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Robert B. Ward
SYNOVUS SECURITIES
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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CRD#: 4408859
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Professional summary
Robert Bromford Ward, who also goes by Rob Ward, is a registered financial professional currently at SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Robert is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Robert has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Rob Ward
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 13, 2026 - Present
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 201 E. Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Past
April 25, 2019 - April 3, 2026
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
Boca Raton, FL
Past
July 11, 2014 - December 31, 2015
BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 231
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past
August 18, 2010 - June 20, 2014
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
MIAMI, FL
Past
October 23, 2009 - July 21, 2010
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past
February 18, 2008 - October 23, 2009
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16361
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past
January 29, 2002 - October 14, 2005
ICBA SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 24088
MEMPHIS, TN
Past
June 26, 2001 - October 14, 2005
VINING-SPARKS IBG, LLC
BD
CRD#: 27502
MEMPHIS, TN
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
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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
Florida(4/13/2026)
RR
Georgia(4/13/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 4/25/2019
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General 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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