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Steven J. Ruffini

THE LEADERS GROUP
SUMMIT, NJ 07901
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CRD#: 2680213
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Professional summary


Steven Jon Ruffini is a registered financial professional currently at THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.

Steven is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Steven has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 3, 2023 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

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

June 21, 2021 - October 20, 2022

LEVEL FOUR FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25700
Atlanta, GA
Past

July 17, 2020 - July 7, 2021

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 7, 2016 - July 17, 2020

INVESTACORP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7684
ATLANTA, GA
Past

December 7, 2011 - December 31, 2015

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 10, 2008 - October 31, 2011

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

February 18, 2008 - August 19, 2008

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX
Past

February 20, 2004 - April 17, 2006

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

January 1, 2002 - September 30, 2003

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 25, 2001 - January 1, 2002

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 25, 2000 - January 17, 2001

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 25, 2000 - January 17, 2001

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 9, 1998 - October 29, 1999

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23302
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

May 2, 1997 - January 2, 1998

CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29367
CARMEL, IN
Past

July 30, 1996 - May 5, 1997

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23302
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

November 10, 1995 - August 15, 1996

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA

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

RR
Alabama
(1/3/2023)
RR
Florida
(1/3/2023)
RR
Georgia
(1/3/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(1/3/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/9/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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

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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