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James C. Leonard

UMB FINANCIAL SERVICES
Edison, NJ 08827
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CRD#: 2896234
JL

Professional summary


James C Leonard is a registered financial professional currently at UMB FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Edison, New Jersey.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 53 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 13, 2017 - Present

UMB FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 510 Thornall Street Suite 165, Edison, NJ 08827
RIA
BD
CRD#: 17073
Edison, NJ
Past

April 18, 2016 - January 11, 2017

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 134
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 19, 2009 - November 18, 2015

GUGGENHEIM SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 40638
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 19, 2008 - October 16, 2009

JESUP & LAMONT SECURITIES CORP

BD
CRD#: 39056
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 7, 1997 - June 5, 2008

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

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".
UF
UMB FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
SCOUT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | UNITED MISSOURI BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | UMB SCOUT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | UMB FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17073 / SEC#: 801-62967, 8-34999

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2004 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/15/2004 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/15/2004 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2004 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2004 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2004 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2004 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2004 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

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
Arizona
(7/22/2019)
RR
California
(4/27/2020)
RR
Connecticut
(1/16/2024)
RR
Florida
(5/8/2020)
RR
Illinois
(4/4/2017)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/25/2019)
RR
Minnesota
(11/29/2018)
RR
Missouri
(4/26/2018)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/16/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(4/29/2021)
RR
New York
(4/27/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(11/22/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/26/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/24/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/27/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 3/11/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


UF
UMB FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
SCOUT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | UNITED MISSOURI BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | UMB SCOUT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | UMB FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17073 / SEC#: 801-62967, 8-34999

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2004 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/15/2004 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/15/2004 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2004 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2004 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2004 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2004 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2004 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
928 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64106
Mailing Address
928 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone number
(816) 842-2222
Established
Missouri since 10/07/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
51

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

UMB FINANCIAL SERVICES INC WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/5/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
UMB FINANCIAL CORPSTOCKHOLDER
GATES, ANGELA GAYEFINOP / PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR / PFO / POO / TREASURER2626070
KLEVORN, PHILLIP MICHAELDIRECTOR4852039
LONG, CHRISTOPHER SHELDONCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6076540
MASON, PHILLIP JAMESDIRECTOR6246519
MASSEY, THOMAS HAROLDDIRECTOR2062653
MAXWELL, JEFFREY THOMASCAO, SVP2626068
SKILLING, BENJAMIN JOSEPHDIRECTOR4686294

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,070,243

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1
Arbitration3

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Company Information


UMB FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17073Edison, NJ 08827

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