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Edward K. Leader

LEVEL FOUR FINANCIAL
Goldsboro, NC 27534
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CRD#: 5561110
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Professional summary

Edward Ketchum Leader, who also goes by Edward Ketchum Leader Mr., Edward Leader, is a registered financial professional currently at LEVEL FOUR FINANCIAL, LLC located in Goldsboro, North Carolina.

Edward is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Edward has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Edward Ketchum Leader Mr. | Edward Leader

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

March 23, 2021 - Present

LEVEL FOUR FINANCIAL, LLC

Office #1: 2805 N. Park Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534
BD
CRD#: 25700
Goldsboro, NC
Past

September 11, 2015 - March 31, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
LA GRANGE, NC
Past

August 27, 2010 - September 16, 2015

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
LAGRANGE, NC
Past

August 27, 2010 - September 16, 2015

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
LAGRANGE, NC
Past

February 19, 2009 - November 11, 2009

ALTRIUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 121529
NEW BERN, NC
Past

October 29, 2008 - November 10, 2009

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
NEW BERN, NC

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.

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RR
North Carolina
(3/23/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/3/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/28/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

LF
LEVEL FOUR FINANCIAL, LLC
BURTON, BUSBY & CO., INC. | MID-ATLANTIC SECURITIES, A LEVEL FOUR FINANCIAL & LEVEL FOUR ADV | LEVEL FOUR FINANCIAL, LLC | LEVEL FOUR FINANCIAL | J.ROE BURTON & CO. INC. | J. ROE BURTON & CO. INC. | HARBOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | HARBOR FINANCIAL SERVICES | HARBOR FINANCIAL

CRD#: 25700 / SEC#: 801-65811, 8-41965

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

Main Address
12400 Coit Road 11 North Water Street, Ste 21290, Mobile, AL 36602
Mailing Address
12400 Coit Road Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75251
Phone number
(866) 834-1040
Established
Alabama since 01/22/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
LEVEL FOUR GROUP, LLCMEMBER
HOPKINS, THOMAS JOHNFINOP1835087
MILLER, KIMBERLY KAYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, AMLCO4175240
TOMES, EDMON JACOBCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER3181660
WHITEHEAD, MARC SCOTTPRESIDENT3059786

Disclosures

Regulatory Event7
Arbitration1

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Company Information

LEVEL FOUR FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 25700Goldsboro, NC 27534

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