Synovus Securities is a full-service brokerage and investment advisory firm. It offers various investment programs, including separately managed accounts, mutual fund and ETF asset allocation strategies, and advisor-directed accounts. Synovus Securities also provides financial planning services covering areas like retirement, tax, and estate planning. Clients can choose between discretionary and non-discretionary account management.
Fee Structure
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.