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Denise E. Leddy

WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY
Charlotte, NC 28211
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CRD#: 2381029
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Professional summary


Denise Eileen Leddy, AIF®, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Denise is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Denise has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, 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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Business Name: NFP Corporate Services (SE), Inc. Investment Related: Yes Address: 1901 Roxborough Rd Suite 300 Charlotte NC 28211 Nature of Business: Insurance; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Client manager. No active sales. Start Date: 8/25/2004 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Provide support to retirement plan advisors. No active sales. Kestra Investment Services, LLC; 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735; Investment-related; Position/Title: Non-Registered Access Person that does not have the authority to sell securities or receive customary securities commissions / Investment Advisory fees. Only administrative duties performed; Start of relationship: 03/2025; Approximate hours per month: 2 Business Name: SHE TRIS - RACE AMBASSADOR POSITION: Race Ambassador NATURE: Sports & Leisure - Race Curators INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 30 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 03/01/2024 ADDRESS: 1240 Winnowing Way, Mount Pleasant SC 29466, United States DESCRIPTION: Assist in building the event in the South Charlotte area to make it a cost effective and memorable experience for participants, volunteers and sponsors. The ambassador will work with the venues, sponsors, volunteers and participants in preparation and execution of the event. Responsibilities will also include maintaining a budget for the event including revenue from sponsors and race registrants to expenses for marketing, timing, security and race swag.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
AIF®

Experience


Current

April 5, 2024 - Present

WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY

Office #1: 1901 Roxborough Road Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28211
RIA
CRD#: 121254
Charlotte, NC
Past

April 20, 2016 - March 28, 2024

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 5, 2004 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 5, 2004 - March 28, 2024

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 6, 2001 - September 2, 2004

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 23, 2001 - September 2, 2004

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

April 17, 1998 - October 22, 2001

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 17, 1998 - October 22, 2001

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 6, 1996 - November 25, 1997

SUMMIT EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11039
PARSIPPANY, NJ
Past

May 12, 1995 - January 26, 1996

FIRST BERMUDA SECURITIES LTD.

BD
CRD#: 29331
HAMILTON,

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".
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WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY
401 (K) ADVISORS | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT, LLC | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY | SST BENEFITS AND CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | NFP RETIREMENT INC. | NFP RETIREMENT | FIDUCIARYPATH | FIDUCIARY FIRST, LLC | ACCELERATE RETIREMENT | 403(B) ADVISORS | 401(K) INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS INC. | 401 (K) ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 121254 / SEC#: 801-66107

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2006 Terminated)

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
North Carolina
(4/5/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/28/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY
401 (K) ADVISORS | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT, LLC | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY | SST BENEFITS AND CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | NFP RETIREMENT INC. | NFP RETIREMENT | FIDUCIARYPATH | FIDUCIARY FIRST, LLC | ACCELERATE RETIREMENT | 403(B) ADVISORS | 401(K) INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS INC. | 401 (K) ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 121254 / SEC#: 801-66107

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2006 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
120 Vantis Suite 400, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 460-9898
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
240

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NFP RETIREMENT (11/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,394
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 118,031,461,765

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Company Information


WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY

CRD#: 121254Charlotte, NC 28211

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