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John M. Moreno

THE LEADERS GROUP
SUMMIT, NJ 07901
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CRD#: 3132915
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Professional summary


John Mitchell Moreno is a registered financial professional currently at THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. John has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1.) NEWCLEUS - 10/1/2017 - 19 W College Avenue, Suite 500, Yardley, PA 19067 - Sales, Sales, Invt Rel, IMO, 160 hrs/mo; 160 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 2.) INDEX FUND ADVISORS - 6/7/25 - 171 Lewiston Road, Grosse Pointe Farm, MI 48236 - Solicitor, Introduction to credit union clients with specific investment management needs, Invt Rel, Invt advisory services, 2/0. 3.) MY FINANCIAL COACH - 7/18/25 - 171 Lewiston Road, Grosse Pointe Farm, MI 48236 - Introductory referral, Revenue share on investments/structures placed under relationship, introduction to executives of credit unions, Not Invt Rel, 3rd Party financial planning services, 5 hrs/mo; 0 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 4.) UPDRADE - 12/1/2025 - 171 Lewiston Road, Grosse Pointe Farm, MI 48236 - Referral generation/sales, introduce firm/concept to credit unions with whom I have a relationship, Not Invt Rel, Lending fintech, 5 hrs/mo; 0 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 5.) 5K CONSULTING-CREDIT UNION STRATEGIC ADVISORY SERVICES - 4/10/2018 - 171 Lewiston Road, Grosse Pointe Farm, MI 48236 - Owner/Manager, Provide guidance & summary information to assist board with oversight of mgmt & organization, Not Invt Rel, Consulting to credit unions, 10 hrs/mo; 2 hrs/mo (during trading hours).

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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

June 5, 2025 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

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

February 9, 2023 - June 10, 2025

J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40002
WAYNE, PA
Past

August 4, 2022 - June 10, 2025

ALDEN INVESTMENT GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 317077
WAYNE, PA
Past

November 6, 2017 - December 31, 2022

J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40002
WAYNE, PA
Past

November 4, 2016 - September 20, 2017

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Past

August 13, 2001 - April 29, 2016

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Past

August 25, 2000 - September 20, 2017

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Past

January 14, 2000 - July 24, 2000

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

June 21, 1999 - January 11, 2000

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

December 10, 1998 - May 10, 1999

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 5670
PORTLAND, OR

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
(6/5/2025)
RR
Delaware
(6/5/2025)
RR
Maryland
(6/5/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/10/2025)
RR
Michigan
(6/5/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/9/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/9/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(6/5/2025)
RR
Virginia
(6/5/2025)
RR
Washington
(6/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/21/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 7/7/1999
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TL
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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