Truist reports 8.84% passive stake in ALPS ETF

Truist Financial Corporation reports a passive 8.84% beneficial stake in an ALPS ETF Trust exchange-traded fund with sole dispositive but no voting power.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Truist Financial Corporation (TFC), as parent holding company for Truist Advisory Services, Inc., reports beneficial ownership of shares of an exchange-traded fund issued by ALPS ETF Trust on a Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 7). Truist reports beneficial ownership of 59,687 shares, representing 8.84% of the class. The filing states Truist has no sole or shared voting power over these shares but holds sole dispositive power over all 59,687 shares and no shared dispositive power. Truist Advisory Services, Inc. is described as an affiliated Registered Investment Advisor.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 59,687 shares Percent of class: 8.84% Sole voting power: 0 shares +3 more

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Shares beneficially owned 59,687 shares Beneficial ownership in an exchange-traded fund issued by ALPS ETF Trust

Percent of class 8.84% Portion of the ETF class reported as beneficially owned

Sole voting power 0 shares Shares over which Truist Financial Corporation can vote or direct the vote alone

Shared voting power 0 shares Shares over which Truist Financial Corporation shares voting power

Sole dispositive power 59,687 shares Shares over which Truist Financial Corporation can direct the disposition alone

Shared dispositive power 0 shares Shares over which Truist Financial Corporation shares dispositive power

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, beneficially owned, dispositive power, Registered Investment Advisor

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Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Truist Financial Corporation reports beneficial ownership on a Schedule 13G/A"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

beneficially owned financial

"Item 4. | Ownership (a) | Amount beneficially owned: 59687"

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.

dispositive power financial

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 59687"

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.

Registered Investment Advisor financial

"Truist Advisory Services, Inc. an affiliated Registered Investment Advisor"

A registered investment advisor is a professional or firm that provides financial advice and manages investments for clients, operating under regulations that require them to act in their clients' best interests. This designation helps investors identify trustworthy advisors who are legally committed to providing transparent and fair guidance, much like a licensed doctor is bound to prioritize patient well-being.

FAQ

What percentage of the ALPS ETF Trust fund does TFC beneficially own in this Schedule 13G/A?

Truist Financial Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 8.84% of the class of an exchange-traded fund issued by ALPS ETF Trust, based on 59,687 shares held through its affiliated Registered Investment Advisor.

How many shares of the ALPS ETF Trust ETF does TFC report in this Schedule 13G/A?

Truist Financial Corporation reports 59,687 shares beneficially owned in an exchange-traded fund issued by ALPS ETF Trust, which the filing states represents 8.84% of the class of that security.

Does Truist Financial Corporation (TFC) have voting power over the reported ALPS ETF Trust shares?

The filing states Truist Financial Corporation has no sole or shared voting power over the reported shares: 0 shares with sole power to vote and 0 shares with shared power to vote.

What dispositive power does TFC report over the ALPS ETF Trust ETF shares?

Truist Financial Corporation reports sole dispositive power over 59,687 shares of the ALPS ETF Trust exchange-traded fund and no shared dispositive power, indicating only it can direct the disposition of these shares through its affiliated adviser.

Who is named as the affiliated adviser in TFC’s Schedule 13G/A for the ALPS ETF Trust position?

The filing identifies Truist Advisory Services, Inc. as an affiliated Registered Investment Advisor for which Truist Financial Corporation is the parent holding company in reporting this beneficial ownership.

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Available on EDGAR 09/04/2026 - 09:15 AM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/04/2026 - 09:14 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 7)

ALPS ETF Trust

(Name of Issuer)

Exchange Traded Fund

(Title of Class of Securities)

00162Q536

(CUSIP Number)

08/31/2026

(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): 00162Q536

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 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 59,687.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

59,687.00

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)

8.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA, HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: ALPS ETF Trust
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: P.O. Box 328, P.O. Box 328, Denver, COLORADO, 80201-0328.
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Truist Financial Corporation as Parent Holding Company for Truist Advisory Services, Inc. an affiliated Registered Investment Advisor
(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
(d)	Title of class of securities: Exchange Traded Fund
(e)	CUSIP No.: 00162Q536
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: 59687
(b)	Percent of class: 8.84 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 59687
	(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:	09/04/2026