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Andrew J. Villa

THE LEADERS GROUP
SUMMIT, NJ 07901
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CRD#: 4881328
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Professional summary


Andrew James Villa, who also goes by Andrew James VIlla, Andrew Villa, is a registered financial professional currently at THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.

Andrew is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Andrew has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Andrew James Villa | Andrew Villa

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) Disability insurance sales and Fixed Life Insurance and Annuity sales; 6-10 hrs per month./// 2) Genesee Country Village and Museum; Mumford, NY; Board of Trustees; work on fundraising, and marketing committees and will likely be added to finance committee; no compensation; not-investment related./// 3) Rocket Science Chemicals; selling of Sanitizer products; NOT Investment related; 06/02/2020 start date; approximately 6-10 hrs per month; compensated by commission on gross profit./// 4)Integro Insurance Brokerage Services, Surplus Lines Placements for Contingency and Disability related risks, US Principal, provide oversight, Surplus lines broker duties and communications between London Broker and USA client, not investment related, started 06/2019, 21-40 hours per month, paid via W2 as part time employee./// 5)1789 Wealth Strategies, LLC, Surplus Lines Disability placements for alien insurance, Owner, Sales of Disability insurance for professional athletes, entertainers and other hard to place professionals, started 01/2015, 21-40 hours per month, Compensation is paid as a standard commission earned for the sale of the policy.///

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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

May 27, 2022 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 475 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

September 28, 2018 - May 26, 2022

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108050
Denver, CO
Past

July 30, 2018 - May 26, 2022

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
Denver, CO
Past

January 22, 2009 - June 7, 2017

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

May 23, 2005 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

May 23, 2005 - February 4, 2009

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
ROCHESTER, NY

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
California
(5/27/2022)
RR
Colorado
(5/27/2022)
RR
Florida
(5/27/2022)
RR
Nevada
(10/24/2022)
RR
New York
(5/27/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/27/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(5/27/2022)
RR
Texas
(5/27/2022)
RR
Wyoming
(5/27/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/6/2005
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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#: 37157Summit, NJ 07901

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