Step 1 of 11 - Instructions 9% CLAIM FORM Randle, et al. v. SunTrust Banks, Inc., et al. IMPORTANT: In order to receive a monetary award in this Settlement based on your individual experiences, you must complete, sign, and submit this Detailed Claim Form, and it must be received by the Claims Administrator, by April 15, 2024. You may submit your Claim Form either by mail or electronically at the Claims Administrator website below.SunTrust Settlementc/o Atticus AdministrationPO Box 64053St. Paul, MN 551641-888-262-9393 (Toll-Free)Case website: www.SunTrustFASettlement.com INTRODUCTION TO CLAIM FORM The Randle lawsuit alleged that SunTrust (now Truist) engaged in systemic, nationwide racial discrimination against African American Financial Advisors (“FAs”). In the lawsuit, Plaintiffs challenged several SunTrust policies and practices as discriminatory, including those governing the assignment of bank branches, client accounts, books of business, licensed banker support; assignment of designations such as “Premier,” “Wealth” and “Private Client” Advisor; and participation in teams, among other business opportunities and resources. This Claim Form is intended to assist you in providing information about how you were subjected to racial discrimination, a racially hostile work environment or racial harassment, and/or retaliation by SunTrust, and what losses and harm you suffered as a result. Please answer each question as fully and completely as you can if it applies to your individual work experiences. INSTRUCTIONS Please review and verify the accuracy of your name and address listed above. If any of the information is incorrect or incomplete, provide the correct information in the blank space to the right of the pre-printed information. In addition, in Section A, please provide your phone number and personal email address in case we need to contact you about your Claim Form. Provide as much detail as necessary to fully answer the questions below. Include names, dates of events, and amounts of accounts or books of business, for example. Please identify examples of non-African American FAs you believe were treated better than you and how. The Claim Form includes questions that may or may not be applicable to your individual experience at SunTrust. You need only answer the questions that apply to you. If you are unsure of names, provide as much additional detail as possible to help identify the individual(s) (e.g., “the HR representative,” “Joe Smith’s licensed banker,” “the father and son team in my region,” “the regional manager,” etc.). If you are uncertain of dates of incidents described in your responses, provide as much detail as possible to help identify the time period (e.g., “late fall 2018,” “shortly after the 2016 Presidential election,” etc.). If you need more space than is provided to fully answer any question below, use a separate sheet(s) of paper and indicate clearly to which question you are responding. In order to seek financial recovery for any period after your employment with SunTrust ended, you must complete Section P and submit qualified documentary evidence of post-SunTrust income and work history, such as W-2, 1099, tax return, Social Security Wage Statement. In order to seek financial recovery for any emotional distress, you must complete Section N, and you may submit additional documentary evidence that supports your claim of emotional distress. You must date and sign the Claim Form under penalty of perjury, and the Claims Administrator must receive it by April 15, 2024. PERSONAL INFORMATIONClaimFormNoHiddenHiddenLastName* Claimant ID* Name* First Last Current Mailing Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State Zip Code Start Date, as an FA, at SunTrust:* MM/DD/YYYYEnd Date, as an FA, at SunTrust/Truist (if applicable) MM/DD/YYYYFormer Name (if applicable): Length of SunTrust/Truist Service (in years) at Departure:* Last 4 Digits of your Social Security Number* Personal Phone Number*Personal Email Address* A. EDUCATIONAL HISTORY (College and above)SchoolDegreeDate Add RemoveB. PRIOR RELEVANT EMPLOYMENTPre-Suntrust Relevant Professional EmploymentEmployerDates of EmploymentJob(s) Held Add RemoveDescribe your career achievements prior to your employment with SunTrust. C. SUNTRUST EMPLOYMENT 1. Are you currently employed by SunTrust/Truist? Yes No No Answer 2. If yes, in what capacity (e.g., FA, banker, etc.)3. If you are not a current SunTrust/Truist employee, explain the reason for your separation from SunTrust/Truist (Termination, Resignation, Forced to Resign, Medical, Layoff) and confirm the last date you worked at SunTrust/Truist as an FA.End Date MM-YYYY D. HIRING Describe how you were hired by SunTrust and any aspect of the hiring process that you believe was discriminatory based on your race. (Your response may include whether you were recruited or applied for a position at SunTrust; the person(s) with whom you interviewed; how you were treated during the hiring process; whether any promises were made to you, and whether those promises were honored or not, regarding developing your business or your career at SunTrust; any race-based or stereotypical statements or conduct during the hiring process: and/or different standards applied to you during the hiring process.) E. ASSIGNMENT OF BANK BRANCHES, TERRITORIES, AND BANKING RESOURCES This lawsuit alleged that SunTrust assigned less lucrative territories and bank branches and less banking and sales support to African American FAs. 1. Do you believe your race had an impact on which bank branches or territories you were assigned? Yes No No Answer 2. If yes, describe how you believe your race impacted the assignment of your branches or territory and describe why you believe your branches and territory were assigned because of your race, and describe the opportunities, or lack thereof, available in your territory or bank branches you serviced, or any other issues or problems in your territory, and identify any more lucrative branches or opportunities provided to FAs who were not African American.3. During your tenure, did you request a change of territory or branch, a Premier branch, or additional bank branches? Yes No No Answer 4. If yes, what was the result of your request? Please describe your attempts to attain a better territory or branch, compare the opportunities between your branch and the branch you requested, whether you received a new or better branch, and if not, whether the branch you sought was assigned to a non-African American FA.5. Do you believe you were provided with less licensed banker or Premier Banker support because of your race? Yes No No Answer 6. If yes, please explain how your race impacted your licensed banker support and provide examples of FAs or territories with more licensed banker and other sales support. F. ACCOUNT ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS This lawsuit alleged that African Americans were harmed by the ways that client accounts are or were assigned or transferred at SunTrust, which includes account distributions and reassignments. 1. Do you believe that you suffered race discrimination in account transfers and distributions/reassignments of client accounts? Yes No No Answer 2. If yes, describe in detail the basis for your belief and how you were disadvantaged. Your answer may include, among other things, whether you received transfers from the firm or other FAs; the size and quality of any accounts you received; and examples of comparable non-African American FAs who received more or better accounts. G. TEAMING AND PARTNERSHIP 1. Do you believe you suffered discrimination in the ability to team, pool, or partner with other FAs because of your race? Yes No No Answer 2. If yes, describe in detail the basis for your belief and how you were disadvantaged. Your answer may include, among other things, whether you were denied the opportunity to team with other FAs (if so, please provide details about whether you requested a teaming opportunity and SunTrust’s response); whether you were placed on an unfavorable or inequitable team; and examples of comparable non-African American FAs who received more favorable treatment with respect to teaming. H. ASSIGNMENT OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, RESOUCES, AND TRAINING This lawsuit alleges that SunTrust distributed business opportunities, resources, and training to Financial Advisors in a discriminatory manner. 1. Do you believe you were denied business opportunities such as assignment to a Premier branch, designations such as Premier Advisor, Wealth Advisor, Accredited Private Financial Advisor and Client or Hub Advisor, client leads, referrals, call-ins, and walk-ins because of your race? Yes No No Answer 2. If yes, please describe the opportunities you were denied and the underlying circumstances, including all persons (FAs and management) and/or policies involved, and examples of non-African American FAs with access to these opportunities, if applicable, and any other reasons you believe your race impacted your access to business opportunities.3. Do you believe that you were denied any resources such as qualified sales assistants, sales support, office space, expense or business development funds, or training because of your race? Yes No No Answer 4. If yes, please describe the resources you were denied and the underlying circumstances, including all persons (FAs and management) and/or policies involved, and examples of non-African American FAs provided with these resources. I. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT 1. Do you believe you were denied management guidance and support because of your race, or received different guidance and support from FAs who were not African American? Yes No No Answer 2. If yes, please explain why the provision of management support was discriminatory and include examples of non-African American FAs and how the support they received differed from your experience. J. RACIAL HARASSMENT/HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT 1. Do you believe you were subjected to racial harassment or a racially hostile work environment while employed at SunTrust? Yes No No Answer 2. If yes, describe in detail how you were racially harassed, and examples of what made your work environment hostile because of your race. (Include in your response specific statements made, by and to whom they were made, harassing conduct, approximate dates of such statements and conduct, the individuals engaged in the harassing conduct, and whether you were the subject of any racial steering of clients or markets.)3. Other than your response to the above questions, did you witness or learn about race-based remarks or racial hostility directed to other African Americans at SunTrust that impacted your work environment? Yes No No Answer 4. If yes, please describe the circumstances in detail, including identifying all persons involved and how they impacted your work and environment. K. COMPLAINTS OF DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION 1. Did you make any internal complaints about racial discrimination, racial harassment, or retaliation? Yes No No Answer If yes, please describe your complaint(s) and identify to whom you complained, and approximately when you made the complaint(s) (e.g., to management, human resources, legal, employee hotline, etc.).2. Describe any action taken regarding your complaint(s) (e.g., whether there was an investigation, finding, or any action taken by SunTrust).3. Have you ever filed a charge of racial discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) or a state or local administrative agency alleging racial discrimination, harassment, or retaliation against SunTrust? Yes No No Answer 4. If yes, please state when you filed the charge and describe the nature of your allegations and how the matter was resolved.5. Have you ever filed a lawsuit or arbitration against SunTrust alleging racial discrimination, harassment, or retaliation? Yes No No Answer 6. If yes, please state when you filed the charge and describe the nature of your allegations and how the matter was resolved.7. After you complained about racial discrimination or harassment, were you subjected to retaliation? That is, do you believe SunTrust took any adverse action against you because you complained internally, filed a charge of discrimination with the EEOC or state or local agency, or filed a lawsuit or arbitration? Yes No No Answer 8. If yes, describe the circumstances in detail, including identifying all persons involved and any adverse action taken against you and when. L. OTHER FORMAL AND INFORMAL LITIGATION AND SETTLEMENTS/RELEASES 1. Have you ever formally or informally asserted legal claims against SunTrust? Yes No No Answer 2. If yes, describe the nature of the legal claims and how you asserted those claims (e.g., whether you wrote a letter, hired a lawyer, attended a mediation, or took other steps).3. Has SunTrust ever threatened or asserted legal claims against you? Yes No No Answer 4. If yes, please describe the claims asserted by SunTrust and how those claims were communicated to you (e.g., did SunTrust send you a demand letter?).5. Have you ever been in litigation or arbitration against SunTrust? Yes No No Answer 6. If yes, describe the claims asserted and the outcome of the litigation.7. Have you ever signed an agreement or settlement releasing any claims against SunTrust? Yes No No Answer 8. If yes, PLEASE PROVIDE THE CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR A COPY OF THE RELEASE, and below, please describe the date and scope of the release and whether the release included claims of racial discrimination or racial harassment.9. Describe the circumstances leading to the release agreement, including whether you had filed a claim against SunTrust and if so, the type of claim (e.g., racial discrimination or retaliation, breach of contract, etc.); whether SunTrust had filed a claim against you, and if so, the type of claim; and whether you were represented by a lawyer or assisted by a government agency.10. At the time you signed the release agreement, were you aware of this class action lawsuit? Yes No No Answer 11. Did you incur any legal costs and/or have any ongoing financial liability as a result of any legal action described above? Yes No No Answer 12. If yes, please state the amount of your legal costs and any ongoing liability for legal fees and expenses.13. Did SunTrust agree to forgive repayment of a promissory note or other financial obligation in connection with your release agreement? Yes No No Answer 14. If yes, please describe.15. Did SunTrust pay you any money in connection with the release agreement, over and above any forgiveness of a promissory note? Yes No No Answer 16. If yes, how much? 17. Did you feel you were coerced or under duress to sign the release agreement? Yes No No Answer 18. If yes, please describe the circumstances in detail, including the specific reason(s) why you felt you had to sign the agreement. M. TERMINATION (IF APPLICABLE) 1. What was the reason for your departure from SunTrust/Truist?2. Were you given the option to resign rather than be terminated? Yes No No Answer 3. Were you terminated as part of a reduction in force or layoff? Yes No No Answer 4. Did you receive any type of severance package? Yes No No Answer 5. If yes, what severance did you receive and what claims, if any, did you release?6. What did SunTrust/Truist report on your U-5 as the reason for your termination? N. EMOTIONAL DISTRESS In order to seek recovery for emotional distress, you must complete this section of the Claim Form and may submit additional documentation with our Claim Form. 1. Have you suffered emotional distress that you believe is the result of racial discrimination, racial harassment, or retaliation you experienced at SunTrust? Yes No No Answer 2. If yes, describe in detail the emotional distress suffered and its impact.3. Did you or do you have any physical manifestations from the emotional distress suffered? Yes No No Answer 4. If yes, describe in detail these physical manifestations from the emotional distress suffered.5. Did you seek advice or care from a doctor, counselor, other medical professional, or spiritual advisor? Yes No No Answer 6. If yes, describe in detail the advice or care you sought and received.7. Were you prescribed medication due to your emotional distress? Yes No No Answer 8. Do you continue to experience symptoms of emotional distress or have permanent detrimental health effects as a result of any racial discrimination, harassment, or retaliation that you experienced at SunTrust? Yes No No Answer 9. If yes, please describe your symptoms of emotional distress and any permanent health effects. O. FINANCIAL LOSS 1. Did you suffer any financial losses because of racial discrimination by SunTrust? Yes No No Answer 2. If yes, please describe in detail the losses you suffered.3. Were you forced to file for bankruptcy or did you have a home foreclosure, IRS action, or other catastrophic financial event due to your experience at SunTrust? Yes No No Answer 4. If yes, describe the catastrophic financial events and circumstances (including whether you believe that your experience at SunTrust contributed to those events and why).5. Did you suffer any period of unemployment after separating from SunTrust? Yes No No Answer 6. If yes, for how long were you unemployed, and did you receive unemployment benefits.7. Do you believe your reputation and/or career were harmed by oral or written statements made by SunTrust (e.g., in U-5 disclosures or statements to clients or potential employers)? Yes No No Answer 8. If yes, please describe in detail the statements and how they harmed you.9. If not otherwise set forth above, describe how you believe you have been harmed by any racial discrimination, harassment, or retaliation you experienced at SunTrust and what other losses you have suffered.10. Are you still employed in the financial industry? Yes No No Answer P. POST-SUNTRUST EMPLOYMENT EARNINGS 1. If you wish for the Neutral to consider losses that you have suffered after your employment with SunTrust ended, you must list your post-SunTrust employment history and earnings and provide evidence of these earnings (e.g., W-2 form, 1099 form, tax return, Social Security Wage Statement, etc.). Employment ListEmployerDates of EmploymentJob(s) HeldCompensation Add Remove2. List your annual earnings for every year following your separation from SunTrust.3. If your subsequent employment was with another financial services firm, were you paid a recruitment bonus or promissory note? Yes No No Answer 4. If yes, provide the amount of the bonus or promissory note, describe the repayment terms, and state whether any amount remains unpaid.5. Describe in detail the basis of the amount of your recruitment bonus or promissory note (e.g., trailing 12 months’ commissions, minimum value of assets transferring from SunTrust).6. Identify the total client assets you serviced at SunTrust prior to your departure, the total client assets that followed you to your new employer, your trailing 12 months of production at SunTrust, and your subsequent production history post-SunTrust. Q. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please describe any additional facts or information supporting your claim of racial discrimination, racial harassment, or race-related retaliation or any additional information that you wish the Neutral to consider in assessing your claim and in understanding your experiences at SunTrust and the losses you suffered. (For example, if you believe you suffered racial discrimination, racial harassment, or retaliation not addressed by the above topics, you may take this opportunity to provide this information to the Neutral.) You may attach additional pages to complete your statement. R. INTERVIEW WITH NEUTRAL You have the option, but are not required, to meet with the Neutral to explain your experiences at SunTrust and answer any questions the Neutral may have. These 60-minute Interviews will be held by a video conference.Would you like to meet with the Neutral assigned to your case? Yes No No Answer Upload Supporting Documents for Claim Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, bmp, png, Max. file size: 16 MB, Max. files: 20. You may be required to submit additional information or documents if needed to fully evaluate your claim. By signing I swear under penalty of perjury that the foregoing information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief If you have any questions regarding the Settlement or this Claim Form, you can contact the Claims Administrator or Class Counsel: SunTrust Claims Administrator c/o Atticus Administration PO Box 64053 Saint Paul, MN 55164 Stowell & Friedman, Ltd., Class Counsel 1-312-431-0888 Unique ID
