Don C. Leander

FINANCIAL PLANNING STRATEGIES

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80919

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CRD#: 1031780

Professional summary

Don Carlton Leander, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL PLANNING STRATEGIES, LLC located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Don is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Don has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1984

Experience

Current

June 13, 2000 - Present

FINANCIAL PLANNING STRATEGIES, LLC

Office #1: 6645 Delmonico, Ste. 101, Colorado Springs, CO 80919

RIA

CRD#: 116228

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Current

February 17, 2026 - Present

FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 6645 Delmonico Blvd, Suite 101, Colorado Springs, CO 80919

RIA

CRD#: 169613

Colorado Springs, CO

Past

May 30, 2000 - October 11, 2002

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10299

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Past

April 19, 2000 - May 4, 2009

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 10299

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Past

July 6, 1989 - April 26, 2000

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 2580

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

July 6, 1989 - April 26, 2000

OSAIC FA, INC.

CRD#: 3978

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

June 18, 1989 - June 23, 1989

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 20068

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

July 10, 1987 - June 18, 1989

SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6518

Past

November 1, 1983 - July 13, 1987

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 7461

Past

May 9, 1983 - July 25, 1987

INVESTORS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 4257

Past

October 20, 1982 - January 12, 1983

FINANCIAL STRATEGIES INVESTMENT CORPORATION

CRD#: 7989

Past

October 20, 1982 - August 15, 1983

SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6518

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

FAMILY WEALTH LEGACY ADVISORS | GINGER ADVISORS, LLC | FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 169613 / SEC#: 801-110467

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2017 Approved)

Illinois

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2017 Terminated)

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Colorado
(6/13/2000)

IAR

Texas
(8/16/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/3/1982

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/16/1982

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

FAMILY WEALTH LEGACY ADVISORS | GINGER ADVISORS, LLC | FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 169613 / SEC#: 801-110467

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2017 Approved)

Illinois

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2017 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

1 N. Lasalle Street Suite 2225, Chicago, IL 60602

Mailing Address

Phone number

(312) 667-1750

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (34 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,309
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,240,902,908

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
07/29/2025	Cover Page	Report
05/28/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Don C. Leander

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

FINANCIAL PLANNING STRATEGIES, LLC

FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

OSAIC FA, INC.

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

INVESTORS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

FINANCIAL STRATEGIES INVESTMENT CORPORATION

SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 12/3/1982

Series 7

Date: 10/16/1982

Current Firm

FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (34 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

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