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Christopher P. Brown
SYNOVUS SECURITIES
ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
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CRD#: 5420109
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Professional summary
Christopher Paul Brown, CIMA®, who also goes by Chris Brown, Christopher Brown, is a registered financial advisor currently at SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. located in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Christopher has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Chris Brown | Christopher Brown
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
August 19, 2015 - Present
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 8025 Westside Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
ALPHARETTA, GA
Current
August 14, 2015 - Present
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 8025 Westside Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past
July 16, 2010 - August 11, 2015
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
ROSWELL, GA
Past
November 13, 2007 - August 11, 2015
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
ROSWELL, GA
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(8/14/2015)
RR
Arizona(1/3/2022)
RR
California(8/25/2020)
RR
Colorado(6/26/2024)
RR
Connecticut(1/8/2024)
RR
Florida(8/14/2015)
IAR
Florida(9/23/2015)
RR
Georgia(8/14/2015)
IAR
Georgia(8/19/2015)
RR
Louisiana(7/5/2024)
IAR
Louisiana(7/18/2024)
RR
Maine(2/9/2023)
RR
Massachusetts(8/14/2023)
RR
Mississippi(7/1/2020)
RR
Missouri(7/23/2025)
IAR
Missouri(7/23/2025)
RR
New Jersey(12/13/2024)
RR
South Carolina(8/14/2015)
IAR
South Carolina(9/23/2015)
RR
South Dakota(1/16/2024)
IAR
South Dakota(11/25/2024)
RR
Tennessee(8/14/2015)
RR
Texas(9/25/2023)
IAR
Texas(7/3/2024)
RR
Virginia(9/18/2024)
Exams
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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