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Robert W. Law
SYNOVUS SECURITIES
Atlanta, GA 30339
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CRD#: 1399885
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Professional summary
Robert Ward Law, CFP®, who also goes by Buzz Law, is a registered financial advisor currently at SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Robert has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 27 exams.
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Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
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Retirement Planning
Elder Care
Insurance Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Buzz Law
Other business activities
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(1) AUSTRAL REALTY CORPORATION| START: 8/2/1990| BROKER | 3400 OVERTON PARK DR, SUITE 600, ATLANTA, GA 30339 | NO COMPENSATION | DUTIES: BROKER | 0 HRS/MO DURING TRADING | INVESTMENT RELATED (2) TATUM LAW LLC | START: 10/12/2005 | 3400 OVERTON PARK DR, SUITE 600, ATLANTA, GA 30339 | PARTNER | INVESTMENT PRIVATE EQUITY - MOSTLY ANGEL CAPITAL | 0 HRS/MO 0 DURING TRADING | DUTIES: REVIEW ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ANGEL CAPITAL FOR CO-INVESTMENT | NO COMPENSATION | INVESTMENT RELATED (3) TATUM INVESTMENT PARTNERS | START: 11/30/2003 | 35 N. MAIN STREET, JASPER, GA 30143 | ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PRIVATE EQUITY | 0 HRS/MO 0 DURING TRADING | REVIEW ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT, TOTALLY FUNDED, NO MORE INVESTMENT OBLIGATION |NO COMPENSATION | INVESTMENT RELATED (4) 379 NORTH MAIN AREA LLC | NOT INVESTMENT RELATED | 3400 OVERTON PARK DR, SUITE 600, ATLANTA, GA 30339 | INVESTMENT IN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY | PARTNER | START 07/19/2011 | 0 HRS/MO 0 DURING TRADING| WILL REVIEW ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES | NO COMPENSATION (5) GA400 AREA LLC | NOT INVESTMENT RELATED| | 3400 OVERTON PARK DR, SUITE 600, ATLANTA, GA 30339 | HOUSE RENOVATION | PARTNER | START 03/07/2011 | 0 HRS/MO 0 DURING TRADING | SILENT PARTNER | WILL SPLIT COMPENSATION AT SALE (6) COLONY PARK AREA LLC | NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, | 3400 OVERTON PARK DR, SUITE 600, ATLANTA, GA 30339 | INVESTMENT IN COMMERCIAL PROPERTY | SOLE PROPRIETOR | START 12/13/2010 | 0 HRS/MO | 0 DURING TRADING | WILL REVIEW ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES | NO COMPENSATION (7) BRISTOL AREA LLC | NOT INVESTMENT RELATED | 3400 OVERTON PARK DR, SUITE 600, ATLANTA, GA 30339 | INVESTMENT IN COMMERCIAL PROPERTY | SOLE PROPRIETOR | START 12/30/2010 | 0 HRS/MO 0 DURING TRADING | WILL REVIEW ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES | NO COMPENSATION (8) AREA FOUR LLC | NOT INVESTMENT RELATED | 3400 OVERTON PARK DR, SUITE 600, ATLANTA, GA 30339 | INVESTMENT IN COMMERCIAL PROPERTY | SOLE PROPRIETOR | START 02/28/2008 | 0 HRS/MO 0 HRS DURING TRADING | WILL REVIEW ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES | (9) FOOTHILLS LLC | INVESTMENT-RELATED: YES | ADDRESS: 70 FOOTHILLS PKWY, MARBLE HILL, GA 30148 | NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE | POSITION: PARTNER | START DATE: 8/1/2014 | APPROX #HRS/MONTH: 0 | #HRS DURING TRADING: 0 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REAL ESTATE INVESTOR; NO COMPENSATION RECEIVED | NO COMPENSATION (10) MARS THEATER DISTRICT | START 3/1/2021 | 117 N CHATTANOOGA STREET, LAFAYETTE, GA | LIVE PERFORMANCE THEATRE | INVESTOR | 0 HRS/MO | PARTNER | COMPENSATED BY PROFITS (11) Notary | 3400 OVERTON PARK DR. 6TH FLOOR, ATLANTA, GA 30339 | NOTARY PUBLIC | NOTARY | 1 HR/MO | 0 HRS/MO DURING TRADING | NOT INVESTMENT RELATED | NO COMPENSATION | NOTARIZE SIGNATURES OCCASIONALLY AS HE IS THE ONLY ONE IN THE OFFICE WITH A NOTARY.
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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: 1988
Experience
Current
November 30, 2010 - Present
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 3400 Overton Park Drive, Atlanta, GA 30339RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
Atlanta, GA
Current
August 1, 2001 - Present
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 3400 Overton Park Drive, Atlanta, GA 30339RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
Atlanta, GA
Past
August 28, 2002 - May 16, 2007
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14023
ATLANTA, GA
Past
October 26, 2001 - December 31, 2010
CREATIVE FINANCIAL GROUP LTD
RIA
CRD#: 105617
ATLANTA, GA
Past
March 5, 1998 - August 1, 2001
ROBERT ANDREW SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 44566
ATLANTA, GA
Past
March 3, 1989 - March 23, 1998
AEGON USA SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 13302
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past
January 15, 1986 - March 9, 1989
SOURCE SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8026
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(8/1/2001)
IAR
Alabama(11/30/2010)
RR
Alaska(9/2/2025)
IAR
Alaska(9/2/2025)
RR
Arizona(11/6/2012)
IAR
Arizona(11/20/2012)
RR
Arkansas(8/1/2001)
IAR
Arkansas(8/27/2015)
RR
California(8/1/2001)
IAR
California(11/30/2010)
RR
Colorado(8/1/2001)
IAR
Colorado(11/30/2010)
RR
Connecticut(8/15/2001)
IAR
Connecticut(1/23/2023)
RR
Delaware(8/1/2001)
IAR
Delaware(9/2/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(8/1/2001)
IAR
District of Columbia(2/3/2023)
RR
Florida(8/1/2001)
IAR
Florida(12/2/2010)
RR
Georgia(8/1/2001)
IAR
Georgia(12/1/2010)
RR
Illinois(2/11/2002)
IAR
Illinois(11/30/2010)
RR
Indiana(8/15/2001)
IAR
Indiana(11/30/2010)
RR
Kansas(8/15/2001)
IAR
Kansas(11/30/2010)
RR
Kentucky(8/1/2001)
IAR
Kentucky(9/2/2025)
RR
Louisiana(8/1/2001)
IAR
Louisiana(11/30/2010)
RR
Maryland(8/1/2001)
IAR
Maryland(11/20/2017)
RR
Massachusetts(12/2/2015)
IAR
Massachusetts(2/13/2017)
RR
Michigan(4/12/2002)
IAR
Michigan(10/14/2015)
RR
Minnesota(11/14/2001)
IAR
Minnesota(4/29/2019)
RR
Mississippi(8/1/2001)
IAR
Mississippi(1/1/2011)
RR
Missouri(8/1/2001)
IAR
Missouri(1/23/2023)
RR
Montana(8/17/2011)
RR
Nebraska(7/31/2019)
IAR
Nebraska(7/31/2019)
RR
Nevada(2/8/2021)
IAR
Nevada(2/25/2021)
RR
New Jersey(8/15/2001)
IAR
New Jersey(11/30/2010)
RR
New Mexico(6/20/2018)
IAR
New Mexico(10/7/2020)
RR
New York(8/1/2001)
IAR
New York(4/5/2021)
RR
North Carolina(8/1/2001)
IAR
North Carolina(11/30/2010)
RR
Ohio(8/1/2001)
IAR
Ohio(12/5/2017)
RR
Oklahoma(5/1/2023)
IAR
Oklahoma(5/1/2023)
RR
Oregon(9/2/2025)
IAR
Oregon(9/2/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(8/1/2001)
IAR
Pennsylvania(1/2/2014)
RR
Rhode Island(6/23/2014)
IAR
Rhode Island(6/23/2014)
RR
South Carolina(8/1/2001)
IAR
South Carolina(12/3/2010)
RR
South Dakota(10/6/2023)
IAR
South Dakota(10/6/2023)
RR
Tennessee(8/1/2001)
RR
Texas(8/1/2001)
IAR
Texas(11/30/2010)
RR
Utah(9/2/2025)
IAR
Utah(9/2/2025)
RR
Vermont(8/1/2001)
IAR
Vermont(9/2/2025)
RR
Virginia(8/1/2001)
IAR
Virginia(1/1/2011)
RR
Washington(8/1/2001)
IAR
Washington(11/30/2010)
RR
Wisconsin(5/4/2010)
IAR
Wisconsin(11/30/2010)
Exams
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
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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