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Jean T. Rateau

THE LEADERS GROUP
SUMMIT, NJ 07901
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CRD#: 5073011
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Professional summary

Jean Teddy Rateau, who also goes by Jean T. Rateau, Jean Teddy Rateau, is a registered financial professional currently at THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.

Jean is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Jean has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Jean T. Rateau | Jean Teddy Rateau

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 23, 2026 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

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

May 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

May 11, 2021 - May 1, 2024

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

July 16, 2013 - April 6, 2015

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 840
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 15, 2009 - January 31, 2011

CAMMACK LARHETTE BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 109906
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 22, 2006 - December 4, 2008

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
WALTHAM, MA

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
(1/23/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/23/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/2/2021
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/25/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 5/11/2021
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 4/20/2021
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 7/16/2013
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#: 37157Summit, NJ 07901

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