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David M. Bekenstein

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CRD#: 2085513
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

David Marc Bekenstein was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1990. David had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

November 6, 2018 - December 31, 2020

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

November 2, 2018 - November 30, 2018

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
VIENNA, VA
Past

June 16, 2016 - November 2, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
VIENNA, VA
Past

November 27, 2013 - June 14, 2016

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
VIENNA, VA
Past

March 6, 2012 - October 29, 2013

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

January 7, 2011 - March 13, 2012

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
VIENNA, VA
Past

December 17, 2010 - March 13, 2012

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
VIENNA, VA
Past

September 30, 2009 - November 5, 2010

BREWER INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134631
RESTON, VA
Past

September 29, 2009 - November 5, 2010

BREWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132558
RESTON, VA
Past

December 14, 2007 - August 12, 2009

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
VIENNA, VA
Past

November 20, 2007 - August 12, 2009

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
VIENNA, VA
Past

April 17, 2006 - November 28, 2007

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
RESTON, VA
Past

September 8, 2005 - February 23, 2006

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

March 5, 2004 - July 19, 2005

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

April 28, 2003 - February 18, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

July 31, 2002 - April 28, 2003

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT
Past

November 4, 1998 - July 26, 2002

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

April 15, 1998 - October 23, 1998

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

September 22, 1993 - March 9, 1998

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 20, 1990 - June 16, 1993

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 20, 1990 - June 16, 1993

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/13/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/22/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 12/22/2022
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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#: 37157

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