Lynn Whatley, VP and Financial Consultant at Georgia Bank and Trust, was recently named to the 2012 Synovus Securities President’s Club. Synovus Securities is an affiliate of Georgia Bank and Trust. This is the seventh consecutive year Lynn has received this award.

The President’s Club recognizes financial consultants who exceeded their annual production goals and who consistently delivered a high degree of client satisfaction during the year.

In commenting on the announcement, Michael Baker, Market President, said, “Lynn has worked very hard this past year and we are pleased to see him recognized. Excellent results come to those who continuously deliver a high degree of client satisfaction. We are proud of the way Lynn provides his clients with sound financial advice and the finest in customer service.”

Whatley, a Rome native, is a graduate of Mercer University and received the Chartered Financial Consultant and Charter Life Underwriter certifications from the American College in Bryn Mawr, PA.

He has more than 34 years experience in the financial services industry including retirement, investment, estate and insurance planning. Whatley and his wife, Vicki, reside in Rome.

Georgia Bank and Trust is a division of Synovus Bank offers diverse lines of business and personal financial services including Business Banking, Investment Services and Mortgage Lending. See Georgia Bank and Trust on the web at www.gbtcalhoun.com.