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Neil Alan Knierim

SYNOVUS SECURITIES
Birmingham, AL
·CRD# 5798541·16 years experience

Professional Summary

Neil Alan Knierim, who also goes by Neil Knierim, Neil Alan Knierim, is a registered financial advisor currently at SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. located in Birmingham, Alabama. Neil is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Neil has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Fee Structure

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Neil Knierim, Neil Alan Knierim

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Years of Experience

16 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 14023
RIA
BD
102 Inverness Corners, Birmingham, AL 35242
June 5, 2025 - Present
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 14023
RIA
BD
102 Inverness Corners, Birmingham, AL 35242
June 5, 2025 - Present
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
Birmingham, AL
December 2, 2021 - January 30, 2024
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
RIA
Birmingham, AL
December 1, 2021 - January 30, 2024
PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.·CRD# 110476
RIA
Trussville, AL
April 5, 2017 - June 2, 2021
BBVA SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 27060
BD
Trussville, AL
April 4, 2017 - June 2, 2021
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1137
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Birmingham, AL
June 1, 2012 - March 31, 2017
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1137
BD
Birmingham, AL
May 9, 2012 - March 31, 2017
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
RIA
Birmingham, AL
April 2, 2012 - May 4, 2012
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
BD
Birmingham, AL
November 21, 2011 - May 4, 2012
EDWARD JONES·CRD# 250
RIA
Trussville, AL
July 26, 2010 - August 30, 2011
EDWARD JONES·CRD# 250
BD
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July 12, 2010 - August 30, 2011

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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
10/27/2023Cover 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
(6/5/2025)
IAR
Alabama
(6/5/2025)

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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 Jul 2010About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2010About 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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