Truist Financial (NYSE: TFC) discloses 30.56% of Sterling Capital ETF

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Truist Financial Corporation, as parent holding company for Truist Advisory Services, Inc. and Truist Bank, reports beneficial ownership of 399,701 shares of Sterling Capital Funds Exchange Traded Fund, representing 30.56% of the class. Truist has sole power to vote 313,815 shares and shared voting power over 18,530 shares, with sole dispositive power over all 399,701 shares and no shared dispositive power. This Amendment No. 2 is submitted solely to correct a prior July 10, 2026 submission by indicating that the reporting group should also be classified as a bank under Item 3(b).

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 399,701 shares Percent of class: 30.56% Sole voting power: 313,815 shares +3 more

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Beneficial ownership 399,701 shares Shares of Sterling Capital Funds Exchange Traded Fund beneficially owned by Truist entities

Percent of class 30.56% Portion of the ETF’s outstanding shares reported as beneficially owned

Sole voting power 313,815 shares Shares over which Truist has sole power to vote or direct the vote

Shared voting power 18,530 shares Shares over which Truist shares power to vote or direct the vote

Sole dispositive power 399,701 shares Shares over which Truist has sole power to dispose or direct disposition

Signature date 07/13/2026 Date Vice President Edward M. Kwiatkowski signed the amendment

Key Terms

beneficially owned, sole power to vote, shared power to vote, dispositive power, +2 more

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beneficially owned financial

"Item 4. | Ownership (a) | Amount beneficially owned: 399701"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

sole power to vote financial

"(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 313815"

shared power to vote financial

"(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 18530"

dispositive power financial

"(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 399701"

Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.

fiduciary capacities financial

"Truist Bank in various fiduciary capacities"

Parent Holding Company financial

"Truist Financial Corporation as Parent Holding Company for Truist Advisory Services"

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FAQ

What stake in Sterling Capital Funds does Truist Financial (TFC) report in this Schedule 13G/A?

Truist Financial reports beneficial ownership of 399,701 shares of Sterling Capital Funds Exchange Traded Fund, equal to 30.56% of the outstanding class. This reflects holdings across Truist Advisory Services, Inc. and Truist Bank in various fiduciary capacities.

How much voting power over Sterling Capital Funds shares does Truist Financial (TFC) have?

Truist Financial reports sole voting power over 313,815 shares and shared voting power over 18,530 shares. It also holds sole dispositive power over 399,701 shares and no shared dispositive power in the Sterling Capital Funds Exchange Traded Fund.

Why did Truist Financial (TFC) file Amendment No. 2 to its Sterling Capital Funds ownership report?

Amendment No. 2 was submitted solely to correct a July 10, 2026 submission. The earlier report failed to select Item 3(b) for bank status, and this amendment clarifies Truist’s classification as a bank in addition to other categories.

Which entities are included in Truist Financial’s (TFC) beneficial ownership of Sterling Capital Funds?

The reported ownership covers Truist Financial Corporation as Parent Holding Company for Truist Advisory Services, Inc., a registered investment advisor, and Truist Bank acting in various fiduciary capacities. These affiliated entities hold the reported ETF shares.

Who signed the Truist Financial (TFC) Schedule 13G/A amendment for Sterling Capital Funds and on what date?

The amendment was signed by Edward M. Kwiatkowski, Vice President, on July 13, 2026. His signature attests to the accuracy of the reported beneficial ownership and the correction regarding Truist’s bank classification.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 2)

STERLING CAPITAL FUNDS

(Name of Issuer)

Exchange Traded Fund

(Title of Class of Securities)

85917K447

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 85917K447

1

Names of Reporting Persons

TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

NORTH CAROLINA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 313,815.00
6	Shared Voting Power 18,530.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 399,701.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

399,701.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

30.6 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA, HC, BK

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: This amendment is being filed solely to correct filing on 7/10/2026. Item 3b (Bank) was incorrectly not selected on previous filing.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: STERLING CAPITAL FUNDS
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 434 FAYETTEVILLE ST, 434 FAYETTEVILLE ST, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, 27601.
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Truist Financial Corporation as Parent Holding Company for Truist Advisory Services, Inc. an affiliated Registered Investment Advisor and Truist Bank in various fiduciary capacities
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 214 North Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202
(c)	Citizenship: Truist Financial Corporation is a North Carolina Corporation; Truist Advisory Services, Inc. is a Delaware Corporation; Truist Bank is North Carolina Commercial Banking Association
(d)	Title of class of securities: Exchange Traded Fund
(e)	CUSIP No.: 85917K447
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 399701
(b)	Percent of class: 30.56 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 313815
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 18530
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 399701
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP

Signature:	Edward M. Kwiatkowski
Name/Title:	Vice President
Date:	07/13/2026