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Keith W. Garner

SYNOVUS SECURITIES
Tampa, FL 33618
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CRD#: 5318725
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Professional summary


Keith William Garner is a registered financial advisor currently at SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. located in Tampa, Florida.

Keith is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Keith has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 14, 2019 - Present

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 13128 N Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33618Office #2: 2145 Cypress Ridge Blvd 1st Floor, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543Office #3: 11914 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33611Office #4: 4018 Tampa Road, Oldsmar, FL 34677
RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
Tampa, FL
Current

June 14, 2019 - Present

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 13128 N Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33618Office #2: 2145 Cypress Ridge Blvd 1st Floor, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543Office #3: 11914 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33611Office #4: 4018 Tampa Road, Oldsmar, FL 34677
RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
Tampa, FL
Past

August 31, 2016 - June 19, 2019

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

June 24, 2015 - December 31, 2016

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL
Past

June 22, 2015 - June 19, 2019

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL
Past

February 6, 2014 - June 29, 2015

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

February 4, 2014 - June 29, 2015

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

June 1, 2009 - February 10, 2014

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
PALM HARBOR, FL
Past

June 1, 2009 - February 10, 2014

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
PALM HARBOR, FL
Past

June 25, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
PALM HARBOR, FL
Past

May 25, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
PALM HARBOR, FL

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
Arkansas
(6/24/2019)
IAR
Arkansas
(6/24/2019)
RR
Florida
(6/14/2019)
IAR
Florida
(6/24/2019)
RR
Georgia
(10/17/2022)
IAR
Georgia
(10/17/2022)
RR
Illinois
(1/27/2023)
IAR
Illinois
(1/27/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/14/2019)
RR
Mississippi
(6/14/2019)
IAR
Mississippi
(6/24/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(9/2/2022)
IAR
South Carolina
(10/4/2022)
IAR
Texas
(11/22/2024)
RR
Texas
(11/23/2024)
RR
Virginia
(11/17/2023)
RR
West Virginia
(6/30/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/21/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 6/29/2007
Futures Managed Funds Examination
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#: 14023Tampa, FL 33618

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