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Russell D. Clune

THE LEADERS GROUP
SUMMIT, NJ 07901
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CRD#: 2558613
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Professional summary


Russell David Clune is a registered financial professional currently at THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.

Russell is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Russell has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

July 6, 2025 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

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

March 17, 2008 - August 25, 2023

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
PLEASANTON, CA
Past

November 30, 2004 - March 4, 2008

EVERLAKE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 100460
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

March 13, 2000 - October 29, 2004

DFC INVESTOR SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 18558
CHINO HILLS, CA
Past

June 22, 1998 - February 29, 2000

FIRST BROKERAGE AMERICA, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43431
CLAYTON, MO
Past

January 31, 1997 - May 6, 1998

CAL FED INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 19631
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

March 7, 1995 - January 31, 1997

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI

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

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California
(7/6/2025)
RR
Colorado
(7/6/2025)
RR
Nevada
(7/6/2025)
RR
Oregon
(7/6/2025)
RR
Washington
(7/6/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/6/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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

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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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