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David Correa

SYNOVUS SECURITIES
Coral Gables, FL 33134
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CRD#: 4517069
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Professional summary


David Correa, who also goes by David Correa Echavarria, is a registered financial professional currently at SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. located in Coral Gables, Florida.

David is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. David has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


David Correa Echavarria

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 16, 2026 - Present

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 121 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, FL 33134
RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
Coral Gables, FL
Past

September 21, 2021 - November 28, 2025

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
MIAMI, FL
Past

September 11, 2020 - June 2, 2021

BBVA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 27060
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 10, 2019 - March 12, 2020

BOFA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 283942
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 24, 2017 - May 10, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 25, 2002 - August 1, 2002

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI

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.

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
(1/16/2026)
RR
Florida
(1/16/2026)
RR
Georgia
(1/16/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(1/16/2026)
RR
Tennessee
(1/16/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/6/2017
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/16/2026
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 12/13/2021
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General 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)


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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 (1/28/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS INC.SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. PARENT
BROOKS, WILLIAM THOMASCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5028846
ELEAM, JENNA KELLEYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINOP7801582
GUNDERSON, GENE FREDERICKDIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE, TRUST & BROKERAGE2914172
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 Accounts12,411
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,445,083,014

Disclosures


Regulatory Event10
Arbitration2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/22/2025
Cover Page
11/22/2024
10/27/2023

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Company Information


SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 14023Coral Gables, FL 33134

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