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Robert J. Larkins

THE LEADERS GROUP
Summit, NJ 07901
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CRD#: 1231962
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Professional summary


Robert Joseph Larkins, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Bob Larkins, is a registered financial professional currently at THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.

Robert is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Robert has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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No

Aliases


Bob Larkins

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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ChFC®

Experience


Current

August 2, 2013 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 475 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
BD
CRD#: 37157
Summit, NJ
Past

July 10, 2013 - August 5, 2013

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
DAYTON, OH
Past

August 13, 2002 - November 1, 2012

P.J. ROBB VARIABLE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38339
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

April 25, 2000 - July 30, 2002

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

December 17, 1999 - November 1, 2001

SICOR SECURITIES INC

BD
CRD#: 16195
DAYTON, OH
Past

February 25, 1999 - December 20, 1999

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 7, 1993 - March 1, 1999

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past

July 31, 1989 - June 7, 1993

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

March 27, 1989 - May 2, 1989

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173
Past

February 23, 1984 - November 19, 1987

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Indiana
(1/4/2016)
RR
Kentucky
(8/5/2013)
RR
Nevada
(3/29/2022)
RR
Ohio
(8/2/2013)
RR
Texas
(8/11/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/24/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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#: 37157Summit, NJ 07901

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