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Richard J. Barber

LESKO SECURITIES
Vestal, NY 13850
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CRD#: 4286870
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Professional summary


Richard J Barber, AIF®, who also goes by R J Barber Mr., Richard J Barber Mr., Richard James Barber Mr., is a registered financial advisor currently at LESKO SECURITIES INC. located in Vestal, New York.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Richard has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 82TO, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


R J Barber Mr. | Richard J Barber Mr. | Richard James Barber Mr.

Other business activities


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7/31/2018 - Binghamton University School of Management - Investment Related - Binghamton University 4400 Vestal Parkway East Binghamton, NY 13902 - Other-Academic Adjunct Lecturer - Start Date: 08/28/2018 - 5 Hours Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading - Director of Binghamton University (SUNY) School of Management (SOM) student investment fund. The purpose of the program is to teach students how to perform fundamental research of equities and provide exposure to successful alumni in front office finance. The program is NON-CREDIT and the fund is ENDOWED. Students make ALL investment decisions within strict guidelines.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®

Experience


Current

April 24, 2023 - Present

LESKO SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 400 Plaza Drive Ste A, Vestal, NY 13850
RIA
BD
CRD#: 10091
Vestal, NY
Current

April 24, 2023 - Present

LESKO SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 400 Plaza Drive Ste A, Vestal, NY 13850
RIA
BD
CRD#: 10091
Vestal, NY
Past

October 13, 2017 - April 18, 2023

VISIONS ANALYSIS LLC

BD
CRD#: 286678
ENDICOTT, NY
Past

December 11, 2008 - April 28, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
ENDICOTT, NY
Past

December 9, 2008 - April 28, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ENDICOTT, NY
Past

February 1, 2006 - December 9, 2008

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
VESTAL, NY
Past

March 4, 2004 - December 9, 2008

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
VESTAL, NY
Past

April 24, 2002 - November 10, 2003

CHARTER ONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13373
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

November 21, 2000 - November 29, 2001

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

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".
LS
LESKO SECURITIES INC.
LESKO FINANCIAL | NEW DECADE CAPITAL CORP. | LESKO SECURITIES, INC. | LESKO SECURITIES INC. | LESKO SECURITIES INC

CRD#: 10091 / SEC#: 801-110085, 8-26408

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/20/2017 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2017 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2017 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)

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
California
(4/24/2023)
RR
New York
(4/24/2023)
IAR
New York
(4/24/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/24/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(4/24/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/4/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82TO
Date: 4/24/2023
Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 12/11/2000
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/24/2020
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


LS
LESKO SECURITIES INC.
LESKO FINANCIAL | NEW DECADE CAPITAL CORP. | LESKO SECURITIES, INC. | LESKO SECURITIES INC. | LESKO SECURITIES INC

CRD#: 10091 / SEC#: 801-110085, 8-26408

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/20/2017 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2017 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2017 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
400 Plaza Dr Ste A, Vestal, NY 13850
Mailing Address
400 Plaza Dr Suite A, Vestal, NY 13850
Phone number
(607) 724-2421
Established
Delaware since 11/05/1980
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
20

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (34 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A WRAP BROCHURE (3/13/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LESKO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.OWNER
HAMPTON, WILLIAM CHARLESTREASURER1823025
HARTUNG, ROBERT SCOTTVICE PRESIDENT1295142
LALOVIC, NIKOLAGENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL6513315
LESKO, GREGORY STEPHENGENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL1175893
LESKO, GREGORY STEPHENROSFP1175893
LESKO, GREGORY STEPHENCEO / CCO1175893
LESKO, GREGORY STEPHENMUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL1175893
LESKO, GREGORY STEPHENPRESIDENT1175893
PICHURA, RICHARD JAMESSECRETARY4065566
STEBBINS, KAREN MARIEOPERATIONS MANAGER4152490
STEBBINS, KAREN MARIEGENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL4152490
THORNTON, STEVEN LEEPFO & FINOP4496384

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,313
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 597,142,817

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1
Arbitration1

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Company Information


LESKO SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 10091Vestal, NY 13850

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