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Karen S. Burke
SYNOVUS SECURITIES
Pensacola, FL 32502
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CRD#: 4894827
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Professional summary
Karen S Burke, who also goes by Karen Bush Burke, Karen Sue Burke, Karen Bush Burke, Karen Sue Bush, is a registered financial advisor currently at SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. located in Pensacola, Florida.
Karen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Karen has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Karen Bush Burke | Karen Sue Burke | Karen Bush Burke | Karen Sue Bush
Other business activities
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PENSACOLA OPERA | 75 S TARRAGONA STREET, PENSACOLA FL | NON-PROFIT - ARTS AND CUTURE | TRUSTEE | 2 HRS/MO | 0 HRS DURING TRADING | NOT INVESTMENT RELATED | 08/01/2018 | SIT ON THE BOARD AS A TRUSTEE. PAY AN ANNUAL FEE OF $1000.00 TO SIT ON BOARD VIA SYNOVUS. | NO COMPENSATION WHITE SANDS LEASEHOLDERS ASSOCIATION | P.O. BOX 11123, PENSACOLA, FL 32524 | HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION | SECRETARY | 1 HR/MO | 0 HRS DURING TRADING | NOT INVESTMENT RELATED |MAIL OUT PROXIES AND PRIOR YEARS MINUTES BEFORE ANNUAL MEETING. TAKE MINUTES AND RECORD THEM FOR 40 HOMEOWNERS DURING EVERY BOARD MEETING| NO DIRECT COMPENSATION. THE BOARD WAIVES MY ANNUAL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION FEES FOR MY UNIT, WHICH ARE $600 ANNUALLY. ANY ASSESSMENTS FOR REPAIRS ARE NOT WAIVED. BURKE FAMILY TRUST| 4/2018|2707 EDMUND DRIVE GULF BREEZE, FLORIDA|TRUSTEE|REVOCABLE TRUST|2 HOURS PER MONTH|0 DURING TRADING HOURS|NOT INVESTMENT RELATED|TOWNHOUSE AND CONDO OWNED BY THE TRUST AND RENTAL INCOME IS RECEIVED. RENTALS ARE MANAGED BY PENSACOLA BEACH RENTALS.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 14, 2017 - Present
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 125 W. Romana Street Suite 400, Pensacola, FL 32502RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
Pensacola, FL
Current
August 8, 2017 - Present
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 125 W. Romana Street Suite 400, Pensacola, FL 32502RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
Pensacola, FL
Past
May 16, 2013 - August 2, 2017
BBVA SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 27060
PENSACOLA, FL
Past
October 7, 2011 - May 16, 2013
BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC
BD
CRD#: 17086
PENSACOLA, FL
Past
February 10, 2006 - May 4, 2011
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 17499
DESTIN, FL
Past
January 19, 2005 - May 4, 2011
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17499
DESTIN, FL
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
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(11/14/2017)
IAR
Alabama(11/14/2017)
RR
Florida(8/8/2017)
IAR
Florida(12/4/2017)
RR
Illinois(2/2/2022)
IAR
Illinois(2/10/2022)
RR
Louisiana(10/23/2024)
IAR
Louisiana(10/30/2024)
RR
South Carolina(4/9/2024)
IAR
South Carolina(4/9/2024)
RR
Tennessee(1/8/2024)
RR
Texas(3/14/2022)
IAR
Texas(3/14/2022)
RR
Virginia(9/25/2020)
IAR
Virginia(9/28/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
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)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP. | 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 |
| HILL, JAYNE BARRY | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT OF WEALTH SERVICES | 7660902 |
| 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 | 11,990 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 7,086,116,735 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 10 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2024 | ||
| 10/27/2023 |
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