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Comer Brooks Woodruff Jr

SYNOVUS SECURITIES
ATHENS, GA
·CRD# 5162715·18 years experience

Professional Summary

Comer Brooks Woodruff Jr, who also goes by Bucky Woodruff, Comer Brooks Woodruff Jr, Comer Brooks Woodruff, is a registered financial advisor currently at SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. located in Athens, Georgia. Comer is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Comer has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Bucky Woodruff, Comer Brooks Woodruff Jr, Comer Brooks Woodruff

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Years of Experience

18 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.Current·CRD# 14023
RIA
BD
150 West Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601
January 2, 2024 - Present
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.Current·CRD# 14023
RIA
BD
150 West Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601
January 2, 2024 - Present

Past

THORNBURG INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INCPast·CRD# 106357
RIA
Athens, GA
September 22, 2023 - January 9, 2024
THORNBURG SECURITIES LLCPast·CRD# 14857
BD
Davidson, NC
June 28, 2022 - January 9, 2024
VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. LLCPast·CRD# 106494
RIA
Athens, GA
February 21, 2018 - June 10, 2022
VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLCPast·CRD# 37886
BD
Windsor, CT
February 20, 2018 - June 10, 2022
ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.Past·CRD# 16853
BD
Watkinsville, GA
January 28, 2014 - February 16, 2018
STADION MONEY MANAGEMENT, LLCPast·CRD# 112608
RIA
Watkinsville, GA
March 17, 2014 - February 15, 2018
JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLCPast·CRD# 5249
BD
Atlanta, GA
November 7, 2013 - January 14, 2014
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.Past·CRD# 8174
RIA
Atlanta, GA
March 23, 2012 - February 1, 2013
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.Past·CRD# 8174
BD
Atlanta, GA
February 29, 2012 - February 1, 2013
PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIPPast·CRD# 7325
BD
Andover, MA
April 8, 2008 - January 4, 2012

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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)

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

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Other business activities

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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
(1/9/2024)
IAR
Alabama
(1/10/2024)
RR
California
(1/2/2024)
IAR
California
(1/2/2024)
RR
Colorado
(1/4/2024)
IAR
Colorado
(1/4/2024)
RR
Florida
(1/3/2024)
IAR
Florida
(1/3/2024)
RR
Georgia
(1/4/2024)
IAR
Georgia
(1/4/2024)
RR
Illinois
(7/31/2026)
RR
Indiana
(1/6/2026)
RR
Kentucky
(5/22/2026)
IAR
Kentucky
(5/22/2026)
RR
Louisiana
(3/24/2026)
RR
Maine
(5/22/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(2/7/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(1/3/2024)
IAR
North Carolina
(1/10/2024)
RR
Ohio
(1/2/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(1/10/2024)
IAR
South Carolina
(1/10/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(1/5/2024)
RR
Texas
(1/3/2024)
IAR
Texas
(3/23/2024)
RR
Virginia
(1/5/2024)
IAR
Virginia
(1/5/2024)
RR
Washington
(1/10/2024)
IAR
Washington
(1/10/2024)

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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 Mar 2012About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed May 2008About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2010About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Apr 2008About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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