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Joseph P. Varamo

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES
CHARLOTTE, NC 28202
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CRD#: 718796
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Professional summary

Joseph Patrick Varamo, who also goes by Joseph P Varamo, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Charlotte, North Carolina and TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Matthews, North Carolina.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1980. Joseph has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Joseph P Varamo

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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: 214 N Tyron St Fl 32, Charlotte, NC 28202
RIA
CRD#: 283390
CHARLOTTE, NC
Current

February 17, 2021 - Present

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1321 Matthews Township Pkwy, Matthews, NC 28105Office #2: 11425 Lawyers Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227
BD
CRD#: 17499
Matthews, NC
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 21, 2005 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
MATTHEWS, NC
Past

March 2, 1998 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
MATTHEWS, NC
Past

September 5, 1997 - March 25, 1998

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36257
Past

August 14, 1986 - October 15, 1997

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8112
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 20, 1980 - May 13, 1986

FINANCIAL SQUARE PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 1541

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
(5/23/2025)
RR
Colorado
(10/10/2025)
RR
Florida
(2/17/2021)
RR
Georgia
(2/17/2021)
RR
Illinois
(9/6/2024)
RR
Iowa
(4/7/2025)
RR
Michigan
(11/29/2022)
RR
Mississippi
(12/2/2022)
RR
Missouri
(4/2/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(10/7/2021)
RR
New York
(2/17/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(2/17/2021)
IAR
North Carolina
(2/17/2021)
RR
Ohio
(10/16/2025)
RR
Oregon
(5/5/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/17/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(2/17/2021)
IAR
South Carolina
(10/9/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(2/17/2021)
RR
Texas
(4/2/2025)
RR
Virginia
(2/17/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/8/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/20/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/5/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal 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: 11/15/1980
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 6/22/1988
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 12/10/1987
Registered Options Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/14/1986
General Securities Principal 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#: 283390Charlotte, NC 28202

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