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David W. Groom

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CRD#: 1027683
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

David W Groom, who also goes by David William Groom, was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. David had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


David William Groom

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

October 14, 2019 - August 17, 2021

LEIGH BALDWIN & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 38751
Ledgewood, NJ
Past

January 24, 2003 - March 4, 2019

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

May 3, 1999 - March 4, 2019

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

February 9, 1995 - May 3, 1999

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 5, 1995 - December 31, 1996

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

September 4, 1990 - January 5, 1995

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 25, 1987 - September 7, 1990

W.D.R. EQUITY RESOURCES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14241
Past

May 27, 1987 - July 3, 1990

LCP CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14469
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

October 31, 1986 - May 6, 1987

ABACUS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11271
Past

October 25, 1982 - March 17, 1987

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Past

May 12, 1982 - October 31, 1986

CARDELL & ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7700
Past

March 11, 1982 - September 14, 1987

MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2682

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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LEIGH BALDWIN & CO., LLC
DOLLAR INVESTMENT CLUB ("DINC") | SWAN SECURITIES, L.L.C. | LEIGH BALDWIN ADVISORY | LEIGH BALDWIN & CO., LLC

CRD#: 38751 / SEC#: 801-69290, 8-48385

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/24/2008 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/7/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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LEIGH BALDWIN & CO., LLC
DOLLAR INVESTMENT CLUB ("DINC") | SWAN SECURITIES, L.L.C. | LEIGH BALDWIN ADVISORY | LEIGH BALDWIN & CO., LLC

CRD#: 38751 / SEC#: 801-69290, 8-48385

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/24/2008 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
112 Albany Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035
Mailing Address
112 Albany Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035-0660
Phone number
(315) 655-2964
Established
Delaware since 01/31/1995
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
18

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A 3.2025 (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BALDWIN, LEIGH DOUGLASPRESIDENT / OWNER / MANAGING MEMBER/ CFO1895333
LEIGH BALDWIN & CO., INC.OWNER
DOROZYNSKI, STEFANIE LEECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4899201

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts756
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 285,522,208

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4
Arbitration1
Bond1

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Company Information


LEIGH BALDWIN & CO., LLC

CRD#: 38751

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