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Matthew H. Fones

THE LEADERS GROUP
SUMMIT, NJ 07901
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CRD#: 2152434
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Professional summary


Matthew Hudson Fones, who also goes by Matt Fones, Matthew H Fones, is a registered financial professional currently at THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.

Matthew is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Matthew has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Matt Fones | Matthew H Fones

Other business activities


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Business Name: Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. Investment Related: Yes Address: 2002 Itasca IL 60143 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Consulting; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Area Vice President Start Date: 10/6/2015 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Producer / Investment Advisor Representative / Retirement Plan Consulting / Executive BenefitsBusiness Name: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400 Austin TX 78735 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Investment Advisor Representative Start Date: 4/4/2016 Hours per month: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Investment advisory services

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 14, 2022 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

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

April 26, 2016 - March 31, 2022

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
Brentwood, TN
Past

January 27, 2004 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
Brentwood, TN
Past

February 20, 2003 - March 31, 2022

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
Brentwood, TN
Past

January 29, 1993 - January 31, 2003

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY

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
California
(4/14/2022)
RR
Georgia
(4/14/2022)
RR
Kentucky
(4/14/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(4/14/2022)
RR
New York
(4/14/2022)
RR
Ohio
(4/14/2022)
RR
Oregon
(4/14/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(4/14/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/23/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TL
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

Disclosures


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Company Information


THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 37157Summit, NJ 07901

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