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Daniel Whitby Leonard

Daniel W. Leonard

POWERING YOUR RETIREMENT
SAN RAMON, CA 94583
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CRD#: 2055289
Daniel Whitby Leonard

Professional summary


Daniel Whitby Leonard, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at POWERING YOUR RETIREMENT located in San Ramon, California.

Daniel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Daniel has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Marathon Tax Planning. This business is not investment related. Office address is 18 Crow Canyon Court, Suite 240, San Ramon, CA 94583. The business is a tax preparation business. I am the owner and sole practitioner of the business. The business started in April of 2016. Hours devoted vary during tax season I can spend up to 20 hours a week and during the rest of the year it could as little a 2 hours a week. During trading hours I only take calls from clients with specific questions and the bulk of the work is performed after trading hours conclude. My duties are the preparation of personal tax returns. I am an Enrolled Agent #122270 Daniel Leonard is a licensed insurance agent. (#0B96376)

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2005

Experience


Current

July 14, 2021 - Present

POWERING YOUR RETIREMENT

Office #1: 12657 Alcosta Boulevard Suite 415, San Ramon, CA 94583
RIA
CRD#: 314812
SAN RAMON, CA
Past

February 8, 2016 - November 16, 2021

MARATHON RETIREMENT PLANNING

RIA
CRD#: 281900
SAN RAMON, CA
Past

October 4, 2012 - January 13, 2016

RICE PONTES CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40056
SAN RAMON, CA
Past

August 1, 2012 - January 13, 2016

RICE PONTES CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 40056
SAN RAMON, CA
Past

February 2, 2009 - April 6, 2010

CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 7449
VICTORIA,
Past

July 15, 2005 - May 14, 2007

AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41081
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

March 3, 2004 - May 10, 2005

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

March 6, 2001 - August 7, 2003

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

September 15, 1998 - February 9, 2001

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

January 1, 1994 - August 7, 1998

NORTHSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20863
STAMFORD, CT
Past

August 24, 1992 - December 20, 1993

NSR DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20271
ENFIELD, CT
Past

May 22, 1990 - January 28, 1991

HIBBARD BROWN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 18246
NEW YORK, NY

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
California
(7/14/2021)
IAR
Texas
(11/9/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/29/2012
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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POWERING YOUR RETIREMENT
POWERING YOUR RETIREMENT | POWERING YOUR RETIREMENT, LLC

CRD#: 314812 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2021 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
12657 Alcosta Boulevard Suite 415, San Ramon, CA 94583
Mailing Address
231 Market Street Suite #602, San Ramon, CA 94583
Phone number
(925) 726-4015
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts194
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 80,200,000

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Company Information


POWERING YOUR RETIREMENT

CRD#: 314812San Ramon, CA 94583

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