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Gerald R. Leffler

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CRD#: 305741
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Professional summary


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Gerald Ray Leffler was a registered financial professional .

Gerald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1972. Gerald had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 1 and Series 40 exams.

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Question & Answer


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)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

July 30, 1991 - December 4, 2012

PORTFOLIO ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106111
FRESNO, CA
Past

June 19, 1991 - August 30, 1997

PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23772
PARKLAND, FL
Past

November 7, 1989 - May 24, 1991

TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6359
IRVINE, CA
Past

October 4, 1989 - August 6, 1997

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

December 7, 1988 - November 7, 1989

VALUE EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 13316
Past

May 11, 1984 - December 6, 1988

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 12969
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 23, 1982 - May 17, 1984

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
Past

January 2, 1980 - February 23, 1982

FINANCIAL PLANNERS EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7420
Past

June 14, 1976 - January 17, 1980

SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6518
Past

January 28, 1976 - June 3, 1976

DAVE FRIES AND ASSOCIATES

BD
CRD#: 1917
Past

January 7, 1976 - July 16, 1976

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
Past

May 23, 1975 - June 17, 1976

LFG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5374
Past

January 29, 1974 - June 17, 1975

SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6518
Past

December 7, 1972 - March 11, 1974

ALLSTATE ENTERPRISES MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4037

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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PORTFOLIO ADVISORS, INC.
PORTFOLIO ADVISORS | PORTFOLIO ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 106111 / SEC#: 801-38220

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/1/1991 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 11/30/1972
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 40
Date: 6/24/1976
Registered Principal Examination

Current Firm


PA
PORTFOLIO ADVISORS, INC.
PORTFOLIO ADVISORS | PORTFOLIO ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 106111 / SEC#: 801-38220

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/1/1991 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
7571 N. Remington Ave., Ste. 105, Fresno, CA 93711-5799
Mailing Address
Phone number
(559) 432-8400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (6/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts755
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 224,251,297

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Company Information


PORTFOLIO ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 106111

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