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Steven Jon Ruffini

THE LEADERS GROUP
SUMMIT, NJ
·CRD# 2680213·31 years experience

Professional Summary

Steven Jon Ruffini is a registered financial advisor 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.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

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Years of Experience

31 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.·CRD# 37157
BD
475 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
January 3, 2023 - Present
LEVEL FOUR FINANCIAL, LLC·CRD# 25700
BD
Atlanta, GA
June 21, 2021 - October 20, 2022
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.·CRD# 10205
BD
Atlanta, GA
July 17, 2020 - July 7, 2021
INVESTACORP, INC.·CRD# 7684
BD
Atlanta, GA
January 7, 2016 - July 17, 2020
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
BD
Atlanta, GA
December 7, 2011 - December 31, 2015
THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.·CRD# 37157
BD
Summit, NJ
September 10, 2008 - October 31, 2011
AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION·CRD# 5435
BD
Houston, TX
February 18, 2008 - August 19, 2008
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC·CRD# 7784
BD
Smithfield, RI
February 20, 2004 - April 17, 2006
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.·CRD# 468
BD
Boston, MA
January 1, 2002 - September 30, 2003
JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC·CRD# 28262
BD
Boston, MA
July 25, 2001 - January 1, 2002
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
January 25, 2000 - January 17, 2001
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
January 25, 2000 - January 17, 2001
GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 23302
BD
St. Cloud, MN
January 9, 1998 - October 29, 1999
CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 29367
BD
Carmel, IN
May 2, 1997 - January 2, 1998
GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 23302
BD
St. Cloud, MN
July 30, 1996 - May 5, 1997
CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION·CRD# 10465
BD
Glen Allen, VA
November 10, 1995 - August 15, 1996

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Current Firm

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THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

SIMPLICITY INVESTMENTS | THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. | THE LEADERS GROUP | SIMPLICITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 37157 / SEC#: 8-47639
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)

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

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

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

Regulatory Event

4

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(1/3/2023)
RR
Florida
(1/3/2023)
RR
Georgia
(1/3/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(1/3/2023)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 1995About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1997About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1995About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed May 1998About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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