Donald E. Simmons

SIMMONS CAPITAL GROUP

Halfmoon, NY 12065

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CRD#: 1836646

Professional summary

Donald Edward Simmons, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SIMMONS CAPITAL GROUP located in Halfmoon, New York and STEWARD ADVISORS GROUP, LLC located in Halfmoon, New York.

Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Donald has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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(1.) The Name of Other Business: Steward Advisors Group; Address: 139 Meyer Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065; Investment Related: Yes; Nature of the Other Business: RIA; Position: Shareholder; Start Date: 02/2022; Apx. Number of Hours/Month: 20-30; Number of Hours During Securities Trading Hours: 10-15; (2.) The Name of Other Business: LVP Advisors, LLC; Investment Related: Yes; Nature of the Other Business: RIA; Position: Board of Directors; minor shareholder (5%) Start Date: 11/2021; Apx. Number of Hours/Month: less than 5; Number of Hours During Securities Trading Hours: less than 5; (3.) The Name of Other Business: Legacy Environmental Solutions; Investment Related: No; Nature of the Other Business: Holding Company for a Solar Franchise Brand; Position: Board of Directors; Start Date: 01/2021; Apx. Number of Hours/Month: less than 5; Number of Hours During Securities Trading Hours: less than 5; (4.) The Name of Other Business: Legacy Renewable Resources; Address: Bel Aire, Maryland Investment Related: No; Nature of the Other Business: Holding Company; Position: Chairman of the Board; Start Date: 02/2022; Apx. Number of Hours/Month: less than 3; Number of Hours During Securities Trading Hours: less than 0; Duties: Facilitate and manage Board Meetings and Agendas

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1991

Experience

Current

April 28, 2020 - Present

SIMMONS CAPITAL GROUP

Office #1: 139 Meyer Road, Halfmoon, NY 12065

RIA

CRD#: 281122

Halfmoon, NY

Current

June 27, 2022 - Present

STEWARD ADVISORS GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 139 Meyer Road Suite 201, Halfmoon, NY 12065

RIA

CRD#: 321846

Halfmoon, NY

Past

June 1, 2016 - November 2, 2016

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 35747

Clifton Park, NY

Past

June 1, 2001 - July 1, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

HALFMOON, NY

Past

July 13, 1995 - May 30, 2001

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

FORT MILL, SC

Past

November 29, 1989 - October 15, 1990

THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

CRD#: 2873

NEW YORK, NY

Past

November 29, 1989 - July 21, 1995

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 4386

NEW YORK, NY

Past

June 22, 1988 - November 16, 1989

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

June 22, 1988 - November 16, 1989

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SIMMONS CAPITAL GROUP

AIFG CONSULTANTS LTD. | SIMMONS CAPITAL GROUP | SIMMONS ADVISORY GROUP

CRD#: 281122 / SEC#: 801-106746

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/13/2015 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Florida
(5/5/2023)

IAR

New York
(8/6/2021)

IAR

Texas
(4/28/2020)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/1/1988

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 11/2/2016

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 9/30/2003

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/18/1988

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 6/19/1995

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

SIMMONS CAPITAL GROUP

AIFG CONSULTANTS LTD. | SIMMONS CAPITAL GROUP | SIMMONS ADVISORY GROUP

CRD#: 281122 / SEC#: 801-106746

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/13/2015 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

139 Meyer Road, Halfmoon, NY 12065

Mailing Address

Phone number

(518) 406-5624

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

04 24 2024 SCG FORM ADV PART 2A FINAL (3/26/2025)

04 24 2024 SCG FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 WRAP FEE BROCHURE FINAL (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	455
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 194,471,066

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Donald E. Simmons

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

STEWARD ADVISORS GROUP, LLC

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SIMMONS CAPITAL GROUP

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 7/1/1988

SIE

Date: 11/2/2016

Series 31

Date: 9/30/2003

Series 7

Date: 6/18/1988

Series 24

Date: 6/19/1995

Current Firm

SIMMONS CAPITAL GROUP

Contact information

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

SIMMONS CAPITAL GROUP

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