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Ryan P. Collin

SYNOVUS SECURITIES
ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
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CRD#: 4881579
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Professional summary


Ryan Patrick Collin, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Ryan P Collin, is a registered financial advisor currently at SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. located in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Ryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Ryan has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Ryan P Collin

Other business activities


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TARGET CORPORATION, INC. |12/07/2022 START DATE | 13055 GA-9 N, MILTON, GA 30004 | RETAIL | INBOUND EXPERT | 70 HRS/MO | 0 HRS DURING TRADING | NOT INVESTMENT RELATED | HOURLY PAY FROM BUSINESS | EXECUTE A DETAILED, ACCURATE AND EFFICIENT SORTING OPERATION OF THE INBOUND REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER TRAILIER. STOCK, BACKSTOCK AND ZONE PRODUCT ON THE SALES FLOOR. PRODUCT INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND AUDITS.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Current

March 1, 2023 - Present

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 8025 Westside Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009
RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
ALPHARETTA, GA
Current

February 27, 2023 - Present

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 8025 Westside Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009
RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

July 17, 2020 - July 25, 2022

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

July 17, 2020 - July 25, 2022

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

June 23, 2016 - July 17, 2020

INVESTACORP ADVISORY SERVICES INC

RIA
CRD#: 109011
BUFFALO GROVE, IL
Past

June 23, 2016 - July 17, 2020

INVESTACORP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7684
BUFFALO GROVE, IL
Past

April 26, 2016 - May 27, 2016

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
AUSTIN, TX
Past

October 20, 2015 - May 27, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

October 20, 2015 - May 27, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

June 1, 2010 - September 10, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 1, 2010 - September 10, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 29, 2006 - April 19, 2010

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 28, 2005 - April 19, 2010

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 3, 2005 - August 26, 2005

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
MALVERN, PA

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
(2/27/2023)
RR
Arizona
(2/27/2023)
RR
Florida
(2/27/2023)
RR
Georgia
(2/27/2023)
IAR
Georgia
(3/1/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(2/27/2023)
RR
Maine
(2/27/2023)
RR
Maryland
(2/27/2023)
RR
Mississippi
(2/27/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(2/27/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(2/27/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(2/27/2023)
RR
Texas
(2/27/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/31/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
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
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#: 14023Alpharetta, GA 30009

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