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Leah A. Echols

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES
NORFOLK, VA 23510
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CRD#: 7785420
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Professional summary

Leah Aquino Echols, who also goes by Leah Salandino Aquino, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Norfolk, Virginia and TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Norfolk, Virginia.

Leah is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Leah has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Leah Salandino Aquino

Other business activities

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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

April 9, 2026 - Present

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 150 W Main St Fl 14, Norfolk, VA 23510
RIA
CRD#: 283390
NORFOLK, VA
Current

April 10, 2026 - Present

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 150 W Main St Fl 14, Norfolk, VA 23510
BD
CRD#: 17499
Norfolk, VA
Past

December 12, 2023 - February 12, 2025

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

September 19, 2023 - February 12, 2025

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

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

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.

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IAR
Virginia
(4/9/2026)
RR
Virginia
(4/10/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/12/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/28/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 9/19/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 8/24/2023
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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)

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#: 283390Norfolk, VA 23510

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