, 2025

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Past

May 13, 2021 - July 8, 2025

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Past

June 18, 2020 - May 26, 2021

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
Myrtle Beach, SC
Past

June 18, 2020 - May 26, 2021

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Past

January 2, 2018 - March 13, 2020

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142785
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Past

January 2, 2018 - March 13, 2020

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142785
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Past

December 8, 2011 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Past

July 15, 2011 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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: 12/7/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/14/2011
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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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)
TAS CONSULTING SERVICES AMC ADVANTAGE FIRM BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

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#: 283390

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