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James C. Leo

LEO WEALTH MANAGEMENT
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
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CRD#: 1911418
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Professional summary


James C. Leo, who also goes by James Charles Leo, Jim Leo, James Leo, is a registered financial advisor currently at LEO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Staten Island, New York.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. James has worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James Charles Leo | Jim Leo | James Leo

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view James C. Leo's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
None

Experience


Current

November 7, 2025 - Present

LEO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 1110 South Avenue Executive Suites, Staten Island, NY 10314
RIA
CRD#: 337537
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

October 15, 2024 - December 2, 2025

OSAIC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 171070
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

October 11, 2024 - October 11, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
Staten Island, NY
Past

October 11, 2024 - December 2, 2025

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
Staten Island, NY
Past

November 25, 2022 - October 11, 2024

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 112697
HOLBROOK, NY
Past

November 23, 2022 - October 11, 2024

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18487
Staten Island, NY
Past

November 17, 2022 - November 18, 2022

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 112697
HOLBROOK, NY
Past

November 8, 2022 - December 8, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

November 8, 2022 - December 8, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

May 18, 2015 - November 8, 2022

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 112697
HOLBROOK, NY
Past

May 4, 2015 - November 8, 2022

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18487
Staten Island, NY
Past

May 9, 2014 - May 6, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

September 27, 2012 - May 6, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

May 27, 2008 - August 22, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

April 15, 2008 - May 27, 2008

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

September 12, 2006 - January 17, 2007

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

August 6, 2002 - September 12, 2006

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

August 17, 2001 - May 15, 2002

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 9, 2000 - May 29, 2001

PNC BROKERAGE CORP

BD
CRD#: 34671
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

October 21, 1998 - August 15, 2000

SUMMIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7246
BETHLEHEM, PA
Past

June 5, 1998 - October 21, 1998

FISERV INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34637
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 16, 1996 - May 18, 1998

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

July 16, 1996 - May 18, 1998

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

April 23, 1991 - June 20, 1996

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 27, 1989 - April 3, 1991

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 27, 1989 - April 3, 1991

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 9, 1989 - November 1, 1989

REICH & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 19611

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
New Jersey
(11/14/2025)
IAR
New York
(11/7/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/9/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


LW
LEO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
LEO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 337537 / SEC#: 801-134141

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2025 120-Day Approval)
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Contact information


Main Address
1110 South Avenue Executive Suites, Staten Island, NY 10314
Mailing Address
Phone number
(201) 951-6828
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A / 2B - FIRM & INDIVIDUAL DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (7/9/2025)
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Company Information


LEO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 337537Staten Island, NY 10314

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