Stephen Taylor is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Synovus Securities, INC., based in Birmingham, AL, with 21 years of industry experience. Stephen is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Estate Planning, and 5 more. Their firm serves 12,411 clients with $8.4B in assets under management.
Compensation
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Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $500K | 1.46% |
| $500K - $1.0M | 1.36% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 1.26% |
| $2M+ | 1.16% |
Rates reflect the Advisor Directed Program schedule (highest standard SSI retention rate among main programs). Fees vary across different programs (such as SMA, Strategist, UMA) which also include subadviser and platform fees. Fees are negotiable.
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Location
800 Shades Creek Parkway, Birmingham, AL, 35209
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Stephen is a member of Caroline Cavanaugh, LLC, a real estate holding company, since January 2024. He spends minimal time identifying properties, calculating income projections, and financing purchases, receiving compensation through rental income.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Synovus Securities, INC.Broker
Synovus Securities, INC.
Previous Registrations
Raymond James & Associates, INC.Broker
Raymond James & Associates, INC.
Morgan Keegan & Company, INC.
Morgan Keegan & Company, INC.Broker
Amsouth Investment Management Company LLC
Amsouth Investment Services, INC.Broker
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC.
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC.Broker
Ids Life Insurance CompanyBroker
State Registrations28 states
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