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Lynn Earle Whatley

CRD# 703240·Registered 1980 - 2023
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Lynn 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.

Professional Summary

Lynn Earle Whatley was a registered financial advisor. Lynn was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1980 - 2023. Lynn had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 1 exams.

At a Glance

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

46 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 14023
RIA
Rome, GA
February 24, 2003 - April 5, 2023
SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 14023
BD
Rome, GA
February 24, 2003 - April 1, 2020
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 4161
RIA
Rome, GA
January 28, 2003 - March 3, 2003
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 4161
BD
Memphis, TN
April 12, 2001 - March 3, 2003
REGIONS INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC.·CRD# 17618
BD
Birmingham, AL
June 7, 2000 - April 12, 2001
FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 8112
BD
Charlotte, NC
May 7, 1996 - June 15, 2000
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
BD
El Segundo, CA
July 18, 1994 - May 29, 1996
KEOGLER, MORGAN & COMPANY, INC.·CRD# 16546
BD
Atlanta, GA
March 7, 1986 - July 18, 1994
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 7461
BD
January 31, 1986 - March 19, 1986
LINCOLN NATIONAL PENSION INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 10293
BD
December 28, 1981 - January 3, 1989
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 2580
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
January 15, 1980 - January 23, 1990
OSAIC FA, INC.·CRD# 3978
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
January 15, 1980 - January 23, 1990

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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)

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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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
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BD
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
This advisor is not registered in any state.

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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 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Sep 1996About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1983About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1986About the Series 7 exam

Series 1 — Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1980

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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