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Thomas T. Dierdorff
SYNOVUS SECURITIES
Atlanta, GA 30339
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CRD#: 2899623
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Professional summary
Thomas Ted Dierdorff, who also goes by Tom Dierdorff, is a registered financial professional currently at SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Thomas is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Thomas has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Tom Dierdorff
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 10, 2022 - Present
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 3400 Overton Park Dr Se, Atlanta, GA 30339RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
Atlanta, GA
Past
August 8, 2014 - September 17, 2021
REGIONS SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 159475
Atlanta, GA
Past
December 6, 2007 - April 22, 2014
TRUIST SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6271
ATLANTA, GA
Past
July 1, 2003 - June 19, 2007
WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 126292
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
October 15, 2001 - July 1, 2003
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
February 8, 2001 - October 15, 2001
WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 431
CHARLOTTE, NC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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.
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(6/10/2022)
RR
Arizona(1/4/2024)
RR
California(1/4/2024)
RR
Colorado(1/4/2024)
RR
Connecticut(1/4/2024)
RR
District of Columbia(1/4/2024)
RR
Florida(6/10/2022)
RR
Georgia(6/10/2022)
RR
Illinois(1/4/2024)
RR
Indiana(1/4/2024)
RR
Iowa(1/4/2024)
RR
Maryland(1/4/2024)
RR
Massachusetts(1/4/2024)
RR
Michigan(1/4/2024)
RR
Minnesota(1/4/2024)
RR
Mississippi(1/4/2024)
RR
Missouri(1/4/2024)
RR
Nebraska(1/7/2026)
RR
New Jersey(1/4/2024)
RR
New York(1/4/2024)
RR
North Carolina(1/4/2024)
RR
Ohio(1/4/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/4/2024)
RR
South Carolina(6/10/2022)
RR
Tennessee(6/10/2022)
RR
Texas(1/4/2024)
RR
Utah(1/4/2024)
RR
Virginia(1/4/2024)
RR
Washington(1/4/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(1/4/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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
280
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS INC. | 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 |
| 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 | 12,411 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 8,445,083,014 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 10 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | ||
| 11/22/2024 | ||
| 10/27/2023 |
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