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Edward K. Simms

THE LEADERS GROUP
Summit, NJ 07901
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CRD#: 2336512
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Professional summary

Edward Kenneth Simms, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Edward Simms, is a registered financial professional currently at THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.

Edward is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Edward has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 3 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Edward Simms

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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

Chartered Financial Consultant

CLU®

Chartered Life Underwriter

Experience

Current

November 21, 2016 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

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

August 6, 2009 - November 21, 2016

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

April 22, 2002 - July 21, 2009

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT
Past

December 5, 1994 - April 16, 2002

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 17, 1993 - December 1, 1994

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
OMAHA, NE

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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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

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Alabama
(5/3/2018)
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Alaska
(5/3/2018)
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Arizona
(5/3/2018)
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Arkansas
(5/3/2018)
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California
(11/21/2016)
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Colorado
(1/3/2017)
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Connecticut
(5/3/2018)
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Delaware
(5/3/2018)
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District of Columbia
(5/3/2018)
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Florida
(5/3/2018)
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Georgia
(5/3/2018)
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Hawaii
(5/3/2018)
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Idaho
(5/3/2018)
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Illinois
(5/3/2018)
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Indiana
(5/3/2018)
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Iowa
(5/3/2018)
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Kansas
(11/21/2016)
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Kentucky
(5/3/2018)
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Louisiana
(5/3/2018)
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Maine
(5/3/2018)
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Maryland
(5/3/2018)
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Massachusetts
(5/3/2018)
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Michigan
(5/3/2018)
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Minnesota
(5/3/2018)
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Mississippi
(5/3/2018)
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Missouri
(11/21/2016)
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Montana
(5/3/2018)
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Nebraska
(1/3/2017)
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Nevada
(5/3/2018)
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New Hampshire
(5/3/2018)
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New Jersey
(1/3/2017)
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New Mexico
(5/3/2018)
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New York
(2/12/2018)
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North Carolina
(5/4/2018)
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North Dakota
(5/3/2018)
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Ohio
(11/22/2016)
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Oklahoma
(1/3/2017)
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Oregon
(8/10/2017)
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Pennsylvania
(5/3/2018)
RR
Rhode Island
(5/3/2018)
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South Carolina
(5/3/2018)
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South Dakota
(1/3/2017)
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Tennessee
(4/28/2023)
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Texas
(1/3/2017)
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Utah
(5/3/2018)
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Vermont
(12/6/2021)
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Virginia
(5/3/2018)
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Washington
(5/3/2018)
RR
West Virginia
(5/3/2018)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/3/2018)
RR
Wyoming
(5/3/2018)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/5/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/23/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/16/1993
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 3/18/1993
National Commodity Futures Examination
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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