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Murry C. Vaughan
SYNOVUS SECURITIES
BIRMINGHAM, AL
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CRD#: 1359131
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Professional summary
Murry Caldwell Vaughan, who also goes by Murray Caldwell Vaughan, is a registered financial advisor currently at SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. located in Birmingham, Alabama.
Murry is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Murry has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 53 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Murray Caldwell Vaughan
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 2, 1999 - Present
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Current
July 28, 1999 - Present
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 800 Shades Creek Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35209RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
Birmingham, AL
Past
August 11, 1998 - July 28, 1999
SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16714
COLUMBIA, SC
Past
March 31, 1997 - December 23, 1997
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past
January 6, 1995 - March 31, 1995
ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19627
MONTGOMERY, AL
Past
October 9, 1991 - January 4, 1993
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past
October 17, 1988 - September 14, 1990
LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD
Past
May 17, 1985 - October 17, 1988
HOWARD, WEIL, LABOUISSE, FRIEDRICHS INC.
BD
CRD#: 414
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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(7/28/1999)
IAR
Alabama(2/7/2000)
RR
Florida(8/2/1999)
IAR
Florida(8/2/1999)
RR
Georgia(7/30/1999)
IAR
Georgia(2/24/2003)
RR
New York(12/6/1999)
RR
Tennessee(4/30/2018)
RR
Texas(9/11/2012)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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