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David R. Dunlap

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CRD#: 5711304
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

David Richardson Dunlap IV, who also goes by David R Dunlap IV, David R Dunlap, David R. Dunlap Iv, was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2009. David had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


David R Dunlap Iv | David R Dunlap | David R. Dunlap Iv

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

July 23, 2014 - June 25, 2018

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14023
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

July 23, 2014 - June 25, 2018

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14023
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

May 16, 2013 - July 11, 2014

BBVA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 27060
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

February 23, 2011 - July 11, 2014

PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110476
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

January 14, 2011 - May 16, 2013

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

BD
CRD#: 17086
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

December 23, 2009 - November 26, 2010

INTL ADVISORY CONSULTANTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 130888
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

November 18, 2009 - November 26, 2010

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 791
BIRMINGHAM, AL

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/16/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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#: 14023

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