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Louis A. Dondero

THE LEADERS GROUP
Jacksonville, FL 32258
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CRD#: 5193918
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Professional summary


Louis Anthony Dondero, who also goes by Lou Dondero, Louis Anthony Dondero, is a registered financial professional currently at THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Louis is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Louis has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Lou Dondero | Louis Anthony Dondero

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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Experience


Current

January 13, 2021 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

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

May 20, 2015 - May 11, 2020

SAYBRUS EQUITY SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 153319
DIX HILLS, NY
Past

June 13, 2013 - October 31, 2014

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
LAKE MARY, FL
Past

August 13, 2012 - January 10, 2013

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

June 6, 2011 - October 20, 2011

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
WOODSTOCK, GA
Past

September 6, 2010 - May 24, 2011

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 25, 2006 - August 25, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ATLANTA, 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
Alabama
(2/14/2023)
RR
Florida
(1/13/2021)
RR
Georgia
(1/13/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(2/14/2023)
RR
New York
(2/14/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(5/5/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/24/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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

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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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