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Leon P. Mcgroarty

COOPER MCMANUS
CHINO HILLS, CA
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CRD#: 1787322
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Professional summary


Leon Patrick Mcgroarty, who also goes by Lee Mcgroarty, is a registered financial advisor currently at COOPER MCMANUS located in Chino Hills, California and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Irvine, California.

Leon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Leon has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Lee Mcgroarty

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) 401K AMERICA INC, 13925 CITY CENTER DR, #210, CHINO HILLS CA, 01/2005, PRESIDENT, THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR, INV REL, 60 HR/MO, 60 HR/MO TRADING. 2) COOPER MCMANUS, 1198 CANYON GLEN RD, CHINO HILLS, CA, 03/2024, ADVISORY REP OF AN RIA OTHER THAN CIRA, INV REL, 100 HR/MO, 100 HR/MO TRADING. 3) LEON MCGROARTY, 1198 CANYON GLEN RD, CHINO HILLS, CA, 03/2024, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDNET INSURANCE COMPANIES, NIR, 1 HR/MO, 1 HR/MO TRADING. 4) RETIREAMERICA INC., 1198 CANYON GLEN RD, CHINO HILLS, CA, 03/2024, PRESIDENT, DBA, NIR, 100 HR/MO, 100 HR/MO TRADING.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
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Experience


Current

May 22, 2013 - Present

COOPER MCMANUS

RIA
CRD#: 111458
CHINO HILLS, CA
Current

March 27, 2020 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 9870 Research Dr., Irvine, CA 92618
BD
CRD#: 39543
Irvine, CA
Past

July 31, 2012 - March 27, 2020

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
CHINO, CA
Past

August 21, 2007 - July 30, 2012

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

BD
CRD#: 31012
CHINO, CA
Past

September 8, 2006 - August 21, 2007

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
IRVINE, CA
Past

March 17, 2000 - May 19, 2006

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 17, 2000 - August 21, 2007

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
IRVINE, CA
Past

February 25, 1999 - March 17, 2000

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT
Past

March 7, 1994 - October 12, 1998

SYSTEMATIZED BENEFITS ADMINISTRATORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19242
WINDSOR, CT
Past

October 15, 1993 - October 12, 1998

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

July 11, 1990 - October 15, 1993

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13256
HARTFORD, CT
Past

April 13, 1989 - September 29, 1989

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 13, 1989 - September 29, 1989

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

January 28, 1988 - March 29, 1989

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CM
COOPER MCMANUS
401KAMERICA | WEST PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE PURMORT GROUP | TAX SMART INVESTING & PLANNING | TADMAN FINANCIAL | SYV WEALTH ADVISORS | ROYAL GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | RIDGE FINANCIAL PLANNING | RICCIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PRUDENCE WEALTH ADVISORY | PEARL FINANCIAL | NEWPORT INVESTORS | MORGAN STERLING PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MKT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LORRIMER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LINDSEY AND LINDSEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEFT LANE FINANCIAL | LDW CONSULTING GROUP | LARSON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | KERR FINANCIAL FAMILY | K.W. JONES WEALTH | IRVINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARRINGTON FINANCIAL | FIRST PRINCIPLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL CLARITY GUIDES | FAIR PLANET ADVISORS | EVERGREEN WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | EHG FINANCIAL | CROSS FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS | COOPER MCMANUS | COOPER FINANCIAL GROUP | CB WEALTH ADVISORY | AVANA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ATLAS INDICATORS INVESTMENT ADVISORS | ASCENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 111458 / SEC#: 801-61944

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2003 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2003 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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
Arizona
(12/10/2021)
IAR
California
(5/22/2013)
RR
California
(3/27/2020)
RR
Florida
(12/11/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/17/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CM
COOPER MCMANUS
401KAMERICA | WEST PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE PURMORT GROUP | TAX SMART INVESTING & PLANNING | TADMAN FINANCIAL | SYV WEALTH ADVISORS | ROYAL GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | RIDGE FINANCIAL PLANNING | RICCIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PRUDENCE WEALTH ADVISORY | PEARL FINANCIAL | NEWPORT INVESTORS | MORGAN STERLING PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MKT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LORRIMER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LINDSEY AND LINDSEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEFT LANE FINANCIAL | LDW CONSULTING GROUP | LARSON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | KERR FINANCIAL FAMILY | K.W. JONES WEALTH | IRVINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARRINGTON FINANCIAL | FIRST PRINCIPLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL CLARITY GUIDES | FAIR PLANET ADVISORS | EVERGREEN WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | EHG FINANCIAL | CROSS FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS | COOPER MCMANUS | COOPER FINANCIAL GROUP | CB WEALTH ADVISORY | AVANA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ATLAS INDICATORS INVESTMENT ADVISORS | ASCENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 111458 / SEC#: 801-61944

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2003 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2003 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
9870 Research Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 516-5333
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
52

SEC notice filing (34 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

COOPER MCMANUS ADV PART 2A (5/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,372
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,560,714,584

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Company Information


COOPER MCMANUS

CRD#: 111458Chino Hills, CA

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