Derek Smith is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Truist Advisory Services. His work history includes roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Bank, where he has been employed since 2012, as well as prior positions at Capital One Financial Advisors LLC and Signator Investors, Inc. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Zachary Villavicencio is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at CitiGroup, Merrill, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration with affiliated broker-dealer and banking services.

Jason Morris is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Truist entities since 2009, including Truist Bank and Truist Investment Services, and previously with BB&T firms. Outside of finance, he is the owner of a restaurant/bar business located in Washington, DC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships supported by inter-affiliate integration across its affiliated broker-dealer and bank.

Brian Ruther is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Truist Advisory Services since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at SunTrust Advisory Services, SunTrust Bank, and Wells Fargo. He also serves as an adjunct instructor at George Washington University, teaching undergraduate courses in finance and leadership development. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.