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Robert E. Klein

THE LEADERS GROUP
SUMMIT, NJ 07901
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CRD#: 2028292
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Professional summary


Robert Ernest Klein Jr, who also goes by Bob Klein Jr, Robert E Jr Klein, is a registered financial professional currently at THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.

Robert is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Robert has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Aliases


Bob Klein Jr | Robert E Jr Klein

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 28, 2024 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 475 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

July 14, 2022 - April 11, 2024

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
Fairfax Station, VA
Past

September 27, 2017 - June 8, 2022

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8326
Fairfax Station, VA
Past

May 6, 2015 - August 8, 2017

MERCAP SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 156607
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 9, 2012 - June 3, 2013

CLARENDON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7395
WALTHAM, MA
Past

January 29, 2010 - April 14, 2015

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

December 31, 2000 - December 18, 2009

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
FAIRFAX STATION, VA
Past

November 24, 1998 - January 4, 2001

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

February 26, 1990 - June 1, 1998

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA

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
Virginia
(5/28/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/28/2002
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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#: 37157Summit, NJ 07901

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