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Leon B. Hirsh
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY
Pensacola, FL 32504
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CRD#: 1001697
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Professional summary
Leon Burton Hirsh, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC. located in Pensacola, Florida.
Leon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Leon has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 15, Series 5 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
May 19, 2014 - Present
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
Office #1: 1151 Office Woods Dr. Suite B, Pensacola, FL 32504RIA
BD
CRD#: 146936
Pensacola, FL
Current
May 19, 2014 - Present
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
Office #1: 1151 Office Woods Dr. Suite B, Pensacola, FL 32504RIA
BD
CRD#: 146936
Pensacola, FL
Past
January 1, 2008 - May 20, 2014
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
PENSACOLA, FL
Past
January 1, 2008 - May 20, 2014
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
PENSACOLA, FL
Past
July 18, 1994 - January 1, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 4
PENSACOLA, FL
Past
September 28, 1987 - January 3, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4
PENSACOLA, FL
Past
August 27, 1981 - October 6, 1987
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
BD
CRD#: 7556
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS | MSHB, LLC | MSHB | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, LLC | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC. | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY
CRD#: 146936 / SEC#: 801-71421, 8-68023
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2010 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Alabama(5/19/2014)
RR
Arizona(12/22/2021)
RR
Arkansas(5/19/2014)
RR
California(5/29/2014)
RR
Florida(5/19/2014)
IAR
Florida(6/2/2014)
RR
Georgia(5/19/2014)
RR
Indiana(6/5/2014)
RR
Kentucky(9/9/2014)
RR
Maryland(5/19/2014)
RR
Mississippi(5/19/2014)
RR
Missouri(5/19/2014)
RR
New York(5/19/2014)
RR
North Carolina(5/19/2014)
RR
Ohio(5/19/2014)
RR
South Carolina(5/19/2014)
RR
Tennessee(5/19/2014)
RR
Texas(2/21/2020)
IAR
Texas(2/21/2020)
RR
Virginia(5/19/2014)
RR
West Virginia(5/19/2014)
RR
Wisconsin(1/5/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 12/16/1983
Foreign Currency Options ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 12/11/1982
Interest Rate Options ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS | MSHB, LLC | MSHB | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, LLC | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC. | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY
CRD#: 146936 / SEC#: 801-71421, 8-68023
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2010 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
One North Brentwood Blvd, Suite 850 Suite 850, St. Louis, MO 63105
Mailing Address
One North Brentwood Blvd, Suite 850, St. Louis, MO 63105
Phone number
(314) 726-1600
Established
Missouri since 08/19/2008
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
736
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN EDWARDS, INC. | OWNER | |
| BRANDSTADT, TODD HEINRICH | DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF BRANCHES | 2631699 |
| EDWARDS, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF BRANCHES | 6670972 |
| EDWARDS, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN IV | CHAIRMAN/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT | 1061490 |
| EGGLESTON, BROOKE DANIELLE | DIRECTOR/CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER | 7528898 |
| KELLER, CHRISTOPHER M | DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES | 4346617 |
| MARTIN, THOMAS HAYDEN JR | DIRECTOR/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1459719 |
| MUCKLER, MATTHEW PAUL | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, ADVISORY | 4762147 |
| RUBENSTEIN, DOUGLAS DAVID | DIRECTOR/SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE CHAIRMAN | 1138380 |
| STEVENS, KATELYN CLARE | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, BROKERAGE | 5752247 |
| TAYLOR, GWENDOLYN MADISON | DIRECTOR/CHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL | 4812432 |
| WHITING, CHRISTOPHER MARK | DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP | 2242513 |
| WISDOM, BILLY JOE | DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY & OVERSIGHT SERVICES | 1810908 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 49,475 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 15,656,482,908 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 3 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | ||
| 01/23/2025 | ||
| 12/20/2023 |
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