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Michael Scott Spangler

THE LEADERS GROUP
SUMMIT, NJ
·CRD# 3156142·27 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Scott Spangler is a registered financial advisor currently at THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey. Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 53 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

27 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.·CRD# 37157
BD
475 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
January 29, 2025 - Present
NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 11173
BD
Columbus, OH
June 9, 2021 - October 27, 2022
NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC·CRD# 25910
BD
Columbus, OH
September 2, 2008 - October 27, 2022
MORGAN STANLEY DISTRIBUTION, INC.·CRD# 30344
BD
New York, NY
June 26, 2006 - June 25, 2008
INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.·CRD# 6939
BD
Houston, TX
June 3, 2006 - June 25, 2008
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC·CRD# 8209
BD
New York, NY
May 18, 2004 - June 6, 2006
TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 1526
BD
Cincinnati, OH
August 9, 2002 - May 19, 2004
GLOBAL ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 487
BD
Charlotte, NC
December 7, 1998 - November 13, 2002

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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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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
Ohio
(1/26/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/26/2026)

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 Jan 2026About the Series 63 exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 52TO exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1998About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Oct 2006About the Series 24 exam

Series 53 — Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Passed Sep 2005About the Series 53 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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