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Stephen C. Gates

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CRD#: 1099276
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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.

Stephen Clarke Gates JR, who also goes by Steve Gates, was a registered financial professional .

Stephen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Stephen had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Steve Gates

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

March 25, 2014 - December 31, 2016

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

March 6, 2013 - November 14, 2013

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16783
LAGUNA HILLS, CA
Past

December 9, 2009 - February 7, 2011

MIDAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47351
IRVINE, CA
Past

September 26, 2006 - November 26, 2007

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
IRVINE, CA
Past

August 15, 2002 - September 30, 2004

WALL STREET FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35830
VICTOR, NY
Past

February 11, 2002 - May 13, 2002

CALIFORNIA FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103702
BAKERSFIELD, CA
Past

November 22, 2000 - December 19, 2001

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

November 14, 1997 - June 1, 1999

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past

May 4, 1995 - November 21, 1995

WALL STREET ACCESS

BD
CRD#: 10012
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 26, 1991 - November 7, 1995

PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23772
PARKLAND, FL
Past

May 9, 1989 - December 31, 1990

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5774
Past

March 1, 1983 - February 23, 1988

NEWHARD, COOK & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 619

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/12/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 2/28/1995
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


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

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

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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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