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Leigh Simons

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CRD#: 3262837
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Leigh Simons, who also goes by Leighann Simons, Leigh Ann Simons, was a registered financial professional .

Leigh is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. Leigh had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Leighann Simons | Leigh Ann Simons

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.

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Experience

Past

September 1, 2021 - October 13, 2021

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
PLYMOUTH, WI
Past

September 1, 2021 - October 13, 2021

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
PLYMOUTH, WI
Past

January 4, 2021 - April 20, 2021

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
Manitowoc, WI
Past

November 9, 2020 - April 20, 2021

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Manitowoc, WI
Past

February 12, 2004 - October 19, 2004

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 28, 2002 - July 11, 2002

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 2525
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 28, 2000 - February 12, 2002

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI

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".
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
NML EQUITY SERVICES, INC. | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES,LLC | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 2881 / SEC#: 801-8095, 8-14088

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/1971 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/4/2021
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/9/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/20/2020
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/25/2000
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
NML EQUITY SERVICES, INC. | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES,LLC | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 2881 / SEC#: 801-8095, 8-14088

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/1971 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
720 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202-4797
Mailing Address
720 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202-4797
Phone number
(414) 271-1444
Established
Wisconsin since 06/10/1998
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
2,577

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)

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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NMIS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE 3.31.2025 (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYSOLE MEMBER
ALBERS, BRETT BERNARDTREASURER / FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL6669890
DOLL, QUENTIN MICHAELVICE PRESIDENT - RISK PRODUCTS6776231
EULL, BRADLEY LEAHYSECRETARY2969269
KALINOWSKI, DAWN MARIEVICE PRESIDENT - CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER2770565
LUND, NICOLE ELLENVICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4646907
SCHULTZ, DEBORAH ALLISONVICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF RISK OFFICER7440134
TOMCZAK, BONNIE LYNNVICE PRESIDENT - WEALTH2966038
VALTERS, LAILA MPRESIDENT AND CEO3010005

Disclosures

Regulatory Event10
Arbitration1

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Company Information

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

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