Leighton A. Hart

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CRD#: 4356164

Professional summary

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

Leighton Andrew Hart, who also goes by Leighton A. Hart, was a registered financial professional .

Leighton is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. Leighton had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

Leighton A. Hart

Other business activities

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1) Market Street Media, LLC ; 207 E Main Street, Suite 2-E, Johnson City, TN 37604 ; Not investment related ; CEO of the Corporation and 50% owner ; Podcast production, distribution and education / consultation on social media marketing ; 120 hours spent per month

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Past

November 2, 2021 - October 28, 2024

COGENTBLUE

RIA

CRD#: 312899

KNOXVILLE, TN

Past

August 25, 2020 - October 4, 2021

WEALTHCARE ADVISORY PARTNERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 171976

Johnson City, TN

Past

January 23, 2019 - June 1, 2020

AVENUE PLANNING GROUP

RIA

CRD#: 283749

JOHNSON CITY, TN

Past

December 14, 2016 - December 31, 2018

AVENUE PLANNING GROUP

RIA

CRD#: 283749

JOHNSON CITY, TN

Past

June 1, 2008 - December 16, 2015

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

CRD#: 35371

JOHNSON CITY, TN

Past

July 3, 2007 - June 1, 2008

BI INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 125437

JOHNSON CITY, TN

Past

April 23, 2004 - February 12, 2007

AMSOUTH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 15692

JOHNSON CITY, TN

Past

April 17, 2001 - January 30, 2004

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

ST. LOUIS, MO

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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COGENTBLUE

COGENTBLUE | COGENTBLUE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 312899 / SEC#: 801-125745

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/26/2022 Approved)

Tennessee

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2022 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/28/2016

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/19/2001

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 12/16/2015

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/16/2001

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

COGENTBLUE

COGENTBLUE | COGENTBLUE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 312899 / SEC#: 801-125745

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/26/2022 Approved)

Tennessee

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2022 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

4533 Papermill Drive Suite 105, Knoxville, TN 37909

Mailing Address

Phone number

(865) 309-5892

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A & 2B (6/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	413
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 566,021,606

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
06/30/2025	Cover Page	Report
10/28/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Leighton A. Hart

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

WEALTHCARE ADVISORY PARTNERS LLC

AVENUE PLANNING GROUP

AVENUE PLANNING GROUP

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

BI INVESTMENTS, LLC

AMSOUTH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

EDWARD JONES

Primary Firm SEC Registration

COGENTBLUE

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/28/2016

Series 63

Date: 4/19/2001

SIE

Date: 12/16/2015

Series 7

Date: 4/16/2001

Current Firm

COGENTBLUE

Contact information

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

COGENTBLUE

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