Firm profile

Synovus Securities, Inc..

COLUMBUS, GACRD 14023Registration Status: ApprovedEffective since September 1, 1983SEC # 801-19690Latest ADV January 28, 2026

Synovus Securities, Inc. is an SEC registered investment adviser organized as a corporation with a primary office location in Columbus, GA. Its latest Form ADV filing, dated January 28, 2026, reports $8.4B in regulatory assets under management, 280 employees, 65 offices, and 12,411 accounts.

Assets Under Management
$8.4B
Employees
280
Offices
65 offices
Total Clients
12,411

Associated firm names

5 names listed
  • CALUMET FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES INC.
  • SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
  • SYNOVUS FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES
  • CREATIVE FINANCIAL GROUP, A DIVISION OF SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

Leadership

2 roles identified
CCOWilliam Thomas Brooks
CFOJenna Kelley Eleam

Advisory services offered

7 types reported
Educational seminars/workshops
Financial Planning Services
Other advisory services

Fee models offered

4 types reported
Asset based fees
Commissions
Fixed fees

Offices & Contact

Primary office

COLUMBUS, Georgia, United States

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Primary office regionOther reported regions

Shading shows states and countries with reported offices. Cities are listed below; shading does not indicate service coverage.

Georgia

COLUMBUSPrimary office · LAGRANGE · MACON · ROME · ATLANTA · ATHENS · ALPHARETTA · PERRY · VALDOSTA · SAVANNAH

Alabama

BIRMINGHAM · HUNTSVILLE · MONTGOMERY

Florida

PORT CHARLOTTE · FORT LAUDERDALE · WINTER PARK · PENSACOLA · SARASOTA · CORAL GABLES · TAMPA

South Carolina

COLUMBIA · CHARLESTON · SUMTER

26 office records listed · 65 total offices reported. Counts can use different reporting dates. SEC filers may list only their largest 25 additional offices.

Contact and digital presence

ADV profile links

Regulatory Assets Under Management Breakdown

Total regulatory assets under management$8.4Bas of January 28, 2026
Discretionary59.1%
$5.0B
59% of total RAUM59.1%
Non-discretionary40.9%
$3.5B
41% of total RAUM40.9%
Regulatory assets under management are split between discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Client Coverage Demographics

Top client segmentIndividuals represent 80.8% of total clients.
Top client categories% of clientsClients
1
Individuals
80.8%
10,026
2
HNWI
15.6%
1,938
3
Corporations
1.9%
230
4
Pension Plans
1.1%
131
5
Charitable
0.7%
86
Categories with <5 clients
Banking or thrift institutions<5 clients
Insurance companies<5 clients
Other categories<5 clients

Assets under management Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total AUM$8.4B
Total Accounts12,411
10Y AUM Change+$6.4B (+322.6%)

Private Funds

Private funds reported by Synovus Securities, Inc..

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Employee Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total Employees280
Clients per Employee44:1
10Y Employee Change+75 (+36.6%)

Historical AUM and employee figures reflect available SEC Form ADV filings under this CRD. Filing gaps may reflect registration status changes, dormant periods, state registration periods, firm restructuring, or other reporting changes. Rialytix does not interpolate missing periods.


Ownership

Reported direct and indirect ownership ranges

Each range applies to a separate reported relationship and should not be added together.

Reported ownership ranges

Highlighted bands show the percentage range reported in Form ADV.

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PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS INC.Direct owner · Schedule AInterest in SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
75%+

Bars represent the reported range at that individual ownership step, not an estimated percentage of the advisory firm. Indirect relationships may refer to intermediate entities rather than directly to Synovus Securities, Inc...

No indirect ownership information reported in the source’s Schedule B.

Reported ownership and control details

Form ADV · Filing date 2026-01-28 · Schedules A and B

9 entries
#Owner / person & roleInterest in entityReported interestControl personTitle / status acquiredSource
1GUY LEONARD SEXTONEVP/DIRECTORIndividualSYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesEVP/DIRECTOR08/1985Schedule APDF page 37
2ROBERT PARKER VARNERPRESIDENTIndividualSYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesPRESIDENT11/2022Schedule APDF page 37
3GENE FREDERICK GUNDERSONDIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE, TRUST & BROKERAGEIndividualSYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesDIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE, TRUST & BROKERAGE11/2022Schedule APDF page 37
4ROBERT WARD LAWPRESIDENT - CFG DIVISIONIndividualSYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesPRESIDENT - CFG DIVISION01/2011Schedule APDF page 37
5LEAH JEANETTE KIRKCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICERIndividualSYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER07/2006Schedule APDF page 37
6MICHELLE JESSUP MCKENZIEROPIndividualSYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesROP12/2020Schedule APDF page 37
7WILLIAM THOMAS BROOKSCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividualSYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER12/2022Schedule APDF page 37
8JENNA KELLEY ELEAMCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINOPIndividualSYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINOP11/2025Schedule APDF page 37
9PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS INC.SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. PARENTDomestic entitySYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.75% or moreCode EYesSYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. PARENT01/2026Schedule APDF page 37

Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.

Compliance & Disclosures

Filing dated 1/28/2026 1:07:58 PM

Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.

RIA or supervised-person involvementThe RIA reported that one or more events below involve the firm or its supervised persons.RIA responseYes
AFelonies2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
  • A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
  • B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions2 Yes3 No

Has the SEC or CFTC ever:

  • C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?Yes
  • C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?Yes
DOther regulatory actions1 Yes4 No

Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:

  • D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
  • D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?Yes
  • D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions1 Yes3 No

Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:

  • E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?Yes
  • E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
  • FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
  • GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No

(1) Court actions

Has a domestic or foreign court:

  • H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
  • H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No

(2) Pending civil proceedings

  • H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 10 source blocks

Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.

regulatory · block 1PDF pages 38–40
Regulator name — filed text
STATE OF NEW MEXICO DIVISION OF SECURITIES
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 1,840.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Consent

Action status / disposition — filed text

SSI ENHANCED SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES FOR ENHANCED MONITORING OF STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

THAT SSI CONDUCTED BROKERAGE BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE APPROPRIATE STATE REGISTRATION

Sanction detail — filed text

SSI PAID CIVIL PENALTY FO $500 AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENT OF $1,340 AND OFFERED TO RESCIND ALL TRANSACTIONS THAT WERE EFFECTED PRIOR TO NEW MEXICO REGISTRATION
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item

11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
STATE OF NEW MEXICO DIVISION OF SECURITIES
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions: 
CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
12/14/1998
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Mutual Fund(s)
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THAT SSI CONDUCTED BROKERAGE BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE APPROPRIATE STATE REGISTRATION
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
12/14/1998
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 1,840.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
SSI WAS ORDERED TO OFFER RESCISION OF ALL TRANSACTIONS THAT WERE EFFECTED FOR NEW MEXICO CLIENTS PRIOR TO STATE
REGISTRATION
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,

Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
SSI PAID CIVIL PENALTY FO $500 AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENT OF $1,340 AND OFFERED TO RESCIND ALL TRANSACTIONS THAT WERE
EFFECTED PRIOR TO NEW MEXICO REGISTRATION
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
SSI ENHANCED SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES FOR ENHANCED MONITORING OF STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
regulatory · block 2PDF pages 40–41
Regulator name — filed text
NORTH DAKOTA DIVISION OF SECURITIES
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 3,500.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Consent

Action status / disposition — filed text

SSI ENHANCED SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES FOR ENHANCED MONITORING OF STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

THAT SSI CONDUCTED BROKERAGE BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE APPROPRIATE STATE REGISTATION

Sanction detail — filed text

SSI REFUNDED COMMISSIONS TO NORTH DAKOTA CLIENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,785.43 AND PAID A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,500
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 

NORTH DAKOTA DIVISION OF SECURITIES
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions: 
CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
11/04/1998
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Mutual Fund(s)
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THAT SSI CONDUCTED BROKERAGE BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE APPROPRIATE STATE REGISTATION
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/04/1998
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 3,500.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
REFUND SALES CHARGE OF $1,785.43 FOR TRANSACTIONS MADE IN VIOLATION OF NORTH DAKOTA LAW
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
SSI REFUNDED COMMISSIONS TO NORTH DAKOTA CLIENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,785.43 AND PAID A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,500
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
SSI ENHANCED SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES FOR ENHANCED MONITORING OF STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
regulatory · block 3PDF pages 41–43
Regulator name — filed text
MAINE DIVISION OF SECURITIES
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 3,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Consent

Action status / disposition — filed text

SSI ENHANCED SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES FOR INCREASED MONITORING OF STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

THAT SSI CONDUCTED BROKERAGE BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF MAINE PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE APPROPRIATE REGISTRATION

Sanction detail — filed text

SSI PAID AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE OF $ 3,000
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:

11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
MAINE DIVISION OF SECURITIES
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions: 
CIVIL ADMINISTRATIVE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
09/01/1998
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)
Other Product Types: 

7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THAT SSI CONDUCTED BROKERAGE BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF MAINE PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE APPROPRIATE REGISTRATION
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/01/1998
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 3,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
SSI PAID AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE OF $ 3,000
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
SSI ENHANCED SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES FOR INCREASED MONITORING OF STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
regulatory · block 4PDF pages 43–45
Regulator name — filed text
RHODE ISLAND DIVISION OF SECURITIES
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 1,200.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Consent

Action status / disposition — filed text

SSI ENHANCED SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES FOR INCREASED MONITORING OF STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

THAT SSI CONDUCTED BROKERAGE BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE APPROPRIATE STATE REGISTRATION

Sanction detail — filed text

SSI PAID A $1000 ADMINISTRATIVE FINE & $1600 IN BACK REGISTRATION FEES
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates

If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
RHODE ISLAND DIVISION OF SECURITIES
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions: 
CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
08/19/1998
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THAT SSI CONDUCTED BROKERAGE BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE APPROPRIATE STATE REGISTRATION
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/09/1998
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:

12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 1,200.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
SSI PAID A $1000 ADMINISTRATIVE FINE & $1600 IN BACK REGISTRATION FEES
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
SSI ENHANCED SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES FOR INCREASED MONITORING OF STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
regulatory · block 5PDF pages 45–47
Regulator name — filed text
STATE OF CONNECTICUT SECURITIES DIVISION
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 4,140.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Consent

Action status / disposition — filed text

SSI ENHANCED SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES FOR INCREASED MONITORING OF STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

ALLEGED THAT SSI CONDUCTED BROKERAGE BUSINESS IN THE STARE OF CT. PRIORT TO RECEIVING THE APPROPRIATE STATE REGISTRATION

Sanction detail — filed text

SSI REFUNDED $ 5,423.59 IN COMMISIONS TO CLIENTS, IMPLEMENTED REVISED SUPERVISORY AND COMPLIANCE COMPLAINTS INITIATED BY CONNECTICUT CLIENTS FOR TWO YEARS AND PAID AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE OF $3,000 AND $1,140 IN BACK REGISTRATION FEES
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.

 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
STATE OF CONNECTICUT SECURITIES DIVISION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions: 
CONSENT
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
01/28/1998
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
ALLEGED THAT SSI CONDUCTED BROKERAGE BUSINESS IN THE STARE OF CT. PRIORT TO RECEIVING THE APPROPRIATE STATE REGISTRATION
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
01/28/1998
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 4,140.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
IMPLEMENT REVISED SUPERVISORY AND COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES, SUBMIT A REPORT OF ALL COMPLAINTS INITIATED BY CONNECTICUT
CLIENTS FOR TWO YEARS AND REFUND $5,423.59 IN COMMSISIONS TO CLIENTS
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
SSI REFUNDED $ 5,423.59 IN COMMISIONS TO CLIENTS, IMPLEMENTED REVISED SUPERVISORY AND COMPLIANCE COMPLAINTS INITIATED BY
CONNECTICUT CLIENTS FOR TWO YEARS AND PAID AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE OF $3,000 AND $1,140 IN BACK REGISTRATION FEES
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response

must fit within the space provided).
SSI ENHANCED SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES FOR INCREASED MONITORING OF STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
regulatory · block 6PDF pages 47–48
Regulator name — filed text
NASD REGULATION, INC
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 8,500.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)

Action status / disposition — filed text

ON OCTOBER 27,1999, SSI SUBMITTED AN EXECUTED LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER AND CONSENT FOR REVIEW BY THE NASD. AN $8,500.00 MONETARY SANCTION WAS PAID ON 6/20/2000.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

ON OCTOBER 25, 1999, SYNOVUS SECURITIES,INC RECEIVED AN UNEXECUTED LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER AND CONSENT FOR THE NASD. THE "AWC" RELATED TO ALLEGED TRADE REPORTING VIOLATIONS FOR TRADE DATES JUNE 2,1997 THROUGH JUNE 13, 1997. SSI HAS EXECUTED THE "AWC" AND ACCEPTS AND CONSENTS, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGED VIOLATIONS, TO THE ENTRY OF THE FINDING BY NASD REGULATION INC.

Sanction detail — filed text

TOTAL FINE OF $8,500 WAS PAID ON 06/20/2000
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
NASD REGULATION, INC
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions: 
ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER, AND CONSENT
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 

10/25/1999
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
MRD 199700194
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Equity - OTC
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
ON OCTOBER 25, 1999, SYNOVUS SECURITIES,INC RECEIVED AN UNEXECUTED LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER AND CONSENT FOR THE NASD. THE
"AWC" RELATED TO ALLEGED TRADE REPORTING VIOLATIONS FOR TRADE DATES JUNE 2,1997 THROUGH JUNE 13, 1997. SSI HAS EXECUTED THE "AWC"
AND ACCEPTS AND CONSENTS, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGED VIOLATIONS, TO THE ENTRY OF THE FINDING BY NASD REGULATION
INC.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/31/2000
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 8,500.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
TOTAL FINE OF $8,500 WAS PAID ON 06/20/2000
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON OCTOBER 27,1999, SSI SUBMITTED AN EXECUTED LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER AND CONSENT FOR REVIEW BY THE NASD. AN $8,500.00
MONETARY SANCTION WAS PAID ON 6/20/2000.
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regulatory · block 7PDF pages 48–50
Regulator name — filed text
ATLANTA OFFICE OF THE SEC
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 200,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement

Action status / disposition — filed text

SSI HAS AGREED TO HIRE A CONSULTANT TO REVIEW ITS COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES AND MAINTAIN SAFEGUARDS TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH WITH APPLICABLE LAWS
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

THE SEC ALLEGED THAT CONTRARY TO ITS REGULATORS, SYNOVUS SECURITIES THROUGH ITS NOW RETIRED PRESIDENT, CLARK REED, JR., INTERPOSED A THIRD PARTY BETWEEN ITSELF AND THE MARKET IN OVER 120 MUNICIPAL TRADES FOR 1988 TO 1991

Sanction detail — filed text

SSI WAS CENSURED BY THE SEC, PAID TO THE SEC A $200,000 CIVIL PENALTY, HAS AGREED TO MAINTAIN SAFEGUARDS TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND AGREED TO HIRE A CONSULTANT TO REVIEW ITS COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.

Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
ATLANTA OFFICE OF THE SEC
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions: 
CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE CEASE AND DESIST
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
07/05/1994
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Debt - Municipal
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE SEC ALLEGED THAT CONTRARY TO ITS REGULATORS, SYNOVUS SECURITIES THROUGH ITS NOW RETIRED PRESIDENT, CLARK REED, JR.,
INTERPOSED A THIRD PARTY BETWEEN ITSELF AND THE MARKET IN OVER 120 MUNICIPAL TRADES FOR 1988 TO 1991

8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/05/1994
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 200,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
SSI AGREED TO HIRE A CONSULTANT TO REVIEW ITS COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES AND TO MAINTAIN SAFEGUARDS ALREADY INSTALLED TO
INSURE COMPLIANCE
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
SSI WAS CENSURED BY THE SEC, PAID TO THE SEC A $200,000 CIVIL PENALTY, HAS AGREED TO MAINTAIN SAFEGUARDS TO INSURE COMPLIANCE
WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND AGREED TO HIRE A CONSULTANT TO REVIEW ITS COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
SSI HAS AGREED TO HIRE A CONSULTANT TO REVIEW ITS COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES AND MAINTAIN SAFEGUARDS TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH
WITH APPLICABLE LAWS
regulatory · block 8PDF pages 50–52
Regulator name — filed text
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 10,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)

Action status / disposition — filed text

FROM APPROXIMATELY FEBRUARY 1999 TO FEBRUARY 2002, A REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE OF SSI PERPETRATED A SCHEME WHERE IN HE CONVERTED AT LEAST $477,000 TO HIS OWN USE & BENEFIT FROM FOUR CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS. THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES IN EFFECT DURING THIS TIME PERIOD OUTLINED CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR CHANGING CUSTOMER ADDRESSES BUT DID NOT CALL FOR THE FIRM TO MONITOR REPORTS OF ADDRESS CHANGES OR FOR REVIEWING A CONCENTRATION OF UNRELATED ACCOUNTS LISTING THE SAME ADDRESS. LIKEWISE, THE FIRM'S PROCEDURES PROVIDED REQUIREMENTS FOR WIRE TRANSFERS FROM CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS, BUT DID NOT REQUIRE CUSTOMER SIGNATURES OR OTHER CONTROLS TO EFFECT WIRE TRANSFERS OR THE ISSUANCE OF CHECKS FROM A CLIENT ACCOUNT.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

THE NASD ALLEGED THAT SSI FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE ADEQUATE WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED WITH A VIEW TOWARDS PREVENTING CONVERSION OR MISUSE OF FUNDS.

Sanction detail — filed text

ON JANUARY 26,2004, SSI SIGNED A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER, AND CONSENT FROM THE NASD. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS THAT SSI FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, & ENFORCE ADEQUATE WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED WITH A VIEW TOWARDS PREVENTING CONVERSION OR MISUSE OF FUNDS. SSI AGREED TO CENSURE & A $10,000 FINE.
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.

ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS
2.
Principal Sanction:
Censure
Other Sanctions: 
$10,000 FINE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
01/26/2004
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
C07040013
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE NASD ALLEGED THAT SSI FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE ADEQUATE WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY
DESIGNED WITH A VIEW TOWARDS PREVENTING CONVERSION OR MISUSE OF FUNDS.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
02/06/2004
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:

12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 10,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
N/A
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
ON JANUARY 26,2004, SSI SIGNED A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER, AND CONSENT FROM THE NASD. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE
ALLEGATIONS THAT SSI FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, & ENFORCE ADEQUATE WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED
WITH A VIEW TOWARDS PREVENTING CONVERSION OR MISUSE OF FUNDS. SSI AGREED TO CENSURE & A $10,000 FINE.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
FROM APPROXIMATELY FEBRUARY 1999 TO FEBRUARY 2002, A REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE OF SSI PERPETRATED A SCHEME WHERE IN HE
CONVERTED AT LEAST $477,000 TO HIS OWN USE & BENEFIT FROM FOUR CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS. THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES IN
EFFECT DURING THIS TIME PERIOD OUTLINED CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR CHANGING CUSTOMER ADDRESSES BUT DID NOT CALL FOR THE FIRM TO
MONITOR REPORTS OF ADDRESS CHANGES OR FOR REVIEWING A CONCENTRATION OF UNRELATED ACCOUNTS LISTING THE SAME ADDRESS. LIKEWISE,
THE FIRM'S PROCEDURES PROVIDED REQUIREMENTS FOR WIRE TRANSFERS FROM CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS, BUT DID NOT REQUIRE CUSTOMER
SIGNATURES OR OTHER CONTROLS TO EFFECT WIRE TRANSFERS OR THE ISSUANCE OF CHECKS FROM A CLIENT ACCOUNT.
regulatory · block 9PDF pages 52–54
Regulator name — filed text
STATE OF FLORIDA, OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 37,500.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Stipulation and Consent

Action status / disposition — filed text

OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL YEARS, SSI DESIGNATED 15 BRANCH OFFICES IN FLORIDA ON ITS SCHEDULE E WITH THE NASD AND CONDUCTED BUSINESS FROM THESE LOCATIONS. SSI WAS UNAWARE THAT FURTHER ACTION WOULD BE REQUIRED TO FILE THESE LOCATIONS WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND HAD PREVIOUSLY INFORMED THE STATE OF FLORIDA THAT IT MAINTAINED BRANCH OFFICES IN THE STATE. THE STATE OF FLORIDA ALLEGED THE FAILURE TO REGISTER THE BRANCH OFFICES WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA VIOLATED CHAPTER 517 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES. ON JUNE 14, 2006, SSI, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, AGREED TO A STIPULATION AND CONSENT AGREEMENT.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL YEARS, SSI DESIGNATED 15 BRANCH OFFICES IN FLORIDA ON ITS SCHEDULE E WITH THE NASD AND CONDUCTED BUSINESS FROM THESE LOCATIONS. SSI WAS UNAWARE THAT FURTHER ACTION WOULD BE REQUIRED TO FILE THESE LOCATIONS WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND HAD PREVIOUSLY INFORMED THE STATE OF FLORIDA THAT IT MAINTAINED BRANCH OFFICES IN THE STATE. THE STATE OF FLORIDA ALLEGED THE FAILURE TO REGISTER THE BRANCH OFFICES WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA VIOLATED CHAPTER 517 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES. ON JUNE 14, 2006, SSI, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, AGREED TO A STIPULATION AND CONSENT AGREEMENT.
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.

This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
STATE OF FLORIDA, OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
STIPULATION & CONSENT AGREEMENT
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
06/01/2006
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
0273-S-6/06
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL YEARS, SSI DESIGNATED 15 BRANCH OFFICES IN FLORIDA ON ITS SCHEDULE E WITH THE NASD AND CONDUCTED
BUSINESS FROM THESE LOCATIONS. SSI WAS UNAWARE THAT FURTHER ACTION WOULD BE REQUIRED TO FILE THESE LOCATIONS WITH THE STATE OF
FLORIDA AND HAD PREVIOUSLY INFORMED THE STATE OF FLORIDA THAT IT MAINTAINED BRANCH OFFICES IN THE STATE. THE STATE OF FLORIDA
ALLEGED THE FAILURE TO REGISTER THE BRANCH OFFICES WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA VIOLATED CHAPTER 517 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES. ON JUNE
14, 2006, SSI, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, AGREED TO A STIPULATION AND CONSENT AGREEMENT.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Stipulation and Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
06/26/2006
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 37,500.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,

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j
p
g
p
(
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Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE STIPULATION AND CONSENT AGREEMENT WAS SIGNED BY SSI ON 06/14/2006 AND
SENT TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA, OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL YEARS, SSI DESIGNATED 15 BRANCH OFFICES IN FLORIDA ON ITS SCHEDULE E WITH THE NASD AND CONDUCTED
BUSINESS FROM THESE LOCATIONS. SSI WAS UNAWARE THAT FURTHER ACTION WOULD BE REQUIRED TO FILE THESE LOCATIONS WITH THE STATE OF
FLORIDA AND HAD PREVIOUSLY INFORMED THE STATE OF FLORIDA THAT IT MAINTAINED BRANCH OFFICES IN THE STATE. THE STATE OF FLORIDA
ALLEGED THE FAILURE TO REGISTER THE BRANCH OFFICES WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA VIOLATED CHAPTER 517 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES. ON JUNE
14, 2006, SSI, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, AGREED TO A STIPULATION AND CONSENT AGREEMENT.
regulatory · block 10PDF pages 54–56
Regulator name — filed text
FINRA
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 315,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)

Action status / disposition — filed text

FIRM REMEDIATED AND ADOPTED ADDITIONAL WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO SUPERVISE PROPER COMPLETION OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO SANCTIONS AND FINDINGS THAT, FROM JANUARY 2022 TO SEPTEMBER 2025, SYNOVUS FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ADDRESS FORGERY AND FALSIFICATION OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. AS A RESULT, THE FIRM DID NOT DETECT THAT ASSOCIATED PERSONS AT ONE BRANCH COLLECTIVELY FORGED OR FALSIFIED CUSTOMER SIGNATURES ON OVER 150 DOCUMENTS AND THAT FIRM PERSONNEL FORGED OR FALSIFIED REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES' SIGNATURES ON MORE THAN 500 DOCUMENTS. THESE ACTIONS CAUSED THE FIRM TO MAINTAIN INACCURATE BOOKS AND RECORDS, VIOLATING FINRA RULES 3110, 4511, AND 2010, SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AND EXCHANGE ACT RULE 13A-3.

Sanction detail — filed text

FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $315,000.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II

1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
FINRA
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
CENSURE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
10/02/2025
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2023080354703
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO SANCTIONS AND FINDINGS THAT, FROM JANUARY 2022 TO SEPTEMBER
2025, SYNOVUS FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ADDRESS
FORGERY AND FALSIFICATION OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. AS A RESULT, THE FIRM DID NOT DETECT THAT ASSOCIATED PERSONS AT ONE BRANCH
COLLECTIVELY FORGED OR FALSIFIED CUSTOMER SIGNATURES ON OVER 150 DOCUMENTS AND THAT FIRM PERSONNEL FORGED OR FALSIFIED
REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES' SIGNATURES ON MORE THAN 500 DOCUMENTS. THESE ACTIONS CAUSED THE FIRM TO MAINTAIN INACCURATE BOOKS
AND RECORDS, VIOLATING FINRA RULES 3110, 4511, AND 2010, SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AND EXCHANGE ACT
RULE 13A-3.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
10/03/2025
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 315,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $315,000.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
FIRM REMEDIATED AND ADOPTED ADDITIONAL WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO SUPERVISE PROPER COMPLETION OF

ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES.

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