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Samantha A. Young

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CRD#: 2776697
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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.

Samantha Ann Young, who also goes by Samantha Ann Foust, Samantha Ann Mulles, was a registered financial professional .

Samantha is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Samantha had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Samantha Ann Foust | Samantha Ann Mulles

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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None

Experience


Past

March 10, 2020 - April 30, 2021

LEELYN SMITH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110517
GENEVA, IL
Past

January 16, 2020 - March 24, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
GENEVA, IL
Past

October 5, 2016 - March 27, 2018

B. C. ZIEGLER AND COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 61
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 5, 2016 - April 3, 2018

B. C. ZIEGLER AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 61
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 3, 2013 - September 30, 2016

WILLIAM BLAIR

RIA
CRD#: 1252
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 3, 2013 - September 30, 2016

WILLIAM BLAIR

BD
CRD#: 1252
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 10, 2012 - July 5, 2013

GENEVA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 121629
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 10, 2012 - July 5, 2013

GNV ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 147286
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 1, 2009 - October 17, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

June 1, 2009 - October 17, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

April 21, 2006 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past

August 26, 1996 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL

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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LEELYN SMITH, LLC
EMERGENT PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT NETWORK, LTD. | THE RETIREMENT NETWORK | LEELYN SMITH, LLC

CRD#: 110517 / SEC#: 801-113460

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2018 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2002 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/4/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 4/17/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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LEELYN SMITH, LLC
EMERGENT PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT NETWORK, LTD. | THE RETIREMENT NETWORK | LEELYN SMITH, LLC

CRD#: 110517 / SEC#: 801-113460

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2018 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2002 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
10 N. Third Street, Geneva, IL 60134
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 232-8995
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
21

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

LEELYN SMITH, LLC FORM ADV PART 2A, APPENDIX 1 WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,539
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 722,181,779

Red Flags


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Company Information


LEELYN SMITH, LLC

CRD#: 110517

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