Lewis Scruggs has been an investment adviser representative at Lanier Financial Group since October 2023, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Lewis Scruggs holds a BBA in Risk Management from the University of Georgia.
Lanier Financial Group LLC is an Athens, GA firm with $236M under management, 240 clients and 6 advisers across 3 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Lanier Scruggs is Investment Advisor Representative / Shareholder of Lanier Financial Group. He joined Lanier Financial in October 2023 after a 25-year career at Synovus Wealth Management, where he specialized in asset allocation, retirement income planning and macroeconomic trends.
Lewis Scruggs’ longest registration was 25 years at Synovus Securities, Inc. (1998–2023). Before joining Lanier Financial Group in 2023, Lewis Scruggs was registered through Synovus Securities, Inc.
- Lanier Financial Group LLCCurrent– present · 3 yearsAthens, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 152945
- Synovus Securities, Inc.– · 25 yearsAthens, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 14023
Investment adviser representative registrations
Lewis Scruggs is registered as an investment adviser representative in Georgia, since October 2023.
- GeorgiaSince 19 October 2023
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 1 June 1998 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 11 May 1998 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 9 March 1995 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- Lewis Lanier Scruggs
- CRD
- 2583606
- Firm
- Lanier Financial Group · CRD 152945
- Office
- 490 N. MILLEDGE AVENUE, Athens, GA 30601
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 1997
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- lanierfinancialgroup.com
Where does Lewis Scruggs work?
Lewis Scruggs is an investment adviser representative registered through Lanier Financial Group LLC since October 2023, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Lewis Scruggs a financial advisor?
Yes. Lewis Scruggs has a current investment-adviser registration in Georgia, through Lanier Financial Group since October 2023.
How many years of experience does Lewis Scruggs have?
Lewis Scruggs has 29 years in the financial industry, since June 1997, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Lewis Scruggs passed?
Lewis Scruggs has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in March 1995. FINRA credited Lewis Scruggs with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where is Lewis Scruggs based?
Lewis Scruggs’ registered office is in Athens, GA.
Is Lewis Scruggs registered with FINRA?
No. Lewis Scruggs has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Lewis Scruggs’ record?
Search CRD 2583606 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Lewis Scruggs’ full registration record.
