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Gerald K. Baldwin
SYNOVUS SECURITIES
ATLANTA, GA 30339
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CRD#: 6018941
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Gerald Keats Baldwin IIISYNOVUS SECURITIES
Professional summary
Gerald Keats Baldwin III, who also goes by Keats Baldwin, Gerald Keats Baldwin III, is a registered financial professional currently at SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC. located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Gerald is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Gerald has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 79 and Series 24 exams.
Aliases
Keats Baldwin | Gerald Keats Baldwin Iii
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 14, 2026 - Present
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 3400 Overton Park Dr Se, Atlanta, GA 30339RIA
BD
CRD#: 14023
ATLANTA, GA
Past
June 10, 2019 - May 26, 2026
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
Germantown, TN
Past
November 10, 2015 - March 27, 2019
REGIONS SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 159475
Atlanta, GA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
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Alabama(9/14/2026)
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Arizona(9/14/2026)
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Arkansas(9/14/2026)
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California(9/14/2026)
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Colorado(9/14/2026)
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Connecticut(9/14/2026)
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District of Columbia(9/14/2026)
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Florida(9/14/2026)
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Georgia(9/14/2026)
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Illinois(9/14/2026)
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Indiana(9/14/2026)
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Iowa(9/14/2026)
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Maine(9/14/2026)
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Maryland(9/14/2026)
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Michigan(9/14/2026)
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Minnesota(9/14/2026)
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Mississippi(9/14/2026)
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Missouri(9/14/2026)
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New Jersey(9/14/2026)
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New York(9/14/2026)
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North Carolina(9/14/2026)
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Ohio(9/14/2026)
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Pennsylvania(9/14/2026)
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South Carolina(9/14/2026)
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Tennessee(9/14/2026)
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Texas(9/14/2026)
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Utah(9/14/2026)
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Virginia(9/14/2026)
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Washington(9/14/2026)
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Wisconsin(9/14/2026)
Exams
What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 79
Passed: 11/10/2015
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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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
280
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS INC. | 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 |
| KIRK, LEAH JEANETTE | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2217286 |
| LAW, ROBERT WARD | PRESIDENT - CFG DIVISION | 1399885 |
| MACHARIA, MWANGI JOHN | DEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2723756 |
| MCKENZIE, MICHELLE JESSUP | ROP | 2475731 |
| SEXTON, GUY LEONARD | EVP/DIRECTOR | 1204541 |
| VARNER, ROBERT PARKER | PRESIDENT | 2192715 |
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 Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | ||
| 11/22/2024 | ||
| 10/27/2023 |
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