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Michael S Sava

CFP®, CIMA®
SYNOVUS SECURITIES
ALPHARETTA, GA
·CRD# 2355134·33 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael S Sava, CFP®, CIMA®, who also goes by Michael Stephen Sava Jr, Michael Stephen Sava, is a registered financial advisor currently at SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. located in Alpharetta, Georgia. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Michael has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 65, Series 7TO and Series 7 exams.

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Fee Structure

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

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Active Clients

Other Aliases

Michael Stephen Sava Jr, Michael Stephen Sava

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2012
CIMA®
Certified Investment Management Analyst

Years of Experience

33 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.Current·CRD# 14023
RIA
BD
8025 Westside Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009
April 20, 2023 - Present
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.Current·CRD# 14023
RIA
BD
8025 Westside Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009
August 25, 2023 - Present

Past

WISER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INCPast·CRD# 125282
RIA
Marietta, GA
September 20, 2022 - January 3, 2023
MCCORMACK FINANCIAL PLANNING INC.Past·CRD# 136857
RIA
Atlanta, GA
August 12, 2020 - April 1, 2022
FIRSTRUSTPast·CRD# 111800
RIA
Atlanta, GA
February 10, 2014 - July 31, 2020
HENSSLER FINANCIALPast·CRD# 104545
RIA
Kennesaw, GA
May 17, 2012 - February 7, 2013
ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.Past·CRD# 16853
BD
Kennesaw, GA
April 17, 2012 - February 7, 2013
QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.Past·CRD# 16783
RIA
Atlanta, GA
May 6, 2011 - November 10, 2011
QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.Past·CRD# 16783
BD
Laguna Hills, CA
April 19, 2011 - November 10, 2011
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 7691
RIA
Atlanta, GA
October 24, 2006 - May 8, 2009
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 7691
BD
Atlanta, GA
October 11, 2006 - May 8, 2009
KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.Past·CRD# 566
BD
Cleveland, OH
April 7, 2000 - September 18, 2002
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.Past·CRD# 7059
BD
New York, NY
July 22, 1994 - April 18, 2000
THE ROBINSON-HUMPHREY COMPANY, LLCPast·CRD# 723
BD
Atlanta, GA
July 13, 1993 - July 18, 1994

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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

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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
Alabama
(11/7/2023)
IAR
Alabama
(11/7/2023)
RR
Florida
(11/8/2023)
IAR
Florida
(11/8/2023)
IAR
Georgia
(4/20/2023)
RR
Georgia
(10/26/2023)
IAR
South Carolina
(11/7/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(11/8/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(11/8/2023)
RR
Washington
(9/2/2026)
IAR
Washington
(9/2/2026)

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 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 2023About the Series 63 exam

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Oct 2006About the Series 66 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jul 1993About the Series 65 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2023About the Series 7TO exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2006About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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