Mike Thomas, JD, Ctfa
About Mike Thomas, JD, Ctfa
Mike Thomas, JD, Ctfa, serves as a Trust Officer and Real Estate Manager at Synovus Trust Company, where he has worked since 2015. He specializes in wealth management compliance and manages trust real estate across Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida.
Work at Synovus
Mike Thomas serves as a Trust Officer and Real Estate Manager at Synovus Trust Company since 2015. In this role, he develops and maintains professional relationships with attorneys, accountants, and bankers to facilitate new business opportunities. His responsibilities include managing trust real estate across Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida, ensuring compliance with fiduciary standards and applicable state laws in wealth management.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position at Synovus, Mike Thomas worked at Sterne Agee as a Trust Officer from 2013 to 2015. He also served as an Estates, Wills and Trusts Attorney at Sirote & Permutt, P.C. from 2011 to 2013. Earlier in his career, he gained experience as a Summer Associate at Burr & Forman LLP in 2008.
Education and Expertise
Mike Thomas holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Auburn University. He furthered his education at The University of Alabama School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor (JD). His expertise lies in wealth management, specifically in ensuring compliance with fiduciary standards and applicable state laws.
Background
Mike Thomas has been active in the Birmingham, Alabama area for his entire professional career. His roles have primarily focused on trust management and legal services related to estates, wills, and trusts. His extensive experience in the legal and financial sectors has equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate complex fiduciary responsibilities.