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Virginia B. Barausky

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CRD#: 2469945
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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.

Virginia Bussard Barausky, who also goes by VIrginia Lesley Bussard, was a registered financial professional .

Virginia is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. Virginia had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Virginia Lesley Bussard

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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Experience


Past

February 19, 2021 - July 28, 2023

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
Jacksonville, FL
Past

February 26, 2004 - October 23, 2020

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
TAMPA, FL
Past

June 13, 2003 - February 20, 2004

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT
Past

December 13, 2002 - June 13, 2003

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

May 17, 2002 - December 13, 2002

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18353
NEWARK, NJ
Past

April 20, 2000 - December 20, 2000

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 1, 1999 - April 7, 1999

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
WINDSOR, CT
Past

October 12, 1998 - January 29, 1999

NICHOLAS-APPLEGATE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 31205
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 14, 1998 - October 16, 1998

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

December 5, 1997 - December 31, 1997

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19924
Past

October 28, 1997 - January 2, 1998

SOUTHTRUST SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17922
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 30, 1997 - November 3, 1997

AMSOUTH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15692
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

July 6, 1995 - May 8, 1997

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

June 23, 1994 - July 12, 1995

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 13, 1994 - August 1, 1994

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8326
HARTFORD, CT

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/13/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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

Disclosures


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Company Information


THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 37157

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