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Diane Marie Pearson

Diane Marie Pearson

CFP®
CGN ADVISORS
MANHATTAN, KS
·CRD# 1962827·35 years experience

Professional Summary

Diane Marie Pearson, CFP®, who also goes by Diane Marie Leonard, is a registered financial advisor currently at CGN ADVISORS, LLC located in Manhattan, Kansas. Diane is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Diane has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Who I Serve

Physicians & Medical Professionals

Services Offered

  • Financial Planning
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Education Funding
  • Investment Management

Specializations

Divorce Planning

Biography

Diane M. Pearson, CFP™, PPC™, CDFA™ is an Advisor with Pearson Financial Planning. She has over 30-years of experience in the financial advisory profession.  Diane specializes in working with women who are going through transition, such as divorce, death, retirement, inheritance, or a career change. As a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) professional, Diane has made a commitment to CFP Board to act as a fiduciary when providing financial advice to a client. This means she...

Other Aliases

Diane Marie Leonard

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2000

Years of Experience

35 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CGN ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 159359
RIA
1. 512 Poyntz Ave Suite 120, Manhattan, KS 665022. Wexford, PA
September 3, 2019 - Present
EMERGINGWEALTH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.·CRD# 151471
RIA
Pittsburgh, PA
October 28, 2009 - May 14, 2020
TRUSTMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 18312
BD
Greensburg, PA
January 16, 2002 - August 23, 2002
LEGEND FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC·CRD# 108207
RIA
Pittsburgh, PA
August 13, 1998 - August 30, 2019
TRUSTMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 18312
BD
Greensburg, PA
January 10, 1997 - December 31, 1999
HUTTOE & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 17461
BD
February 14, 1994 - April 21, 1995
ALLEGHENY INVESTMENTS, LTD.·CRD# 7597
BD
Pittsburgh, PA
June 12, 1992 - January 13, 1994

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Current Firm

CGN ADVISORS, LLC
CGN ADVISORS, LLC

7 SQUARED CAPITAL ADVISORS | WOODHULL CAPITAL ADVISORS | WEALTH PROTECT ADVISORS | WATCHDOG FINANCIAL ADVISORS | VERITAS FINANCIAL CONSULTING | VEO FINANCIAL COUNSEL | UPWARD FINANCIAL PLANNING | UPSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISERS | TRANSVERSE WEALTH SOLUTIONS | T ROWLAND FINANCIAL SERVICES | SYNERGY FINANCIAL PLANNING | SWAN FINANCIAL PLANNING | SUNDIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING | STOWERS FINANCIAL PLANNING | SKS ADVISORY SERVICES | SCHOLAR FINANCIAL | SADDLE VIEW FINANCIAL PLANNING | RIVERMARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RIGHT ON THE MONEY FINANCIAL PLANNING | PYXIS FINANCIAL PLANNING | PRESCOTT TOTAL FINANCIAL WELLNESS | PETERSON FINANCIAL PLANNING | PERCEIVE | PEARSON FINANCIAL PLANNING | ONLINEFINANCIALPLAN.NET | NICHOLS FINANCIAL ADVICE | MOORE FAMILY FINANCIAL | MODERN FINANCIAL PLANNING | MLG FINANCIAL PLANNING | LS FINANCIAL PLANNING | LINCE FINANCIAL PLANNING | LENINGTON FINANCIAL | LAKE COUNTRY FINANCIAL PLANNING | KULIG FINANCIAL ADVISORS | KULECK FINANCIAL PLANNING | KASTLER FINANCIAL PLANNING | JEFFREY A. DRAYTON FINANCIAL PLANNING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HUEBNER FINANCIAL PLANNING | HICKS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | HAMILTON FINANCIAL PLANNING | HAISTEN FINANCIAL PLANNING | GROWING FORTUNES FINANCIAL PARTNERS | GREEN FINANCIAL PLANNING | GREALISH INVESTMENT COUNSELING | GARRISON/KNIGHT FINANCIAL PLANNING | GARRETT INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | GARDEN FINANCIAL PLANNING | FREEDMAN FINANCIAL PLANNING | FREDRICKSON FINANCIAL PLANNING | FOURTEEN FORTY FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FOUR PONDS FINANCIAL PLANNING | FORERUNNER FINANCIAL PLANNING | FLORES FINANCIAL PLANNING | FINANCIAL FREEDOM WEALTH ADVISORS | FINANCIAL ADVOCATE FOR YOU | FIALKOW FINANCIAL PLANNING | FAIR WINDS FINANCIAL ADVICE | EVA BARBERI FINANCIAL PLANNING | EQUI FINANICAL PLANNING | ENVISAGE FINANCIAL PLANNING | EMPOWERMENT FIDUCIARY | ELEVATE FINANCIAL PLANNING | DEK FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL PLANNING | COFFEETREE FINANCIAL PLANNING | CHRYSALLIS PERSONAL FINANCIAL ADVISING | CHERYL OBER FINANCIAL PLANNING | CGN ADVISORS, LLC | CGN ADVISORS | BUTTONWOOD ADVISORS | BROOKS FINANCIAL PLANNING | BLUE LANTERN | BINDER FINANCIAL PLANNING | BERNSTEIN PLANNING AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | BELDING FINANCIAL PLANNING | BARBERI FINANCIAL PLANNING | ARGONAUT FINANCIAL PLANNING & INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | ARCADIA FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | AMITY FINANCIAL ACHIEVEMENTS | ALPHA CLEAR FINANCIAL PLANNING | ALLEGORY ADVISORY | ALL SEASONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 159359 / SEC#: 801-72913
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/8/2011 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

512 Poyntz Ave Suite 120, Manhattan, KS 66502

Phone Number

(910) 333-6659

# of Employees

49

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 44 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CGN ADVISORS, LLC (3/13/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

4,023

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,600,884,203

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Other business activities

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1. Leadership team; 100 Women Who Care Pittsburgh; Is the business investment related: No; Location of the business: 5709 Solway Street Pittsburgh PA 15217 United States; Description of the business: Chartible giving circle; Responsibilities Duties: Assist in coordination of meetings. ; Start date with business: 2023-01-01; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 0; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 3; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 0; 2. Board of Advisors for the Finance department; Robert Morris University Department of Finance; Is the business investment related: No; Location of the business: 6001 University Boulevard Moon Twp. PA 15108 United States; Description of the business: Private University; Responsibilities Duties: Meeting with the Finance department head to develop strategies to enhance the studies of the Finance and Financial Planning undergraduate students.; Start date with business: 2023-10-01; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 1; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 0; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 0; 3. Garrett Planning Network Alliance; Member; business investment related: No; Description: The GPN Alliance serves as a visionary leader of accessible advice by creating a corporate structure for Garrett Planning Network members to be engaged in the strategic future of their professional network group. Its members include GPN members as well as other industry leaders passionate about delivering Fee-Only, Advice-Only, Accessible financial planning services.; Responsibilities Duties: Can have a voice and a vote in the direction of Garrett Planning Network.; Start date: 2024-07-01; Hours devoted to business during trading hours: 1; Hours devoted to business outside trading hours: 0; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 0; Contact person at the organization: Chuck Clifton; Website address for the organization: https://gpnalliance.org.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CGN ADVISORS, LLC
CGN ADVISORS, LLC

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CRD#: 159359 / SEC#: 801-72913
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/8/2011 Approved)

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.
IAR
Pennsylvania
(9/3/2019)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Nov 1997About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1991About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1992About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Diane Marie Pearson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Diane

  • Financial Planning
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Education Funding
  • Investment Management

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