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Craig A. Leppien

SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS
Traverse City, MI 49684
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CRD#: 4394900
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Professional summary


Craig Allen Leppien is a registered financial advisor currently at SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC located in Traverse City, Michigan and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Traverse City, Michigan.

Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Craig has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC- INDEPENDENT RIA POSITION: Investment Advisor Representative NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 100 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 100 START DATE: 09/06/2023 ADDRESS: 13300 S West Bayshore Dr, Traverse City MI 49684, United States DESCRIPTION: Sales/Marketing of investment advisory products 2. HARBOR WEALTH CONSULTANTS, 13300 S WEST BAYSHORE SR STE B1, TRAVERSE CITY, MI, 05/2018. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL-10/MO-10/TRADING. 3. HARBOR WEALTH CONSULTANTS- INSURANCE BROKER POSITION: Agent NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 15 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 15 START DATE: 09/01/2023 ADDRESS: 13300 S West Bayshore Dr, Traverse City MI 49684, United States DESCRIPTION: Sales/Marketing of Fixed Annuities an d Non-Variable Insurance

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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

September 6, 2023 - Present

SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 13300 S. West Bayshore Drive, Suite B-1, Traverse City, MI 49684
RIA
CRD#: 327455
Traverse City, MI
Current

September 1, 2023 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 13300 Sw Bayshore Drive Unit B-1, Traverse City, MI 49684
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
Past

May 15, 2018 - September 13, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
Traverse City, MI
Past

May 15, 2018 - September 13, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
Traverse City, MI
Past

February 24, 2015 - June 4, 2018

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
Traverse City, MI
Past

February 13, 2015 - June 4, 2018

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
Traverse City, MI
Past

October 11, 2011 - February 19, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
Past

October 11, 2011 - February 19, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
Past

August 7, 2008 - October 11, 2011

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13787
TRAVERSE, MI
Past

August 7, 2008 - October 11, 2011

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
TRAVERSE, MI
Past

January 31, 2007 - June 11, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SAGINAW, MI
Past

January 31, 2007 - June 11, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SAGINAW, MI
Past

November 30, 2006 - January 17, 2007

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
Past

September 6, 2001 - January 17, 2007

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
TRAVERSE CITY, MI

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".
SE
SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC
FIRST RESPONDERS FINANCIAL | VARSITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SIGNATURE FINANCIAL GROUP | SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC | RIGHTSIDE FINANCIAL | PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES AKA PG FINANCIAL | PHOENIX FINANCIAL GROUP | PATH FINANCIAL PARTNERS | MIDWEST RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS | MARK S WEAVER WEALTH ADVISORY | LEGACY CONSULTANTS GROUP | LC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARBOR WEALTH CONSULTANTS

CRD#: 327455 / SEC#: 801-128432

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/27/2023 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
Florida
(9/1/2023)
RR
Illinois
(9/1/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(8/28/2025)
RR
Michigan
(9/1/2023)
IAR
Michigan
(9/6/2023)
RR
Missouri
(9/1/2023)
RR
Nevada
(9/23/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(11/7/2023)
RR
Ohio
(9/1/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(9/1/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/29/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SE
SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC
FIRST RESPONDERS FINANCIAL | VARSITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SIGNATURE FINANCIAL GROUP | SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC | RIGHTSIDE FINANCIAL | PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES AKA PG FINANCIAL | PHOENIX FINANCIAL GROUP | PATH FINANCIAL PARTNERS | MIDWEST RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS | MARK S WEAVER WEALTH ADVISORY | LEGACY CONSULTANTS GROUP | LC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARBOR WEALTH CONSULTANTS

CRD#: 327455 / SEC#: 801-128432

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/27/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
445 Hutchinson Avenue Suite 800, Columbus, OH 43235
Mailing Address
Phone number
(614) 846-6000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
38

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS FORM ADV PART 2A (9/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,714
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 330,621,622

Red Flags


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Company Information


SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 327455Traverse City, MI 49684

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