Jeffrey W. Askins
SYNOVUS SECURITIES
Tallahassee, FL 32301
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CRD#: 1378301
Professional summary
Jeffrey Wayne Askins, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. located in Tallahassee, Florida.
Jeffrey is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Jeffrey has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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TALLAHASSEE REGIONAL ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL| START DATE: 06/01/1998|3600 MACLAY BLVD 200 TALLAHASSEE, FL 32312|PROFESSIONAL GROUP| BOARD MEMBER |2 HOURS PER MONTH, SPENT DURING TRADING HOURS|NOT INVESTMENT RELATED|PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND NETWORKING GROUP. INDUSTRY EDUCATION MEETINGS HELD 8 TIMES PER YEARS AT LUNCHEON LOCATION. KIWANIS CLUB OF TALLAHASSEE|START DATE: 03/01/1998|2321 ARMISTEAD ROAD TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308|CIVIC CLUB|TREASURER|5 HOURS PER MONTH, 5 HOURS PER MONTH SPENT DURING TRADING HOURS|NOT INVESTMENT RELATED|NO CHECKWRITING AUTHORITY, BOOKWORK ONLY. NO COMPENSATION. TALLAHASSEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA|START DATE: 06/01/2025|507 N CALHOUN ST. TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301|COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA| BOARD MEMBER|3 HOURS PER MONTH, 0 HOURS PER MONTH SPENT DURING TRADING HOURS|NOT INVESTMENT RELATED| MEMBER OF LARGE BOARD OF VOLUNTEERS | NO COMPENSATION.
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 2007
Experience
Current
January 15, 2019 - Present
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 601 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301Office #2: 101 S. Crawford Street, Thomasville, GA 31792RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
Tallahassee, FL
Current
January 18, 2019 - Present
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 601 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301Office #2: 101 S. Crawford Street, Thomasville, GA 31792RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
Tallahassee, FL
Past
December 21, 2011 - February 21, 2019
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
TALLAHASSEE, FL
Past
December 15, 2011 - February 21, 2019
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
TALLAHASSEE, FL
Past
August 19, 2010 - December 15, 2011
MOORS & CABOT, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 594
TALLAHASSEE, FL
Past
June 11, 2010 - December 15, 2011
MOORS & CABOT, INC.
BD
CRD#: 594
TALLAHASSEE, FL
Past
January 27, 2009 - April 13, 2010
BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 33856
ORLANDO, FL
Past
January 26, 2009 - April 13, 2010
BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 33856
ORLANDO, FL
Past
June 2, 2004 - December 31, 2008
BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 33856
TALLAHASSEE, FL
Past
April 28, 2004 - December 31, 2008
BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 33856
TALLAHASSEE, FL
Past
August 20, 1985 - December 31, 1989
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 265
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(2/21/2019)
IAR
Alabama(2/25/2019)
RR
Arizona(5/19/2025)
RR
Colorado(3/10/2020)
IAR
Colorado(3/10/2020)
RR
Florida(1/18/2019)
IAR
Florida(1/22/2019)
RR
Georgia(1/18/2019)
IAR
Georgia(1/24/2019)
RR
Illinois(7/21/2022)
IAR
Illinois(7/21/2022)
RR
Maryland(5/29/2024)
IAR
Michigan(1/17/2019)
RR
Michigan(1/18/2019)
IAR
Montana(1/15/2019)
RR
Montana(1/18/2019)
RR
New York(5/23/2024)
RR
North Carolina(7/15/2021)
IAR
North Carolina(7/15/2021)
RR
Ohio(5/29/2024)
RR
South Carolina(4/18/2024)
RR
Tennessee(10/10/2023)
RR
Texas(6/26/2025)
IAR
Texas(6/26/2025)
RR
Virginia(5/28/2025)
RR
West Virginia(4/18/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 14023Tallahassee, FL 32301TRUST BUT VERIFY
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