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Edwin D. Friderici

THE LEADERS GROUP
Jacksonville, FL 32258
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CRD#: 1829392
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Professional summary

Edwin Daniel Friderici III, who also goes by Ed Friderici, is a registered financial professional currently at THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Edwin is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Edwin has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 7TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases

Ed Friderici

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

March 26, 2024 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 12724 Gran Bay Pkwy, Lakeside 1, Suite 150, Jacksonville, FL 32258
BD
CRD#: 37157
Jacksonville, FL
Past

January 29, 2013 - May 18, 2020

SAYBRUS EQUITY SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 153319
DELRAY BEACH, FL
Past

September 30, 2010 - January 29, 2013

1851 SECURITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 153006
HARTFORD, CT
Past

February 4, 2009 - September 22, 2010

AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 38383
HARTFORD, CT
Past

September 23, 1996 - February 4, 2009

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

September 26, 1995 - September 3, 1996

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 15, 1988 - December 23, 1994

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Florida
(3/26/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/11/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/3/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/2/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 2/2/2024
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/17/1998
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 8/11/1988
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 2/2/2024
General Securities Principal Examination
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

BD
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#: 37157Jacksonville, FL 32258

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