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Leah Anne Coleman

Leah A. Coleman

ORCHARD FINANCIAL
AUSTIN, TX 78701
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CRD#: 5872877
Leah Anne Coleman

Professional summary


Leah Anne Coleman, CFP®, who also goes by Leah Anne Marchese, is a registered financial advisor currently at ORCHARD FINANCIAL located in Austin, Texas.

Leah is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Leah has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Biography


Starting Orchard Financial Group has been a dream of mine for many years. I wanted to create an advisory firm that I personally would feel comfortable using, somewhere that treated me like a person and not just an asset. Early in my career, I dedicated myself to financial literacy and proper education. I knew that with an extensive knowledge base and a wide range of experiences I would be best suited to educate and support my clients. This enthusiasm drove me to work for large corporations as well as a boutique wealth management firm. While engaged at these firms I learned about market fluctuations and how to properly plan for them. I’ve taken the wide range of my industry knowledge and utilized it in the formation of my own firm. One of our purposes at Orchard Financial is not only to offer our clients independence but also to incorporate freedom into our own lives as well. While at home in Austin, we enjoy the hustle and bustle of city life, but also love to get away and experience the unique nuances that new destinations have to offer. I’m excited to learn more about your unique financial position and share with you our knowledge and strategies. Together we will create a balance between your finances and your dreams.
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What are your service offerings?
Inheritance
Estate Planning
Budgeting
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Debt Management
Insurance Planning
Life Transitions
Retirement Income Management
Investment Planning
Tax Planning
Education Planning
Socially Responsible Investing
Retirement Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
AUM
Corporate Executives
Entrepreneurs
Fixed Fee (Subscription, Retai...
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
LGBT Couples and Families
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Leah Anne Marchese

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.
NAME OF BUSINESS : Orchard Financial Group, LLC ADDRESS: 10828 PALL MALL DRIVE, AUSTIN, TX, 78748 NATURE OF THE BUSINESS: INVESTMENT ADVISOR POSITION/TITLE: OWNER/CCO INVESTMENT RELATED: YES START DATE: 12/2018 THIS IS A FULL-TIME POSITION.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2018

Experience


Current

February 12, 2019 - Present

ORCHARD FINANCIAL

Office #1: 98 San Jacinto Blvd #400, Austin, TX 78701
RIA
CRD#: 300320
AUSTIN, TX
Past

February 12, 2021 - October 5, 2022

ORIGIN INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 305353
Austin, TX
Past

April 17, 2018 - February 8, 2019

WATERLOO CAPITAL

RIA
CRD#: 133705
AUSTIN, TX
Past

February 12, 2016 - May 3, 2018

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
AUSTIN, TX
Past

October 17, 2013 - May 3, 2018

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
AUSTIN, TX
Past

October 22, 2012 - October 15, 2013

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
KNOXVILLE, TN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Texas
(2/12/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/9/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


ORCHARD FINANCIAL
ORCHARD FINANCIAL
ORCHARD FINANCIAL | ORCHARD FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | ORCHARD FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 300320 / SEC#:

Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
98 San Jacinto Blvd #400, Austin, TX 78701
Mailing Address
Phone number
(512) 655-3444
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts87
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 12,882,388

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Company Information


ORCHARD FINANCIAL

ORCHARD FINANCIAL

CRD#: 300320Austin, TX 78701

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