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Bruce J. Williams

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CRD#: 1200410
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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.

Bruce Joel Williams, who also goes by Williams, was a registered financial professional .

Bruce is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Bruce had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Williams

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

April 15, 2010 - September 4, 2019

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

August 7, 2009 - April 21, 2010

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
DENVER, CO
Past

July 23, 2009 - April 21, 2010

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
DENVER, CO
Past

October 3, 2007 - July 27, 2009

INSPHERE SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 136433
MIDVALE, UT
Past

August 22, 2007 - October 3, 2007

ALLEGIS ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 131242
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

August 22, 2007 - July 27, 2009

INSPHERE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 136433
MIDVALE, UT
Past

September 1, 2006 - August 9, 2007

SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3538
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

December 14, 2005 - July 3, 2006

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

October 2, 2003 - December 2, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

October 2, 2003 - December 2, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 9, 2001 - May 12, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
DENVER, CO
Past

March 15, 1988 - May 12, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 12, 1987 - December 22, 1987

FEDERATION FOR FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE

BD
CRD#: 13355
Past

January 25, 1984 - December 13, 1986

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031

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: 12/28/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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

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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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