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Darren J. Leader

ACACIA GROVE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
SCHENECTADY, NY 12305
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CRD#: 6257882
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Professional summary

Darren James Leader, who also goes by Darren J. Leader, Darren Leader, is a registered financial advisor currently at ACACIA GROVE WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Schenectady, New York.

Darren is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Darren has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Darren J. Leader | Darren Leader

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.
(1.) Real Estate Rental; Investment Related: No; Address: Niskayuna, NY (Private Residence); Start Date: 12/01/15; Apx. Number of Hours/Month: 1; Number of Hours During Securities Trading Hours: 0; Brief Description of Duties: Live in one unit, and rent out the other unit to tenants.

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Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
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Experience

Current

September 20, 2024 - Present

ACACIA GROVE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 242 Union Street #8, Schenectady, NY 12305
RIA
CRD#: 332881
SCHENECTADY, NY
Past

April 28, 2020 - March 25, 2024

SIMMONS CAPITAL GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 281122
HALFMOON, NY
Past

June 1, 2016 - November 17, 2016

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Clifton Park, NY
Past

October 30, 2014 - June 14, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
HALFMOON, NY

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
New York
(9/20/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/3/2014
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 11/17/2016
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/30/2014
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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ACACIA GROVE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ACACIA GROVE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ACACIA GROVE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 332881 / SEC#:

New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2024 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
242 Union Street #8, Schenectady, NY 12305
Mailing Address
Phone number
(518) 217-5097
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts77
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 16,944,343

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Company Information

ACACIA GROVE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 332881Schenectady, NY 12305

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