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Stephen Robert Taylor

CFP®
SYNOVUS SECURITIES
BIRMINGHAM, AL
·CRD# 4943989·21 years experience

Professional Summary

Stephen Robert Taylor, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. located in Birmingham, Alabama. Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Stephen has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2012

Years of Experience

21 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 14023
RIA
BD
800 Shades Creek Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35209
August 10, 2015 - Present
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 14023
RIA
BD
800 Shades Creek Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35209
August 10, 2015 - Present
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 705
RIA
Birmingham, AL
February 13, 2013 - August 13, 2015
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 705
BD
Birmingham, AL
February 13, 2013 - August 13, 2015
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 4161
RIA
Birmingham, AL
February 13, 2007 - February 13, 2013
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 4161
BD
Birmingham, AL
February 13, 2007 - February 13, 2013
AMSOUTH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC·CRD# 111757
RIA
Memphis, TN
May 5, 2006 - February 13, 2007
AMSOUTH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 15692
BD
Birmingham, AL
April 28, 2006 - February 13, 2007
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
RIA
Birmingham, AL
August 29, 2005 - March 24, 2006
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
August 24, 2005 - March 24, 2006
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
August 24, 2005 - March 24, 2006

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Current Firm

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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)

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)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

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
MACHARIA, MWANGI JOHNDEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2723756
MCKENZIE, MICHELLE JESSUPROP2475731
SEXTON, GUY LEONARDEVP/DIRECTOR1204541
VARNER, ROBERT PARKERPRESIDENT2192715

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

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Other business activities

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CAROLINE CAVANAUGH, LLC. | 1424 PANORAMA DRIVE, VESTAVIA HILLS, AL 35216 | 01/24/2024 | REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY | MEMBER | 4 HRS/MO | 0 HRS/MO DURING TRADING HOURS | NOT INVESTMENT RELATED | COMPENSATION - RENTAL INCOME | IDENTIFY PROPERTIES, CALCULATE INCOME PROJECTIONS AND FINANCE PURCHAES

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(8/10/2015)
IAR
Alabama
(8/10/2015)
RR
Arizona
(6/27/2023)
IAR
Arizona
(7/10/2023)
RR
California
(8/1/2016)
IAR
California
(7/24/2020)
RR
Colorado
(8/21/2015)
IAR
Colorado
(11/24/2015)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/24/2025)
RR
Florida
(8/13/2015)
IAR
Florida
(8/17/2015)
RR
Georgia
(8/13/2015)
IAR
Georgia
(8/14/2015)
RR
Illinois
(1/22/2021)
IAR
Illinois
(1/22/2021)
RR
Indiana
(8/20/2018)
IAR
Indiana
(4/21/2022)
RR
Louisiana
(8/5/2019)
IAR
Louisiana
(8/5/2019)
RR
Maryland
(5/7/2024)
IAR
Maryland
(5/23/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(12/3/2015)
RR
Mississippi
(1/29/2018)
IAR
Mississippi
(4/24/2020)
RR
Montana
(9/24/2025)
IAR
Montana
(9/24/2025)
RR
Nevada
(5/9/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(9/22/2023)
IAR
New Jersey
(9/25/2023)
RR
New York
(6/27/2023)
IAR
New York
(6/27/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(10/11/2018)
IAR
North Carolina
(4/24/2020)
RR
Ohio
(4/13/2026)
RR
Oregon
(3/6/2020)
IAR
Oregon
(10/24/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/15/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(1/15/2025)
RR
Rhode Island
(6/27/2023)
IAR
Rhode Island
(6/27/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(5/24/2017)
IAR
South Carolina
(11/19/2019)
RR
Tennessee
(11/18/2015)
RR
Texas
(12/7/2017)
IAR
Texas
(2/7/2020)
RR
Utah
(3/19/2019)
IAR
Utah
(3/19/2019)
RR
Virginia
(3/14/2019)
IAR
Virginia
(3/14/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(3/14/2022)
IAR
Wisconsin
(3/14/2022)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jul 2005About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2005About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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