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William A. Knowles

THE LEADERS GROUP
Jacksonville, FL 32258
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CRD#: 4694226
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Professional summary


William Austin Knowles, who also goes by W Austin Knowles, W. Austin Knowles, is a registered financial professional currently at THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Jacksonville, Florida.

William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. William has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


W Austin Knowles | W. Austin Knowles

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 19, 2016 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 12724 Gran Bay Pkwy, Lakeside 1, Suite 150, Jacksonville, FL 32258
BD
CRD#: 37157
Jacksonville, FL
Past

September 11, 2014 - August 23, 2016

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 10, 2014 - August 23, 2016

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 13, 2011 - August 27, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

RIA
CRD#: 31012
JOHNS CREEK, GA
Past

September 9, 2011 - August 27, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

BD
CRD#: 31012
JOHNS CREEK, GA
Past

May 24, 2005 - September 14, 2011

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

March 16, 2005 - September 14, 2011

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
ALPHARETTA, GA

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
Florida
(8/19/2016)
RR
Georgia
(8/19/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/29/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TL
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#: 37157Jacksonville, FL 32258

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