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William H. Barnes

SYNOVUS SECURITIES
Sumter, SC 29151
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CRD#: 3126587
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Professional summary


William H Barnes II, who also goes by Harvin Barnes II, Harvin Barnes, W. Harvin Barnes Ii, William Harvin Barnes Ii, is a registered financial advisor currently at SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. located in Sumter, South Carolina.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. William has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Harvin Barnes Ii | Harvin Barnes | W. Harvin Barnes Ii | William Harvin Barnes Ii

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 9, 2009 - Present

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: One Broad Street, Sumter, SC 29151Office #2: 2411 Oak Street Suite 101, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577Office #3: 210 Central Avenue, Hilton Head, SC 29926
RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
Sumter, SC
Current

October 9, 2009 - Present

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: One Broad Street, Sumter, SC 29151Office #2: 2411 Oak Street Suite 101, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577Office #3: 210 Central Avenue, Hilton Head, SC 29926
RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
Sumter, SC
Past

July 12, 2004 - October 13, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SUMTER, SC
Past

May 4, 2004 - October 13, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SUMTER, SC
Past

November 6, 1998 - May 21, 2004

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO

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
(11/6/2017)
IAR
Alabama
(11/7/2017)
RR
Colorado
(2/5/2025)
IAR
Colorado
(2/5/2025)
RR
Florida
(6/24/2016)
IAR
Florida
(11/8/2017)
RR
Georgia
(10/9/2009)
IAR
Georgia
(12/20/2017)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/15/2017)
RR
New York
(4/12/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(3/16/2012)
IAR
North Carolina
(11/7/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/13/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(10/9/2009)
IAR
South Carolina
(10/9/2009)
RR
Texas
(7/14/2021)
IAR
Texas
(7/14/2021)
RR
Virginia
(11/6/2017)
IAR
Virginia
(11/6/2017)
RR
Washington
(10/20/2009)
IAR
Washington
(1/3/2022)
RR
West Virginia
(5/29/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/9/2004
Uniform Combined State 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#: 14023Sumter, SC 29151

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