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Sergio Fernandez

Sergio Fernandez

CFP®
SYNOVUS SECURITIES
PINECREST, FL
·CRD# 1475124·40 years registered

Professional Summary

Sergio Fernandez, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. located in Pinecrest, Florida. Sergio is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Sergio has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Long-term Care
  • Education Planning
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Estate Planning
  • Insurance Planning
  • Employee and Employer Plan Benefits
  • Investment Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2002

Years of Experience

40 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.Current·CRD# 14023
RIA
BD
11315 S. Dixie Highway, Pinecrest, FL 33156
February 28, 2020 - Present
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.Current·CRD# 14023
RIA
BD
11315 S. Dixie Highway, Pinecrest, FL 33156
February 28, 2020 - Present

Past

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLCPast·CRD# 105644
RIA
Boca Raton, FL
July 19, 2003 - March 4, 2020
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLCPast·CRD# 10358
BD
Miami, FL
July 18, 2003 - March 4, 2020
COMPASS ADVISORY GROUP, LLCPast·CRD# 130685
RIA
Miami Lakes, FL
February 23, 2004 - December 31, 2006
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 19616
RIA
Miami, FL
June 26, 2003 - August 15, 2003
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 19616
BD
St. Louis, MO
May 15, 2003 - August 15, 2003
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 1137
BD
Des Moines, IA
May 20, 1997 - July 24, 1997
FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 305
BD
Edison, NJ
March 20, 1986 - April 4, 1997

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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)

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

280

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CREATIVE FINANCIAL GROUP ADV PART 2A (1/28/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS INC.SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. PARENT—
BROOKS, WILLIAM THOMASCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5028846
ELEAM, JENNA KELLEYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINOP7801582
GUNDERSON, GENE FREDERICKDIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE, TRUST & BROKERAGE2914172
KIRK, LEAH JEANETTECHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER2217286
LAW, ROBERT WARDPRESIDENT - CFG DIVISION1399885
MACHARIA, MWANGI JOHNDEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2723756
MCKENZIE, MICHELLE JESSUPROP2475731
SEXTON, GUY LEONARDEVP/DIRECTOR1204541
VARNER, ROBERT PARKERPRESIDENT2192715

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

12,411

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$8,445,083,014

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

10

Arbitration

2

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/22/2025Cover PageReport
11/22/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT - START DATE: 07/03/2003 - RESIDUALS FROM OLD DISABILITY INSURANCE AND LTC POLICIES - MEMBER - 0 HRS/MO; 0 HRS DURING TRADING - INVESTMENT RELATED - COMSSION RECEIVED FROM VARIOUS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CARRIERS - WILL RECEIVE RESIDUAL ONLY INSURANCE COMMISSIONS, RENEWAL FEES, ETC. FOR EXISTING BUSINESS TRANSACTED PRIOR TO 02/28/2020 ONLY.

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Colorado
(12/23/2025)
IAR
Colorado
(12/23/2025)
RR
Florida
(2/28/2020)
IAR
Florida
(3/9/2020)
RR
Georgia
(2/28/2020)
IAR
Georgia
(3/2/2020)
RR
Maine
(10/9/2026)
IAR
Maine
(10/13/2026)
RR
Mississippi
(4/29/2025)
IAR
Mississippi
(4/29/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(1/3/2022)
RR
New York
(2/28/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(1/7/2025)
IAR
North Carolina
(1/7/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(12/11/2024)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(12/11/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(6/17/2026)
IAR
South Carolina
(7/28/2026)
RR
Texas
(4/22/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Nov 2020About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 2004About the Series 63 exam

Series 6TO — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 6TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 2003About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1986About the Series 6 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Mar 1989About the Series 26 exam
FINRA
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Services Offered by Sergio

  • Long-term Care
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  • Business Succession Planning
  • Estate Planning
  • Insurance Planning
  • Employee and Employer Plan Benefits
  • Investment Planning
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  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
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