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David R. Austin

THE LEADERS GROUP
Summit, NJ 07901
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CRD#: 1277253
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Professional summary


David Robert Austin, CFP®, who also goes by Dave Austin, is a registered financial professional currently at THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.

David is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. David has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Dave Austin

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

February 12, 2021 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

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

November 20, 2007 - January 6, 2021

P.J. ROBB VARIABLE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38339
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

September 3, 2002 - October 31, 2007

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

January 1, 2002 - July 18, 2002

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 10, 2001 - January 1, 2002

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 14, 1998 - November 6, 2000

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 26, 1984 - July 28, 1998

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT

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.

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RR
California
(2/12/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/12/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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

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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#: 37157Summit, NJ 07901

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