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Michael J. Fetzer
SYNOVUS SECURITIES
Tampa, FL 33629
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CRD#: 3055285
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Professional summary
Michael John Fetzer is a registered financial advisor currently at SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. located in Tampa, Florida.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 8, 2019 - Present
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 4003 West Neptune Street, Tampa, FL 33629Office #2: 1255 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33953RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
Tampa, FL
Current
April 1, 2019 - Present
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 4003 West Neptune Street, Tampa, FL 33629Office #2: 1255 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33953RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
Tampa, FL
Past
September 12, 2016 - April 5, 2019
TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 283390
SARASOTA, FL
Past
December 13, 2005 - December 31, 2016
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 17499
SARASOTA, FL
Past
October 7, 2003 - April 5, 2019
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17499
SARASOTA, FL
Past
August 2, 2001 - December 31, 2001
NATCITY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16989
CLEVELAND, OH
Past
August 2, 2001 - September 10, 2003
NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17490
CLEVELAND, OH
Past
May 19, 1999 - October 16, 2001
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 27, 1998 - May 18, 1999
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
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
Alabama(4/12/2019)
IAR
Alabama(4/16/2019)
RR
Alaska(1/16/2024)
IAR
Alaska(1/16/2024)
RR
Arizona(4/12/2019)
IAR
Arizona(4/12/2019)
RR
Arkansas(6/14/2019)
IAR
Arkansas(8/16/2019)
RR
California(4/12/2019)
IAR
California(4/15/2019)
RR
Colorado(4/12/2019)
IAR
Colorado(4/16/2019)
RR
Connecticut(6/14/2019)
IAR
Connecticut(6/14/2019)
RR
Delaware(4/12/2019)
IAR
Delaware(4/15/2019)
IAR
District of Columbia(6/17/2019)
RR
District of Columbia(6/18/2019)
RR
Florida(4/1/2019)
IAR
Florida(4/8/2019)
RR
Georgia(4/12/2019)
IAR
Georgia(4/15/2019)
RR
Idaho(4/12/2019)
RR
Illinois(4/12/2019)
IAR
Illinois(4/29/2019)
RR
Indiana(6/14/2019)
IAR
Indiana(6/14/2019)
RR
Iowa(4/12/2019)
IAR
Iowa(4/15/2019)
RR
Kansas(8/10/2021)
IAR
Kansas(8/10/2021)
RR
Kentucky(6/14/2019)
IAR
Kentucky(6/14/2019)
RR
Louisiana(4/12/2019)
IAR
Louisiana(4/12/2019)
RR
Maine(6/14/2019)
IAR
Maine(6/14/2019)
IAR
Maryland(6/18/2019)
RR
Maryland(6/20/2019)
RR
Massachusetts(6/14/2019)
IAR
Massachusetts(6/18/2019)
RR
Michigan(4/12/2019)
IAR
Michigan(4/17/2019)
RR
Minnesota(4/12/2019)
IAR
Minnesota(4/16/2019)
RR
Mississippi(6/13/2019)
IAR
Mississippi(1/24/2020)
RR
Missouri(4/12/2019)
IAR
Missouri(4/12/2019)
RR
Montana(4/12/2019)
IAR
Montana(4/15/2019)
RR
Nevada(4/12/2019)
IAR
Nevada(7/1/2019)
RR
New Hampshire(6/17/2019)
IAR
New Hampshire(6/17/2019)
RR
New Jersey(12/4/2019)
IAR
New Jersey(11/12/2021)
RR
New York(4/12/2019)
IAR
New York(4/5/2021)
RR
North Carolina(4/12/2019)
IAR
North Carolina(4/12/2019)
RR
Ohio(4/12/2019)
IAR
Ohio(4/12/2019)
RR
Oklahoma(2/19/2020)
IAR
Oklahoma(2/19/2020)
RR
Oregon(12/13/2023)
IAR
Oregon(12/13/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/12/2019)
IAR
Pennsylvania(4/15/2019)
RR
Rhode Island(12/2/2022)
RR
South Carolina(4/12/2019)
IAR
South Carolina(4/17/2019)
RR
South Dakota(4/12/2019)
IAR
South Dakota(4/15/2019)
RR
Tennessee(4/12/2019)
RR
Texas(4/12/2019)
IAR
Texas(4/12/2019)
RR
Utah(12/15/2023)
RR
Vermont(8/30/2022)
RR
Virginia(4/12/2019)
IAR
Virginia(4/18/2019)
RR
Washington(6/17/2019)
IAR
Washington(6/17/2019)
RR
West Virginia(8/17/2020)
RR
Wisconsin(4/12/2019)
IAR
Wisconsin(4/15/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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Company Information
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CRD#: 14023Tampa, FL 33629TRUST BUT VERIFY
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