Synovus Financial Corp Overview
Pro stress-test →Synovus was a financial services company based in Columbus, Georgia, with $61 billion in assets as of January 1, 2026. Synovus provided commercial and consumer banking and a full suite of specialized products and services, including wealth services, treasury management, mortgage services, premium finance, asset-based lending, structured lending, capital markets and international banking. In January 2026, Synovus merged with Pinnacle Financial Partners to create a $117.2 billion asset regional bank.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The merger with Pinnacle closed on January 1, 2026, combining two Southeast banking powerhouses. Integration teams plan Day One operations for 2026, with full system and brand conversions expected in the first half of 2027, while Synovus branches continue under the Synovus brand until conversion. The combined entity positions itself as a comprehensive regional bank with significant presence across the Southeast.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →The combined entity is positioned as No. 1 in deposit market share in Nashville MSA and No. 4 in Atlanta MSA with strong regional presence across nine states. Key competitors include regional banking peers such as Truist, Renasant, and smaller Southeast regional banks competing for commercial and consumer banking market share.
Industry Context
Synovus Financial Corp operates in Regional commercial banking.
Key facts
Headquarters: Columbus, Georgia