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Susan J. Joy

THE LEADERS GROUP
Naples, FL 34119
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CRD#: 4512857
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Professional summary

Susan Joy Joy, who also goes by Susan J. Bruno, Susan Joy Bruno, Susan Bruno, Susan Joy, Susan Minker, is a registered financial professional currently at THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Naples, Florida.

Susan is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Susan has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Susan J. Bruno | Susan Joy Bruno | Susan Bruno | Susan Joy | Susan Minker

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.) TAKE 2 TRAVEL - 9/1/2022 - 12264 Lotus Avenue, Naples, FL 34120 - Advisor, General travel advice, Not Invt Rel, Travel business, 5 hrs/mo; 0 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 2.) BEACON WEALTH PLANNING - 1/1/2020 - 12264 Lotus Avenue, Naples, FL 34120 - CEO, Invt Rel, RA firm, 40 hrs/mo; 40 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 3.) CUR NON LLC - 7/1/2022 - 12264 Lotus Avenue, Naples, FL 34120 - Author/Founder, Children's book author, Not Invt Rel, Author, 10 hrs/mo; 0 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 4.) BEACON WEALTH CONSULTING - 1/1/2000 - 12264 Lotus Avenue, Naples, FL 34120 - CEO, Sales, Invt Rel, Insurance business, 40 hrs/mo; 40 hrs/mo (during trading hours).

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

December 2, 2024 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 15275 Collier Blvd, Unit 201-361, Naples, FL 34119
BD
CRD#: 37157
Naples, FL
Past

August 17, 2020 - June 19, 2025

BEACON WEALTH PLANNING LLC

RIA
CRD#: 306633
NAPLES, FL
Past

March 11, 2016 - May 2, 2019

CWA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 158940
NAPLES, FL
Past

March 30, 2007 - December 31, 2014

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
STAMFORD, CT
Past

March 30, 2007 - December 31, 2014

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
STAMFORD, CT
Past

April 30, 2002 - April 3, 2007

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43285
ROWAYTON, CT
Past

March 27, 2002 - July 14, 2005

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 43285
ROWAYTON, CT
Past

December 3, 2001 - March 30, 2007

BEACON WEALTH CONSULTING, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125582
ROWAYTON, CT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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
Connecticut
(9/3/2025)
RR
Florida
(12/5/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/29/2025
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 11/30/2024
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 11/27/2024
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 4/29/2002
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.
SIMPLICITY INVESTMENTS | THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. | THE LEADERS GROUP

CRD#: 37157 / SEC#: , 8-47639

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
475 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
Mailing Address
475 Springfield Ave Suite 1, Summit, NJ 07901
Phone number
(303) 797-9080
Established
Delaware since 07/14/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SIMPLICITY FINANCIAL MARKETING HOLDINGS, INC.SHAREHOLDER
PETERS, ROBERT WILLIAMFINOP1704577
RILEY, ZORAH JANECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3015509
WICKERSHAM, SEAN DAVIDPRESIDENT4994630

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Company Information

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 37157Naples, FL 34119

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