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Donald G. Leeds

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CRD#: 1791478
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Donald Gary Leeds, who also goes by Don Leeds, was a registered financial professional .

Donald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2012. Donald had worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Don Leeds

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.
PRIVATE ART TRANSACTION ALLIANCE, LLC, 210 E. 72 ST, NYC 10021, MD, BROKER OF FINE ART AND ANTIQUITIES, 1/1/13, 20HRS/MO., 5HRS DURING TRDING HRS., NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, RECEIVE COMPENSATION, SOURCING AND CLOSING CLIENT CONTRACTS. Don Leeds Freelance Activities, (no entity), 354 Villa Ave., Fairfield, CT 06825, business consulting, 1/02, 200hrs/mo. and 150 during trading hrs., not investment related, receive compensation, advise clients on various business activities, address challenges or opportunities. Leeds Martin Partners, LLC, 354 Villa Ave., Fairfield, CT 06825, Managing Partner, Consulting on General Business and M&A, 4/15/18, zero hours, Investment Related, consulting fees, consult on investments into private companies.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

January 10, 2019 - July 3, 2025

VON KOHORN RESEARCH & ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 139516
NORWALK, CT
Past

January 9, 2017 - December 31, 2018

VON KOHORN RESEARCH & ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 139516
WESTPORT, CT
Past

September 20, 2012 - December 31, 2016

VON KOHORN RESEARCH & ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 139516
WESTPORT, CT

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/6/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


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VON KOHORN RESEARCH & ADVISORY, INC.
VON KOHORN RESEARCH & ADVISORY, INC.

CRD#: 139516 / SEC#: 801-66462

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2012 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2 Highmeadow, Norwalk, CT 06854
Mailing Address
Phone number
(203) 919-1919
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,598,783

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Company Information


VON KOHORN RESEARCH & ADVISORY, INC.

CRD#: 139516

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