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Robert E. Cowles
SYNOVUS SECURITIES
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
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CRD#: 2846368
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Professional summary
Robert Eckfeldt Cowles, who also goes by Bob Cowles, is a registered financial professional currently at SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. located in Columbus, Georgia.
Robert is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Robert has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 53 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Bob Cowles
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 25, 2003 - Present
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 33 W 14th Street 3rd Floor, Columbus, GA 31901RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
COLUMBUS, GA
Past
February 15, 2000 - February 19, 2003
SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13318
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past
May 29, 1998 - December 3, 1999
QUICK & REILLY, INC.
BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 6, 1998 - May 6, 1998
UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13787
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
March 18, 1997 - March 15, 1998
J.C. BRADFORD & CO.
BD
CRD#: 1287
NEW YORK, NY
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".
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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
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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
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Alabama(1/2/2018)
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Alaska(1/2/2018)
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Arizona(1/2/2018)
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Arkansas(1/2/2018)
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California(1/2/2018)
RR
Colorado(1/2/2018)
RR
Connecticut(1/2/2018)
RR
Delaware(1/2/2018)
RR
District of Columbia(1/2/2018)
RR
Florida(1/2/2018)
RR
Georgia(2/25/2003)
RR
Hawaii(1/2/2018)
RR
Idaho(1/2/2018)
RR
Illinois(1/2/2018)
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Indiana(1/2/2018)
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Iowa(1/2/2018)
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Kansas(1/2/2018)
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Kentucky(1/2/2018)
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Louisiana(1/2/2018)
RR
Maine(1/2/2018)
RR
Maryland(1/2/2018)
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Massachusetts(1/2/2018)
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Michigan(1/2/2018)
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Minnesota(1/2/2018)
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Mississippi(1/2/2018)
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Missouri(1/2/2018)
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Montana(1/2/2018)
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Nebraska(1/2/2018)
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Nevada(1/2/2018)
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New Hampshire(1/2/2018)
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New Jersey(1/2/2018)
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New Mexico(1/2/2018)
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New York(1/2/2018)
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North Carolina(1/7/2018)
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North Dakota(1/2/2018)
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Ohio(1/2/2018)
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Oklahoma(1/2/2018)
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Oregon(1/2/2018)
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Pennsylvania(1/2/2018)
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Puerto Rico(1/2/2018)
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Rhode Island(1/2/2018)
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South Carolina(1/2/2018)
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South Dakota(1/2/2018)
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Tennessee(1/2/2018)
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Texas(1/2/2018)
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Utah(1/2/2018)
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Vermont(1/2/2018)
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Virgin Islands(3/4/2021)
RR
Virginia(1/2/2018)
RR
Washington(1/2/2018)
RR
West Virginia(1/2/2018)
RR
Wisconsin(1/2/2018)
RR
Wyoming(1/2/2018)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative 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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