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Joseph M. Petriccione

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CRD#: 3160747
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Joseph Michael Petriccione, who also goes by Joe Petriccione, Joseph Petriccione, was a registered financial professional .

Joseph is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Joseph had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Joe Petriccione | Joseph Petriccione

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1.)WEALTH ADVISOR THROUGH Synovus BANK, ASSISTING CLIENTS WITH NON INVESTMENT RELATED BANK PRODUCTS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

July 25, 2024 - September 29, 2025

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14023
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

May 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14023
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

January 21, 2014 - June 4, 2019

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 13, 2013 - January 21, 2014

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 15340
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 12, 2013 - June 4, 2019

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 13, 2012 - August 20, 2013

FIRST CITIZENS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC

RIA
CRD#: 140777
RALEIGH, NC
Past

January 19, 2012 - August 20, 2013

FIRST CITIZENS SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 140161
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

February 13, 2009 - January 10, 2012

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4161
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 11, 2009 - January 10, 2012

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

May 2, 2006 - January 7, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 24, 2006 - January 7, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 10, 2005 - March 23, 2006

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
TUCKER, GA
Past

May 27, 2005 - March 23, 2006

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
TUCKER, GA
Past

October 20, 2004 - June 15, 2005

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 15, 2004 - June 15, 2005

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 17, 2002 - October 12, 2004

SOUTHTRUST SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17922
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

August 19, 2002 - November 14, 2002

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 22, 2001 - November 14, 2002

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

November 28, 2000 - December 8, 2000

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 1, 2000 - November 29, 2000

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 12, 1999 - October 1, 2000

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8112
CHARLOTTE, NC

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/12/2024
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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#: 14023

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