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Byron K. Leong

INVESTMENT RESEARCH CORP
Honolulu, HI
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CRD#: 2323078
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Professional summary


Byron Kum Wah Leong is a registered financial advisor currently at INVESTMENT RESEARCH CORP located in Honolulu, Hawaii and WORLD CAPITAL BROKERAGE, INC. located in Denver, Colorado.

Byron is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Byron has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
MANTECH INTERNATIONAL, NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED, 5378 KAHALAKUA ST, HONOLULU, HI, SYSTEMS INTEGRATION, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, 04/2023 - PRESENT, NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 HR/MO, 20 HRS DURING TRADING HOURS, PROVIDE SYSTEMS INTEGRATION SERVICES TO THE DEPT OF DEFENSE AT US INDOPACIFIC COMMAND IN HAWAII. BYRON K. W. LEONG REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, INVESTMENT RELATED, HONOLULU, HI, REAL ESTATE AND OTHER FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS, TRUSTEE, 1/2012-PRESENT, NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 HR/MO, 0 HRS DURING TRADING HOURS, INVEST IN REAL ESTATE PARTNERSHIPS, BUY PROPERTY, AND OTHER SECURITIES. MICHELLE C. HIGA-LEONG REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, INVESTMENT RELATED, HONOLULU, HI, REAL ESTATE AND OTHER FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS, TRUSTEE, 1/2012-PRESENT, NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 HR/MO, 0 HRS DURING TRADING HOURS, INVEST IN REAL ESTATE PARTNERSHIPS, BUY PROPERTY, AND OTHER SECURITIES. BROAD REACH RETAIL PARTNERS LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED, 1111 BENFIELD BLVD, STE 100, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21108, INVESTOR IN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP THAT BUYS SHOPPING CENTERS, 10/27/2013, NUMBER OF HOURS: 0/MO, 0 HRS DURING TRADING HOURS. MONTECITO APARTMENTS SAN DIEGO LP, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAN DIEGO, CA 92037, INVESTOR IN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OF APARTMENT COMPLEX IN SAN DIEGO, CA, 08/2019, NUMBER OF HOURS: 0/MO, 0 HRS DURING TRADING HOURS, INVESTOR ONLY. HERITAGE SQUARES VENTURES LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED, 1111 BENFIELD BLVD, STE 100, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21108, INVESTOR IN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OF SHOPPING CENTER IN SOUTH BEND, IN, 05/2015, NUMBER OF HOURS: 0/MO, 0 HRS DURING TRADING HOURS, INVESTOR ONLY. EMBREE NET LEASE FUND III, INVESTMENT RELATED, 4747 WILLIAMS DRIVE, GEORGETOWN, TX 78633, INVESTOR IN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP THAT BUYS AND SELLS COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES, 07/2021, NUMBER OF HOURS: 0/MO, 0 HRS DURING TRADING HOURS, INVESTOR ONLY. INSURANCE, INVESTMENT RELATED, 5378 KAHALAKUA ST, HONOLULU, HI 96821, LIFE & HEALTH, VARIABLE, FIXED, AND INDEXED ANNUITY INSURANCE PRODUCTS, PRODUCER. 06/2016, NUMBER OF HOURS: 5/MO, 2 HRS DURING TRADING HOURS, SALES. WINGTIP COMMUNICATIONS, INVESTMENT RELATED, 4155 BLACKHAWK PLAZA CIRCLE, STE 110, DANVILLE, CA, 94506, SHORT TERM LOAN, LOANER OF FUNDS, 11/2019, NUMBER OF HOURS: 0/MO, 0 HRS DURING TRADING HOURS, DEBT HOLDER. INVESTMENT RESEARCH CORPORATION, INVESTMENT RELATED, INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE, IAR, 01/2015, 30/MO, 5 HRS DURING TRADING HOURS, INVESTMENT ADVISORY, SERVICES.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

February 3, 2015 - Present

INVESTMENT RESEARCH CORP

RIA
CRD#: 108208
Honolulu, HI
Current

February 3, 2015 - Present

WORLD CAPITAL BROKERAGE, INC.

Office #1: 1636 Logan Street, Denver, CO 80203
BD
CRD#: 37
Denver, CO
Past

January 2, 2009 - December 31, 2014

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
HONOLULU, HI
Past

January 2, 2009 - December 31, 2014

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
HONOLULU, HI
Past

March 24, 2005 - July 29, 2009

SHELGREN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 117056
PEARL CITY, HI
Past

February 15, 2005 - December 31, 2008

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36451
HONOLULU, HI
Past

May 20, 2004 - March 8, 2005

PMG ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 110825
PEARL CITY, HI
Past

August 1, 2000 - February 15, 2005

PMG SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 27107
ELGIN, IL
Past

February 6, 1995 - August 1, 2000

INVESTORS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4257
ELGIN, IL
Past

May 7, 1993 - February 14, 1995

WORLD CAPITAL BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37
DENVER, CO

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
IR
INVESTMENT RESEARCH CORP
INVESTMENT RESEARCH CORP | WORLD CAPITAL BROKERAGE ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 108208 / SEC#: 801-8599

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/1972 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.
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
(2/3/2015)
RR
Hawaii
(2/3/2015)
IAR
Hawaii
(2/3/2015)
RR
Texas
(10/31/2025)
IAR
Texas
(11/3/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/29/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IR
INVESTMENT RESEARCH CORP
INVESTMENT RESEARCH CORP | WORLD CAPITAL BROKERAGE ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 108208 / SEC#: 801-8599

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/1972 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1636 North Logan Street, Denver, CO 80203
Mailing Address
Phone number
(303) 626-0634
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17

SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

IRC BROCHURE (3/6/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts177
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 63,421,004

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Company Information


INVESTMENT RESEARCH CORP

CRD#: 108208Honolulu, HI

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