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Robert T. Murphy

SIMPLICITY WEALTH
Glastonbury, CT 06033
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CRD#: 3193173
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Professional summary


Robert Thomas Murphy III, who also goes by Robert Thomas Murphy III, Robert Thomas Murphy, is a registered financial advisor currently at SIMPLICITY WEALTH located in Glastonbury, Connecticut and THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Robert has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Robert Thomas Murphy Iii | Robert Thomas Murphy

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) SIMPLICITY FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS - 05/01/2019 - 124 Hebron Avenue, Suite 3F, Glastonbury, CT 06033; Head of National Accounts; Invt Rel; 160hrs/mo; 160hrs/mo (during trading hours). 2) HONOR FLIGHT CT - 11/01/2019 - 27 Twin Oak Trail, Beacon Falls, CT 06403; Organize trips to Washington DC for veterans to provide them a day of honor for their service; Board of Director; Not Invt Rel; no compensation; 4 hrs/mo; 0 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 3) VARIOUS OUTSIDE INSURANCE BUSINESS - 02/01/2021 -124 Hebron Avenue, Suite 3F, Glastonbury, CT 06033; Insurance Sales; Producer; Not Invt Rel; insurance business; 1 hr/mo; 1 hr/mo (during trading hours). 4) LONG HILL FIRE COMPANY NO.1 - 06/01/2010 - 14 Meadow Road, Trumbull, CT 06611; Volunteer Fire Department; Not Invt Rel; Deputy Chief; Compensation; Receive a Stipend; 30hrs/mo; 0hrs/mo (during trading hours).

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

March 12, 2021 - Present

SIMPLICITY WEALTH

Office #1: 124 Hebron Ave. Suite 3f, Glastonbury, CT 06033
RIA
CRD#: 300572
Glastonbury, CT
Current

October 13, 2023 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

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

October 8, 2019 - October 19, 2023

SIMPLICITY FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 148024
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

April 12, 2019 - April 22, 2019

FIRST PALLADIUM, LLC

BD
CRD#: 289822
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 16, 2017 - December 31, 2018

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

June 23, 2015 - December 19, 2016

SIMPLICITY FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC

RIA
CRD#: 165822
HARTFORD, CT
Past

May 28, 2014 - December 19, 2016

SIMPLICITY FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 148024
Hartford, CT
Past

February 2, 2012 - November 8, 2013

AST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108897
SHELTON, CT
Past

February 2, 2012 - November 8, 2013

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT
Past

December 19, 2005 - January 27, 2012

TOUCHSTONE ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 107028
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

October 28, 2005 - January 30, 2012

TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1526
NORWALK, CT
Past

March 10, 2003 - March 25, 2004

AMERICAN SKANDIA ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109211
SHELTON, CT
Past

June 28, 1999 - March 16, 2005

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT

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".
SIMPLICITY WEALTH
SIMPLICITY WEALTH
1ST CHOICE WEALTH | ZARA FINANCIAL GROUP | YAMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | WGD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEALTH FOR LIFE | WARD & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL GROUP | WARD & ASSOCIATES | VOGEL RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | VISION7 ADVISORY | VELTEN WATERHOUSE ADVISORS | VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP | UFC WEALTH | TUCKER FINANCIAL SERVICES | TRIUMPH PLANNING SOLUTIONS LLC | THE WHISLER AGENCY | THE RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | THE CORE FINANCIAL GROUP | THE BINNACLE GROUP | TAYLOR WEALTH AND INSURANCE | TAYLOR WEALTH & INSURANCE | SUMMIT WEALTH DESIGNS | STEWARD FINANCIAL SERVICES | STAYRETIRED WEALTH | SIMPLICITY WEALTH LLC | SIMPLICITY WEALTH | SIMPLICITY SOLUTIONS | SILVER SUMMIT FINANCIAL | SIAMO ADVISORS | SERENITY WEALTH | SENIOR TAX ADVISORY GROUP | SAWTOOTH WEALTH ADVISORS | SAGE FINANCIAL | ROSELAND RETIREMENT PLANNING | ROSELAND | RHOADS AGENCY | RETIREMENT STRATEGIES GROUP | RETIRE PRO | RELIANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | REABURN CAPITAL | PROTECTIVE WEALTH STRATEGIES | PROTECTED TOMORROWS | PRESTIGE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PRESTIGE FINANCIAL | PRESERVATION WEALTH CONSULTANTS | PRECISE CAPITAL | PERSONAL ECONOMICS | PEACE OF MIND FINANCE | NORTHLAND FINANCIAL | NORTH AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | MONETA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MKH FINANCIAL SERVICES | MERIDIAN WEALTH | MALARIK FINANCIAL SERVICES | MAH FINANCIAL SERVICES | LRM RETIREMENT | LANGFORD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LAKEVIEW FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | LAKES FINANCIAL | KRUEGER WEALTH | KING FINANCIAL SERVICES | JUNIPER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JCHRISTOPHER ADVISORS | INDEPENDENT TRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HUX CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | HOFFMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HINES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HERMANN FINANCIAL GROUP | HELP PROTECT AND GROW | HEADSAIL FINANCIAL | HATHAWAY INVESTMENTS | H AND W FINANCIAL SERVICES | GUARDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREENEFI WEALTH STRATEGIES | GREEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRANITE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FRONT PAGE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FREEDOM WEALTH SERVICES | FREEDOM WEALTH | FRANKLIN HENLEY FINANCIAL | FIRSTFRUITS ASSET MANAGEMENT | FIRST INCOME ADVISORS | FIRST FRUIT ASSET MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | FDL FINANCIAL | FAMILY WEALTH AND VESTUS | EXPERITY WEALTH | EVERGREEN RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | EPERSONAL FINANCIAL | ELITE FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES LLC | DREAMCAP INVESTMENTS | DREAM CAP INVESTMENTS | DIVERSIFIED RETIREMENT AND WEALTH | DIAMOND LIFE PLANNING | DAK FINANCIAL GROUP | CREATIVE RETIREMENT PLANNING | CONCEIRGE FINANCIAL | COMMONWEALTH GUARDIANS | CLEAR VISION PLANNING | CHEVALIER WEALTH AND ASSOCIATES | CATHURES WEALTH | CAPSTONE FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | CAPITAL PLANNING LLC | BTL TAX AND FINANCIAL | BROWNSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP | BRIGHTPATH FINANCIAL | BRETT REID WEALTH | BLUEROCK FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | BEST INTEREST WEALTH PLANNING | BERGEN FINANCIAL GROUP | BEACON ASSOCIATES | BAYOU CITY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BANKSTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AUGUST H VELTEN & ASSOCIATES | APTUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALWAYS HELPING WM | ABUNDANT LIVING FINANCIAL SERVICES | ABRAMS INSURANCE SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 300572 / SEC#: 801-114798

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/11/2019 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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

IAR
Connecticut
(3/12/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(10/13/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/25/2002
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SIMPLICITY WEALTH
SIMPLICITY WEALTH
1ST CHOICE WEALTH | ZARA FINANCIAL GROUP | YAMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | WGD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEALTH FOR LIFE | WARD & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL GROUP | WARD & ASSOCIATES | VOGEL RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | VISION7 ADVISORY | VELTEN WATERHOUSE ADVISORS | VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP | UFC WEALTH | TUCKER FINANCIAL SERVICES | TRIUMPH PLANNING SOLUTIONS LLC | THE WHISLER AGENCY | THE RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | THE CORE FINANCIAL GROUP | THE BINNACLE GROUP | TAYLOR WEALTH AND INSURANCE | TAYLOR WEALTH & INSURANCE | SUMMIT WEALTH DESIGNS | STEWARD FINANCIAL SERVICES | STAYRETIRED WEALTH | SIMPLICITY WEALTH LLC | SIMPLICITY WEALTH | SIMPLICITY SOLUTIONS | SILVER SUMMIT FINANCIAL | SIAMO ADVISORS | SERENITY WEALTH | SENIOR TAX ADVISORY GROUP | SAWTOOTH WEALTH ADVISORS | SAGE FINANCIAL | ROSELAND RETIREMENT PLANNING | ROSELAND | RHOADS AGENCY | RETIREMENT STRATEGIES GROUP | RETIRE PRO | RELIANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | REABURN CAPITAL | PROTECTIVE WEALTH STRATEGIES | PROTECTED TOMORROWS | PRESTIGE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PRESTIGE FINANCIAL | PRESERVATION WEALTH CONSULTANTS | PRECISE CAPITAL | PERSONAL ECONOMICS | PEACE OF MIND FINANCE | NORTHLAND FINANCIAL | NORTH AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | MONETA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MKH FINANCIAL SERVICES | MERIDIAN WEALTH | MALARIK FINANCIAL SERVICES | MAH FINANCIAL SERVICES | LRM RETIREMENT | LANGFORD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LAKEVIEW FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | LAKES FINANCIAL | KRUEGER WEALTH | KING FINANCIAL SERVICES | JUNIPER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JCHRISTOPHER ADVISORS | INDEPENDENT TRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HUX CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | HOFFMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HINES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HERMANN FINANCIAL GROUP | HELP PROTECT AND GROW | HEADSAIL FINANCIAL | HATHAWAY INVESTMENTS | H AND W FINANCIAL SERVICES | GUARDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREENEFI WEALTH STRATEGIES | GREEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRANITE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FRONT PAGE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FREEDOM WEALTH SERVICES | FREEDOM WEALTH | FRANKLIN HENLEY FINANCIAL | FIRSTFRUITS ASSET MANAGEMENT | FIRST INCOME ADVISORS | FIRST FRUIT ASSET MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | FDL FINANCIAL | FAMILY WEALTH AND VESTUS | EXPERITY WEALTH | EVERGREEN RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | EPERSONAL FINANCIAL | ELITE FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES LLC | DREAMCAP INVESTMENTS | DREAM CAP INVESTMENTS | DIVERSIFIED RETIREMENT AND WEALTH | DIAMOND LIFE PLANNING | DAK FINANCIAL GROUP | CREATIVE RETIREMENT PLANNING | CONCEIRGE FINANCIAL | COMMONWEALTH GUARDIANS | CLEAR VISION PLANNING | CHEVALIER WEALTH AND ASSOCIATES | CATHURES WEALTH | CAPSTONE FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | CAPITAL PLANNING LLC | BTL TAX AND FINANCIAL | BROWNSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP | BRIGHTPATH FINANCIAL | BRETT REID WEALTH | BLUEROCK FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | BEST INTEREST WEALTH PLANNING | BERGEN FINANCIAL GROUP | BEACON ASSOCIATES | BAYOU CITY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BANKSTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AUGUST H VELTEN & ASSOCIATES | APTUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALWAYS HELPING WM | ABUNDANT LIVING FINANCIAL SERVICES | ABRAMS INSURANCE SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 300572 / SEC#: 801-114798

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/11/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
475 Springfield Ave. Suite #1, Summit, NJ 07901
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 220-8326
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
242

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SIMPLICITY WEALTH, LLC ADV PART 2A (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts10,573
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,598,410,848

Red Flags


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Company Information


SIMPLICITY WEALTH

SIMPLICITY WEALTH

CRD#: 300572Glastonbury, CT 06033

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