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Synovus Securities, Inc.

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Client AUM

$7,621,297,428

Clients

11,964

Advisors

169

across 15 offices

About

Synovus Securities, Inc. serves a broad client base that includes 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 both investment advisory and brokerage services — including separately managed accounts, mutual fund/ETF model portfolios, unified managed accounts, financial planning, variable insurance contract advice, and access to alternative investments through its managed account programs.

The firm delivers portfolio management through a mix of discretionary and non‑discretionary programs on the Envestnet platform, using a client risk‑tolerance questionnaire to guide asset allocation and manager selection and applying internal and Envestnet due‑diligence processes to evaluate managers. SSI also refers clients to outside money managers, provides educational services for ERISA plans, and makes certain alternative and private offerings available only to accredited or otherwise qualified investors.

Noteworthy distinctions include its affiliation with Pinnacle Financial Partners (effective January 1, 2026) and related access to Pinnacle Bank and Synovus Trust Company, which enable a bank sweep program and occasional custody referrals; these relationships create additional revenue streams and potential conflicts that are disclosed in the brochure. The firm operates as a dually‑registered broker‑dealer and insurance licensee — retaining the ability to execute commission business and sell insurance and variable products — and has a recent FINRA disciplinary disposition (an Acceptance, Waiver and Consent related to supervisory failures, resulting in a fine) disclosed in Item 9 of its brochure.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops
Tax related services, administrative services

Expertise

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning engagements, typically $1,500 and up depending on complexity; flat fee arrangements for advisory accounts may also be negotiated.

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.40% paid to SSI plus 0.13% to 1.02% subadviser fees plus 0.17% to Envestnet (Separately Managed Account Program) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.30% paid to SSI plus 0.13% to 1.02% subadviser fees plus 0.17% to Envestnet (Separately Managed Account Program) $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.20% paid to SSI plus 0.13% to 1.02% subadviser fees plus 0.17% to Envestnet (Separately Managed Account Program) $2,000,001+: 1.10% paid to SSI plus 0.13% to 1.02% subadviser fees plus 0.17% to Envestnet (Separately Managed Account Program) $0 - $500,000: 1.26% paid to SSI plus 0.00% to 0.18% subadviser fees plus 0.13% to Envestnet (Strategic Allocation Program, minimum $50,000) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.16% paid to SSI plus 0.00% to 0.18% subadviser fees plus 0.13% to Envestnet (Strategic Allocation Program) $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.06% paid to SSI plus 0.00% to 0.18% subadviser fees plus 0.13% to Envestnet (Strategic Allocation Program) $2,000,001+: 0.96% paid to SSI plus 0.00% to 0.18% subadviser fees plus 0.13% to Envestnet (Strategic Allocation Program) $0 - $500,000: 1.30% paid to SSI plus 0.25% to 0.35% subadviser fees plus 0.13% to Envestnet (Tactical Allocation Program, minimum $50,000) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.20% paid to SSI plus 0.23% to 0.30% subadviser fees plus 0.13% to Envestnet (Tactical Allocation Program) $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.10% paid to SSI plus 0.20% to 0.25% subadviser fees plus 0.13% to Envestnet (Tactical Allocation Program) $2,000,001+: 1.00% paid to SSI plus 0.15% to 0.25% subadviser fees plus 0.13% to Envestnet (Tactical Allocation Program) $0 - $500,000: 1.15% paid to SSI plus 0.10% subadviser fees plus 0.10% to Envestnet (Foundations program, minimum $15,000) $500,001 - $2,000,000: 1.05% paid to SSI plus 0.10% subadviser fees plus 0.10% to Envestnet (Foundations program) $2,000,001+: 0.95% paid to SSI plus 0.10% subadviser fees plus 0.10% to Envestnet (Foundations program) $0 - $500,000: 1.46% paid to SSI plus 0.08% to Envestnet (Advisor Directed Program, minimum $100,000) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.36% paid to SSI plus 0.08% to Envestnet (Advisor Directed Program) $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.26% paid to SSI plus 0.08% to Envestnet (Advisor Directed Program) $2,000,001+: 1.16% paid to SSI plus 0.08% to Envestnet (Advisor Directed Program) $0 - $500,000: 1.40% paid to SSI plus 0.15% to 0.67% subadviser fees plus 0.12% to Envestnet (Unified Managed Account Program, minimum $100,000) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.30% paid to SSI plus 0.15% to 0.67% subadviser fees plus 0.12% to Envestnet (Unified Managed Account Program) $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.20% paid to SSI plus 0.15% to 0.67% subadviser fees plus 0.12% to Envestnet (Unified Managed Account Program) $2,000,001+: 1.10% paid to SSI plus 0.15% to 0.67% subadviser fees plus 0.12% to Envestnet (Unified Managed Account Program)

Commissions

Commission-based compensation for brokerage accounts and insurance product sales.

Project-based

Hourly financial planning services at rates from $150 to $300 depending on complexity and advisor experience.

Other

Account minimum: $15,000 Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee of $500 for Variable Insurance Contract Program. Fee-only: Financial planning fees starting at $1,500 per comprehensive plan or $150 to $300 per hour depending on complexity; fees negotiable.

Main office

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33 W 14th Street, 3rd Floor

Columbus GA 31901

Advisors at this office

20

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Also doing business as

Calumet Financial Associates Inc. · Calumet Financial Associates, Inc. · Creative Financial Group, A Division Of Synovus Securities, Inc. · Synovus Financial Planning Services · Synovus Securities, Inc.

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Michael S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Alpharetta, GA

Synovus Securities, Inc.

Michael Sava is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Synovus Securities, Inc., joining in 2023, and has previously worked at firms including Wiser Wealth Management, McCormack Financial Planning Inc., FirsTrust LLC, and Merrill. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth investors, as well as institutional clients such as banks, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both investment advisory and brokerage services, including access to alternative investments and portfolio management through discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Robert H

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Synovus Securities, Inc.

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.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Blake B

Series 66

Columbus, GA

Synovus Securities, Inc.

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.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Robert B

Series 63, Series 65

Panama City Beach, FL

Synovus Securities, Inc.

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.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Adam C

Series 63, Series 66

Columbus, GA

Synovus Securities, Inc.

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.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Nancy L

Series 66

Newnan, GA

Synovus Securities, Inc.

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.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Aimee H

Series 63, Series 65

Charleston, SC

Synovus Securities, Inc.

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.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Lisa W

Series 63, Series 66

Newnan, GA

Synovus Securities, Inc.

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.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Dave J

Series 63, Series 66

Newnan, GA

Synovus Securities, Inc.

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.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Scott M

Series 66

Atlanta, GA

Synovus Securities, Inc.

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.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Felicia V

Series 66

Newnan, GA

Synovus Securities, Inc.

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.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Harold S

Series 66

Newnan, GA

Synovus Securities, Inc.

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.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Elizabeth E

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Synovus Securities, Inc.

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.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Gene G

Series 63, Series 66

Columbus, GA

Synovus Securities, Inc.

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.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Erika C

Series 63, Series 65

Newnan, GA

Synovus Securities, Inc.

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.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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