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Leon Ricardo Avila

VANDERBILT SECURITIES
Miami, FL
·CRD# 1523231·40 years experience

Professional Summary

Leon Ricardo Avila is a registered financial advisor currently at VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC located in Miami, Florida. Leon is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Leon has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

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Years of Experience

40 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLCCurrent·CRD# 5953
BD
8950 Sw 74th Court, Suite 1407, Miami, FL 33156
May 19, 2025 - Present

Past

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.Past·CRD# 23131
BD
Miami, FL
June 14, 2024 - May 21, 2025
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.Past·CRD# 10205
BD
Miami, FL
July 17, 2020 - June 14, 2024
INVESTACORP, INC.Past·CRD# 7684
BD
Miami, FL
October 21, 2013 - July 17, 2020
LPL FINANCIAL LLCPast·CRD# 6413
BD
South Miami, FL
September 8, 2009 - November 6, 2013
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATIONPast·CRD# 4806
BD
South Miami, FL
January 2, 1998 - September 8, 2009
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 10409
BD
Springfield, MA
August 29, 1994 - December 31, 1997
USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP.Past·CRD# 7962
BD
New York, NY
May 29, 1987 - August 29, 1994
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 1137
BD
August 25, 1986 - June 11, 1987

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Current Firm

VS
VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC

RICHARDT-ALYN & CO. | VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC | VANDERBILT SECURITIES

CRD#: 5953 / SEC#: 8-16712
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Long Island district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

125 Froehlich Farm Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797

Mailing Address

125 Froehlich Farm Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797

Phone Number

(631) 845-5100

Established

New York since 12/05/2001

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

September

Firm Size

Medium

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
VANDERBILT CAPITAL, LLCSOLE OWNER—
ANTENOR, JR, DANIELCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER/OPTIONS/MUNI5839052
DELSORDO, MICHELE JOICHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2058108
DISTANTE, STEPHEN ALFREDCEO - LIMITED PARTNER2206574
PLAPP, MEGAN LYNNFINOP, POO, PFO, CFO6790596
TRIFILETTI, JOSEPH JOHNPRESIDENT5295897

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

5

Arbitration

1

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Other business activities

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
California
(3/30/2026)
RR
Florida
(5/19/2025)
RR
Georgia
(5/19/2025)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 2001About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1986About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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