Michael Sava is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Synovus Securities, Inc., where he has worked since 2023, following roles at Wiser Wealth Management, McCormack Financial Planning Inc., and Merrill. His career also includes experience at FirsTrust LLC and H&R Block. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm utilizes the Envestnet platform for portfolio management and provides access to alternative investments and educational services for ERISA plans.

Robert Hopper is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 license and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and involvement with Camp Mac. He serves as Treasurer of the Board of Chapter Advisors for the Theta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Inc., where he manages the organization’s balance sheet and financial statements. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors. The firm offers investment advisory and brokerage services through various managed account programs, utilizing the Envestnet platform to guide asset allocation and manager selection based on client risk tolerance.

Blake Bourne is a financial advisor at Synovus Securities, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Synovus Securities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Bourne serves as a referee for the Columbus Wrestling Officials Association, a position he has held since 2005. Synovus Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes the Envestnet platform to deliver portfolio management through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, guided by client risk tolerance and due diligence processes.

Robert Burts Jr. is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 36 years of industry experience. He has a long tenure at Synovus-related firms dating back to 1999 and recently joined Pinnacle Bank in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental condominium in Panama City Beach, FL. Synovus Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors, offering both advisory and brokerage services through various managed account programs and using a risk-tolerance framework to guide investment decisions.

Adam Cader is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Columbus, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank. He serves as treasurer for the Coastal Empire Disaster Relief Committee, a nonprofit organization providing guidance for those affected by disasters. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services across a range of products and managed account programs. The firm employs a risk-tolerance questionnaire and due diligence processes to guide portfolio management on the Envestnet platform.

Nancy Lanier is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked for Hull Barrett, P.C. for over two decades. Outside of her advisory work, Lanier serves as a trustee on the board of Augusta Preparatory Day School, participating in the school's annual fund and oversight activities. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services including managed accounts and financial planning. The firm uses a risk-tolerance approach to portfolio management and maintains affiliations that provide access to banking and trust services.

Aimee Horstman is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Synovus Securities and Synovus Trust Company since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a suite attendant for a local concert venue. Synovus Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, offering both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm employs a risk-tolerance-based approach to portfolio management through discretionary and non-discretionary programs on the Envestnet platform.

Lisa Wilson is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 21 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Synovus Securities and Synovus Bank, with a recent affiliation at Pinnacle Bank beginning in 2026. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm utilizes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs on the Envestnet platform, guided by client risk tolerance and due diligence processes.

Dave James is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Newnan, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Pinnacle Bank, Synovus Securities, Synovus Bank, Fidelity Bank, and BB&T Investments and Bank. Synovus Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services with a variety of portfolio management programs on the Envestnet platform and access to alternative investments.

Scott Mauldin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Atlanta, GA. He has 20 years of industry experience, primarily with Synovus Securities, where he has worked since 2003 with a brief hiatus between 2017 and 2018. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory and brokerage services including managed accounts, financial planning, and access to alternative investments through its managed account programs. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management on the Envestnet platform, guided by client risk assessments and due diligence processes.

Felicia Victoria is a financial advisor at Synovus Securities, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Synovus Securities since 2014, including roles at Synovus Bank and, most recently, Pinnacle Bank starting in 2026. Synovus Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors, offering both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm uses the Envestnet platform for portfolio management, combining discretionary and non-discretionary programs guided by client risk assessments and due diligence processes.

Harold Slade is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Synovus Securities, Inc. since 2018 and has prior experience with SunTrust Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services. Slade is currently based in Newnan, GA and joined Pinnacle Bank in 2026. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients such as banks, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory and brokerage services, utilizing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs on the Envestnet platform.

Elizabeth Edwards is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Birmingham, AL. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Synovus bank from 2009 to 2026 and Pinnacle Bank starting in 2026. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs on the Envestnet platform and refers clients to outside money managers while providing educational services for ERISA plans.

Gene Gunderson is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Columbus, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He serves as an officer and director of compliance for Synovus Trust Company, an affiliate of Synovus Securities. Synovus Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory and brokerage services, including managed account programs and financial planning, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management approaches.

Erika Chambliss is a financial advisor at Synovus Securities, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Synovus Securities and Synovus Bank since 2019, as well as Nationwide prior to that. Since 2026, she has been affiliated with Pinnacle Bank. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs on the Envestnet platform, and provides access to alternative investments and educational services for ERISA plans.

Adrienne Medlin is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Newnan, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at BB&T Securities, SunTrust Advisory Services, and Synovus Bank. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients. The firm provides both investment advisory and brokerage services, employing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs on the Envestnet platform, and offers access to alternative investments and educational services for ERISA plans.

Roderick Payton is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Synovus Securities in various capacities since 2007. Synovus Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients by offering investment advisory and brokerage services, including managed accounts and financial planning. The firm utilizes the Envestnet platform for portfolio management and combines internal and external due diligence to guide investment decisions.

Zachary Winchester is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Synovus Securities, Inc. and Pinnacle Bank, having worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory and brokerage services including managed accounts, financial planning, and access to alternative investments. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs guided by client risk tolerance and conducts due diligence on investment managers.

Travis Wade is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Synovus Securities, Inc. and has held roles within Synovus-related entities since 1998. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on finance committees for several nonprofit organizations and a church, assisting with budgeting and financial report reviews. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and brokerage services with portfolio management delivered through discretionary and non-discretionary programs on the Envestnet platform.

Jason Evans is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Newnan, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with Synovus Securities and Synovus Bank since 2016 and joined Pinnacle Bank in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a house flipping business with his wife, assisting occasionally with permits and licensing. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors, offering both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs on the Envestnet platform, guided by client risk tolerance and thorough manager due diligence.