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David F. Smith

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CRD#: 1068833
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Professional summary


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David Francis Smith was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. David had worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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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Experience


Past

November 21, 2017 - October 31, 2019

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

April 3, 2017 - November 15, 2017

SAYBRUS EQUITY SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 153319
HARTFORD, CT
Past

September 23, 2016 - February 6, 2017

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

June 14, 2016 - September 23, 2016

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

October 14, 2013 - March 2, 2016

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

December 9, 2010 - September 19, 2013

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

August 10, 2007 - October 26, 2010

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

May 17, 2006 - August 31, 2007

P.J. ROBB VARIABLE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38339
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 27, 2005 - May 9, 2006

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

February 25, 2005 - May 12, 2005

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
HONOLULU, HI
Past

February 25, 2005 - May 12, 2005

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

April 12, 2004 - January 3, 2005

WEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES OF HAWAII, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 117333
HONOLULU, HI
Past

October 23, 2003 - April 12, 2004

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 111133
HONOLULU, HI
Past

October 23, 2003 - November 5, 2004

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 7, 2003 - October 27, 2003

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

May 24, 2001 - February 7, 2003

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25900
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 10, 2000 - May 16, 2001

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

March 19, 1999 - January 13, 2000

CLARK-BARDES SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29094
DALLAS, TX
Past

July 2, 1998 - January 6, 1999

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past

May 3, 1996 - July 11, 1997

CLARK-BARDES SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29094
DALLAS, TX
Past

August 8, 1994 - May 26, 1995

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173
Past

April 29, 1992 - January 15, 1993

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

January 2, 1991 - January 24, 1991

LASALLE ST SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 7191
ELMHURST, IL
Past

August 27, 1990 - December 31, 1990

HISTORIC SQUARE EQUITIES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 15069
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 22, 1988 - March 8, 1989

MONARCH FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8520
Past

January 21, 1983 - January 30, 1986

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/20/1982
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.
SIMPLICITY INVESTMENTS | THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. | THE LEADERS GROUP

CRD#: 37157 / SEC#: , 8-47639

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
475 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
Mailing Address
475 Springfield Ave Suite 1, Summit, NJ 07901
Phone number
(303) 797-9080
Established
Delaware since 07/14/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SIMPLICITY FINANCIAL MARKETING HOLDINGS, INC.SHAREHOLDER
PETERS, ROBERT WILLIAMFINOP1704577
RILEY, ZORAH JANECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3015509
WICKERSHAM, SEAN DAVIDPRESIDENT4994630

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Company Information


THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 37157

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