AJ
CFP
AJ
CFP

Aaron Justice

16 Years of Experience
1 DisclosureBroker

Aaron Justice is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Synovus Securities, INC., based in Charleston, SC, with 16 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Insurance Planning, and 3 more. Their firm serves 12,411 clients with $8.4B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
180 advisors
Number of Clients
12,411 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$680K average
Assets Under Management
$8.4B

Fee Structure

Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Minimum Annual Fee:$500

Synovus Securities offers several investment programs with fees that vary depending on the program and the amount you invest. These fees cover investment advice, portfolio management, custodial services, and brokerage-related expenses. Here's a breakdown of some of the programs:

  • Separately Managed Account (SMA) Program: Fees range from 1.10% to 1.40% annually, plus subadviser fees (0.13% to 1.02%) and Envestnet fees (0.17%).
  • Strategic Allocation Program: Fees range from 0.96% to 1.26% annually, plus subadviser fees (0.00% to 0.18%) and Envestnet fees (0.13%).
  • Tactical Allocation Program: Fees range from 1.00% to 1.30% annually, plus subadviser fees (0.15% to 0.35%) and Envestnet fees (0.13%).
  • Foundations Program: Fees range from 0.95% to 1.15% annually, plus subadviser fees (0.10%) and Envestnet fees (0.10%).
  • Advisor Directed Program: Fees range from 1.16% to 1.46% annually, plus Envestnet fees (0.08%).
  • Unified Managed Account (UMA) Program: Fees range from 1.10% to 1.40% annually, plus subadviser fees (0.15% to 0.67%) and Envestnet fees (0.12%).
  • Individually Managed Accounts and Outside Money Manager Program: Fees range from 1.10% to 1.40% annually, plus subadviser fees (0.30% to 1.00%).

There are also minimum account values for each program, which may be waived at Synovus Securities' discretion. Synovus Securities also charges 1.50% annually for advice related to variable insurance contracts, with a $500 minimum annual fee.

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Location

158 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Employment Separation After Allegations
January 2021
Other Business Activities

Aaron is the treasurer for the Edisto Island Open Land Trust since 2022, reviewing their P&L, annual budget, and reporting to the board. This requires minimal time and is not investment-related.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Synovus Securities, INC.
February 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos
Synovus Securities, INC.Broker
February 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos
Previous Registrations
First Citizens Investor Services, INC.
February 2016 - February 2021 · 5 yrs
First Citizens Investor Services, INC.Broker
January 2016 - February 2021 · 5 yrs 1 mo
First Citizens Asset Management, INC
September 2013 - March 2016 · 2 yrs 6 mos
First Citizens Securities CorporationBroker
August 2013 - January 2016 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
April 2008 - July 2013 · 5 yrs 3 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLCBroker
April 2008 - July 2013 · 5 yrs 3 mos
State Registrations1 state
SC
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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