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Guy L. Sexton
SYNOVUS SECURITIES
Columbus, GA 31904
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CRD#: 1204541
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Professional summary
Guy Leonard Sexton III, who also goes by Len Sexton, is a registered financial advisor currently at SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. located in Columbus, Georgia.
Guy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Guy has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 27 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Len Sexton
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 1, 1989 - Present
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 1695 Whittlesley Road, Columbus, GA 31904RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
Columbus, GA
Current
November 23, 1983 - Present
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 1695 Whittlesley Road, Columbus, GA 31904RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
Columbus, GA
Past
December 27, 1985 - October 20, 1988
CB&T DISCOUNT BROKERAGE
BD
CRD#: 17035
Primary Firm SEC Registration
This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
SS
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
CALUMET FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES INC. | SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. | SYNOVUS FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | CREATIVE FINANCIAL GROUP, A DIVISION OF SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. | CALUMET FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
CRD#: 14023 / SEC#: 801-19690, 8-34709
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/1/1983 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Alabama(1/30/1989)
IAR
Alabama(3/14/1991)
RR
Alaska(2/19/2025)
IAR
Alaska(2/19/2025)
RR
California(3/12/2025)
IAR
California(3/12/2025)
RR
Colorado(2/19/2025)
IAR
Colorado(2/19/2025)
RR
Connecticut(10/6/2023)
IAR
Connecticut(10/10/2023)
RR
Florida(2/1/1989)
IAR
Florida(2/1/1989)
RR
Georgia(4/16/1987)
IAR
Georgia(2/14/2003)
RR
Illinois(4/16/1987)
IAR
Illinois(1/2/2014)
RR
Kansas(3/12/2021)
RR
Kentucky(2/12/1996)
IAR
Kentucky(1/24/2005)
RR
Louisiana(10/19/2018)
IAR
Louisiana(10/23/2018)
RR
Maryland(2/19/2025)
IAR
Maryland(2/20/2025)
RR
Michigan(11/7/2019)
IAR
Michigan(11/12/2019)
RR
Missouri(1/2/2013)
IAR
Missouri(11/3/2015)
RR
North Carolina(11/20/1997)
IAR
North Carolina(1/10/2005)
RR
Ohio(9/4/2025)
IAR
Ohio(9/11/2025)
RR
Oregon(3/4/2019)
IAR
Oregon(3/6/2019)
RR
South Carolina(8/13/1993)
IAR
South Carolina(1/11/2005)
RR
Tennessee(8/24/1984)
RR
Texas(12/8/2016)
IAR
Texas(12/13/2016)
RR
Virginia(6/28/1995)
IAR
Virginia(12/8/2006)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
SS
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
CALUMET FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES INC. | SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. | SYNOVUS FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | CREATIVE FINANCIAL GROUP, A DIVISION OF SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. | CALUMET FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
CRD#: 14023 / SEC#: 801-19690, 8-34709
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/1/1983 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
33 W 14th Street 3rd Floor, Columbus, GA 31901
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 2628, Columbus, GA 31902-2628
Phone number
(706) 649-2327
Established
Georgia since 06/27/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
287
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP. | SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC PARENT | |
| BROOKS, WILLIAM THOMAS | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5028846 |
| ELEAM, JENNA KELLEY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINOP | 7801582 |
| GUNDERSON, GENE FREDERICK | DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE, TRUST & BROKERAGE | 2914172 |
| HILL, JAYNE BARRY | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT OF WEALTH SERVICES | 7660902 |
| KIRK, LEAH JEANETTE | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2217286 |
| LAW, ROBERT WARD | PRESIDENT - CFG DIVISION | 1399885 |
| MCKENZIE, MICHELLE JESSUP | ROP | 2475731 |
| SEXTON, GUY LEONARD | EVP/DIRECTOR | 1204541 |
| VARNER, ROBERT PARKER | PRESIDENT | 2192715 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 11,990 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 7,086,116,735 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 10 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2024 | ||
| 10/27/2023 |
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Company Information
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