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Kevin S. Murray

SYNOVUS SECURITIES
TAMPA, FL 33607
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CRD#: 2451282
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Professional summary


Kevin Sean Murray, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. located in Tampa, Florida.

Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Kevin has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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DARBY LANE OF TAMPA BAY, LLC | START 12\15\2021 | 11903 DERBYSHIRE DRIVE, TAMPA, FL 33626 | PASSIVE OWNER OF THOROUGHBRED RACE HORSES | 1 HR/MO | 0 DURING TRADING | NOT INVESTMENT RELATED | COMPENSATED VIA POTENTIAL PURSE WINNINGS | PAYING FOR STABLE, TRAINING, AND VET FEES.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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: 1997

Experience


Current

October 24, 2016 - Present

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 4488 West Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
TAMPA, FL
Current

October 24, 2016 - Present

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 4488 West Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
TAMPA, FL
Past

August 16, 2016 - October 27, 2016

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

May 19, 1999 - October 27, 2016

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
TAMPA, FL
Past

May 14, 1999 - October 27, 2016

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
TAMPA, FL
Past

February 4, 1998 - April 29, 1999

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

February 17, 1995 - January 26, 1998

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
ST. PETERSBURG, FL

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
California
(12/15/2016)
IAR
California
(12/15/2016)
RR
Colorado
(1/27/2021)
IAR
Colorado
(1/27/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(12/20/2024)
IAR
Connecticut
(12/20/2024)
RR
Delaware
(10/23/2023)
IAR
Delaware
(10/23/2023)
RR
Florida
(10/24/2016)
IAR
Florida
(10/27/2016)
RR
Georgia
(2/7/2018)
IAR
Georgia
(3/26/2018)
RR
Iowa
(9/19/2017)
IAR
Iowa
(9/19/2017)
RR
Kansas
(7/10/2025)
IAR
Kansas
(8/20/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(3/30/2017)
IAR
Minnesota
(3/30/2017)
RR
Nevada
(8/9/2023)
IAR
Nevada
(8/16/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(3/20/2023)
IAR
New Hampshire
(3/20/2023)
RR
New York
(3/30/2017)
IAR
New York
(4/5/2021)
IAR
North Carolina
(3/30/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(3/31/2017)
RR
Ohio
(12/8/2016)
IAR
Ohio
(12/8/2016)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/3/2025)
IAR
Oklahoma
(9/3/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/30/2017)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(3/30/2017)
RR
Tennessee
(7/17/2023)
RR
Texas
(8/20/2019)
RR
Vermont
(7/6/2022)
IAR
Vermont
(7/6/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/1/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General 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)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

CREATIVE FINANCIAL GROUP ADV PART 2A (11/3/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC PARENT
BROOKS, WILLIAM THOMASCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5028846
ELEAM, JENNA KELLEYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINOP7801582
GUNDERSON, GENE FREDERICKDIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE, TRUST & BROKERAGE2914172
HILL, JAYNE BARRYDIRECTOR/PRESIDENT OF WEALTH SERVICES7660902
KIRK, LEAH JEANETTECHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER2217286
LAW, ROBERT WARDPRESIDENT - CFG DIVISION1399885
MCKENZIE, MICHELLE JESSUPROP2475731
SEXTON, GUY LEONARDEVP/DIRECTOR1204541
VARNER, ROBERT PARKERPRESIDENT2192715

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11,990
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,086,116,735

Disclosures


Regulatory Event10
Arbitration2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/22/2024
Cover Page
10/27/2023

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Company Information


SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 14023Tampa, FL 33607

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