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Justin L. Smith

THE LEADERS GROUP
SUMMIT, NJ 07901
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CRD#: 6093776
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Professional summary

Justin Lee Smith is a registered financial professional currently at THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.

Justin is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Justin has worked at 3 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 20, 2025 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

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

September 4, 2020 - July 11, 2022

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

June 16, 2016 - September 13, 2018

SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 158538
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

August 6, 2013 - April 2, 2015

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE

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Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 9/13/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 8/5/2013
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

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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#: 37157Summit, NJ 07901

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