Role at Truist Advisory Services
- Title on Schedule A
- Director, Chief Compliance Officer, Senior Vice President
- Control
- Patricia Centeno is a control person of Truist Advisory Services.
- Ownership
- An individual ownership band is not available in the source record.
- Tenure
- Patricia Centeno has held the filed role since April 2026.
The firm
Form ADV filed 30 August 2026
Career on record
Patricia Centeno has been registered through Truist Advisory Services since May 2023, and before that through Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and Ferris, Baker Watts Incorporated.
- – present · 3 yearsRichmond, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 283390
- Passed Series 9, Series 10, Series 57TO and Series 52TO · 2023
- Passed SIE · 2018
- Passed Series 53 · 2014
- Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC– · 19 yearsSaint Louis, MO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 19616
- Passed Series 31 · 2004
- Ferris, Baker Watts Incorporated– · 1 yearNw Suite 700 Washington, DC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 285
- Passed Series 65 · 2001
- Passed Series 24 · 2000
- Passed Series 4 · 1999
- Passed Series 14 · 1997
- Passed Series 8 · 1996
- Passed Series 7 · 1995
- Passed Series 6 and Series 63 · 1992
Registrations and exams
Patricia Centeno has a current investment-adviser registration in North Carolina and Virginia and has passed 15 qualifying exams.
| State | Scope | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | Investment adviser representative | Approved | 9 May 2023 |
| Virginia | Investment adviser representative | Approved | 10 November 2023 |
- Scope
- Investment adviser representative
- Status
- Approved
- Scope
- Investment adviser representative
- Status
- Approved
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 22 October 2001 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 1 June 1992 |
| Series 9 | General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination | 2 January 2023 |
| Series 10 | General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination | 2 January 2023 |
| Series 53 | Municipal Securities Principal Examination | 9 January 2014 |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 5 December 2000 |
| Series 4 | Registered Options Principal Examination | 25 March 1999 |
| Series 14 | Compliance Officer Examination | 25 April 1997 |
| Series 8 | General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module) | 24 October 1996 |
| Series 52TO | Municipal Securities Representative Examination | 26 April 2023 |
| Series 57TO | Securities Trader Exam | 2 January 2023 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | 1 October 2018 |
| Series 31 | Futures Managed Funds Examination | 25 March 2004 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 17 May 1995 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 29 May 1992 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
- Name
- General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
- Name
- Municipal Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Registered Options Principal Examination
- Name
- Compliance Officer Examination
- Name
- General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
- Name
- Municipal Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Securities Trader Exam
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Futures Managed Funds Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Individual record
- Full name
- Patricia Reed Centeno
- CRD
- 2239528
- Registration status
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- Office
- 919 E MAIN ST, FL 7, Richmond, VA 23219
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Common questions
Where does Patricia Centeno work?
Patricia Centeno has been Director, Chief Compliance Officer, Senior Vice President of Truist Advisory Services, Inc. since April 2026, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Patricia Centeno a financial advisor?
Yes. Patricia Centeno has a current investment-adviser registration in North Carolina and Virginia, through Truist Advisory Services since May 2023, as of 17 October 2026.
How many years of experience does Patricia Centeno have?
Patricia Centeno has worked in the financial industry for 33 years as of 17 October 2026, counted from 20 February 1993, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Patricia Centeno passed?
Patricia Centeno has passed 15 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63, Series 7, Series 8, Series 14, Series 4, Series 24, Series 65, Series 31, Series 53, SIE, Series 9, Series 10, Series 57TO and Series 52TO. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in May 1992.
Where did Patricia Centeno work before Truist Advisory Services?
Before Truist Advisory Services, Patricia Centeno was registered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, April 2004 to March 2023; Ferris, Baker Watts Incorporated, November 2001 to December 2002.
Where is Patricia Centeno based?
Patricia Centeno’s registered office is in Richmond, VA.
Leadership at Truist Advisory Services
- Bryan CramPresident, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman
- Jeffrey DunnDirector, Executive Vice President
- Tonya TysonDirector, Assistant Secretary, Chief Operations Officer, Senior Vice President
- Leah WehingerDirector, Executive Vice President, Head of Investment Advice and Solutions
- Evelyn CallenderTreasurer and Chief Financial Officer
- Cecilia MavicoSecretary, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice Chairman
- Brian DowhowerChairman of the Board
- Keith LernerChief Investment Officer
- Scott StearsmanDirector