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John Michael Wrenn Sr

Investment Adviser Representative at Synovus Securities, Inc.

Chapin, SCCRD #838210Dual-registered
Disclosure(s) on record — verify on FINRA BrokerCheck
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
34 yrs
Exams Passed
6

Professional summary

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John Michael Wrenn Sr. is an investment adviser representative with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Chapin, SC, where they have been registered since 2000. They have worked in the securities industry since 1992 and have been registered with 4 firms, including Southern Financial Group, Inc. and Carolina Securities Corporation. They have passed 6 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in California, Michigan, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
California, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina
Broker:
6 states and territories

California, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 2/24/2005
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 11/5/1991
Series 52
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
Passed 9/25/2025
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 7/30/1991
Series 53
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Passed 7/16/1992

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Synovus Securities, Inc.Current
2/28/2005 – Chapin, SC
Synovus Securities, Inc.Current
7/3/2000 – Chapin, SC
Southern Financial Group, Inc.
11/29/1995 – 6/30/2000Columbia, SC
Carolina Securities Corporation
4/9/1994 – 1/9/1995
Carolina Securities Corporation
7/23/1993 – 11/8/1993
Robert Thomas Securities, Inc
8/1/1991 – 7/30/1993St. Petersburg, FL

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Synovus Securities, Inc.
    Jul 2000 – Oct 2019Columbia, SC
  2. Synovus BANK
    Mar 2006 – Dec 2025Columbia, SC
  3. Synovus Securities, Inc.
    Oct 2019 – no end date reportedColumbia, SC
  4. Pinnacle BANK
    Jan 2026 – no end date reportedColumbia, SC

Official records & sources

Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Synovus Securities, Inc.

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Commissions
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
Firm's annual rate schedule by assets
  • First $250,0001.50%
  • Next $250,0001.25%
  • Next $500,0001.00%
  • Over $1,000,0000.75%

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Complete services including cash management, asset management, income tax planning, estate planning, insurance assessment, education funding, and retirement income planning.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsSelection of Other AdvisersPeriodicals and NewslettersEducational Seminars and Workshops
Firm areas of expertise
Cash ManagementAsset ManagementIncome Tax PlanningEstate PlanningInsurance AssessmentEducation FundingRetirement Income Planning

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthBanking or Thrift InstitutionsPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalOther Investment AdvisersInsurance CompaniesSovereign WealthCorporations

Firm assets under management

$5B–$25B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
174
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
26
Main office:
Columbus, GA
Founded:
1988
SEC file number:
801-19690

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Form ADV data as of January 28, 2026

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