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Susan P. Leonard
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
ROME, GA 30161
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CRD#: 4280029
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Professional summary
Susan Priester Leonard, who also goes by Jan Priester Leonard, Susan Janine Priester, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Rome, Georgia and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Rome, Georgia.
Susan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Susan has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Jan Priester Leonard | Susan Janine Priester
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. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: OWENS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 11/2020; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PATHWAY PLANNING, INC.; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: 23 QUARTER HORSE DR NW ROME GA 30165; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 11/2020; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 11/2020; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE AND ANNUITIES; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PLEASANT VALLEY NORTH BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING TEAM, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 735 OLD SUMMERVILLE RD NW, ROME, GA 30165, NATURE OF BUSINESS: CHURCH START DATE: 01/2025, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: VOLUNTEER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SERVE WITH A GROUP OF CHURCH AND STAFF MEMBERS TO MEET WITH ARCHITECT(S) TO DECIDE IF WE SHOULD BUILD. WORK WITH THE CHURCH TO MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT RAISING FUNDS,; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ELOHEH EQUINE INC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 1509 TURNER RD NE, ROME, GA 30165; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOARD; START DATE: 7/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD OF DIRECTORS/TREASURER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING, ACCOUNTING, RECONCILIATION, BUDGET SETTING;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 2300 Jl Todd Dr Ne, Rome, GA 30161RIA
CRD#: 105644
ROME, GA
Current
January 7, 2008 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 2300 Jl Todd Dr Ne, Rome, GA 30161BD
CRD#: 10299
ROME, GA
Past
January 11, 2008 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
ROME, GA
Past
November 29, 2005 - November 2, 2006
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
ROME, GA
Past
January 1, 2004 - November 2, 2006
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10299
ROME, GA
Past
January 18, 2001 - January 1, 2004
IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA
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".
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 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
RR
Alabama(3/24/2010)
RR
Arizona(11/29/2023)
RR
California(5/21/2019)
RR
Colorado(1/24/2024)
RR
Florida(1/3/2011)
RR
Georgia(1/7/2008)
IAR
Georgia(3/21/2024)
RR
Kansas(12/15/2021)
RR
Louisiana(1/2/2025)
RR
Maryland(1/4/2023)
RR
Mississippi(11/24/2020)
RR
Montana(9/30/2013)
RR
North Carolina(6/19/2017)
RR
Ohio(1/4/2023)
RR
Oregon(1/2/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/21/2019)
RR
South Carolina(1/24/2024)
RR
Tennessee(5/21/2019)
RR
Texas(12/3/2016)
IAR
Texas(3/21/2024)
RR
Virginia(8/9/2017)
RR
Wisconsin(6/3/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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