Leesa J. Nichols

ASSETMARK

Sausalito, CA

CRD#: 1562283

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Professional summary

Leesa Jane Nichols is a registered financial advisor currently at ASSETMARK, INC. located in Sausalito, California and ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC located in Indian Shores, Florida.

Leesa is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Leesa has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 6, Series 22 and Series 30 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

April 15, 2026 - Present

ASSETMARK, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 109018

Sausalito, CA

Current

April 14, 2026 - Present

ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC

CRD#: 169804

Indian Shores, FL

Past

January 15, 2025 - January 13, 2026

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 46106

PORTLAND, ME

Past

January 24, 2023 - September 11, 2024

HODGES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

RIA

CRD#: 110080

SAUSALITO, CA

Past

August 9, 2019 - September 11, 2024

FIRST DALLAS SECURITIES INCORPORATED

CRD#: 24549

DALLAS, TX

Past

October 14, 2016 - April 11, 2018

ATEL SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 17229

San Francisco, CA

Past

November 11, 2003 - October 3, 2016

STEBEN & COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 117808

EXCELSIOR, MN

Past

August 28, 2000 - November 13, 2003

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13158

JERSEY CITY, NJ

Past

July 19, 1990 - August 16, 2000

ATEL SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 17229

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Past

January 1, 1990 - March 14, 1990

STANFORD SECURITIES INCORPORATED

CRD#: 14940

PALM DESERT, CA

Past

March 4, 1987 - March 20, 1989

CIS INVESTMENT CORPORATION

CRD#: 16503

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ASSETMARK, INC.

CRD#: 109018 / SEC#: 801-56323

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/1999 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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

California
(4/14/2026)

IAR

California
(4/15/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/21/2023

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/22/1988

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 4/11/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 3

Date: 12/13/2003

National Commodity Futures Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/31/2000

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 22

Date: 4/21/1986

Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 30

Date: 7/23/2004

NFA Branch Manager Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

ASSETMARK, INC.

CRD#: 109018 / SEC#: 801-56323

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/1999 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1655 Grant Street 10th Floor, Concord, CA 94520-2445

Mailing Address

Phone number

(800) 664-5345

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

735

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ASSETMARK, INC. PART 2A (12/15/2025)

REFERRAL DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (12/15/2025)

PLATFORM DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (12/15/2025)

BANK AND TRUST COMPANY PLATFORM DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (12/15/2025)

EFFICIENT EDGE RETIREREADY DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (12/15/2025)

ASSETMARK RETIREMENT DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (12/15/2025)

EFFICIENT EDGE DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (12/15/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	410,749
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 77,412,781,198

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/29/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/19/2024	Cover Page	Report
08/23/2024	Cover Page	Report
12/06/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Leesa J. Nichols

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Leesa Jane Nichols's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

HODGES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

FIRST DALLAS SECURITIES INCORPORATED

ATEL SECURITIES CORPORATION

STEBEN & COMPANY, LLC

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

ATEL SECURITIES CORPORATION

STANFORD SECURITIES INCORPORATED

CIS INVESTMENT CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ASSETMARK, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/21/2023

Series 63

Date: 6/22/1988

SIE

Date: 4/11/2018

Series 3

Date: 12/13/2003

Series 6

Date: 7/31/2000

Series 22

Date: 4/21/1986

Series 30

Date: 7/23/2004

FINRA

Current Firm

ASSETMARK, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

ASSETMARK, INC.

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