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Leigh B. Harns

INVICTA FINANCIAL GROUP
LA MESA, CA 91942
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CRD#: 6268718
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Professional summary


Leigh Bennett Harns, who also goes by Leigh B Harns, Leigh Harns, Leigh B Rutherford, is a registered financial advisor currently at INVICTA FINANCIAL GROUP located in La Mesa, California.

Leigh is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Leigh has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Leigh B Harns | Leigh Harns | Leigh B Rutherford

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) Leigh B. Harns is a licensed insurance agent of Leigh B. Harns, Sole Proprietor since January 2018. She is an independent insurance agent that sells and services for health and life insurance. She always acts in the best interest of the client. Clients are not required to implement the plan in her capacity as a licensed insurance agent. She receives approximately $3,000 compensation annually and spends about 12-18 hours per month on this activity. 2) Leigh B. Harns is the secretary and a director of the Board of BDT & Associates, Inc. since March 2018. She is responsible for recording all board meetings and assisting within the board and special duties and committees. She receives no compensation for this activity and spends 8 hours per month on this activity. 3) Leigh B. Harns is the president and a member of the La Mesa Parks and Recreation Board since July 2024. She assists in fundraising activities to raise money for new park equipment and free events in the public parks serving the city of La Mesa and surrounding areas. She also conducts foundation meetings and assists subcommittees as needed in planning. She attends local events to promote the foundation. She receives no compensation for this activity and spends approximately 4-5 hours per month on this activity. 4) Leigh B. Harns is a High School Field Hockey Official and Member-at-Large with the San Diego Field Hockey Officials Association since August 2021. She officiates high school girls' junior varsity and varsity field hockey games during non-business hours. Other duties include meeting with Association members to discuss training of new officials, rules interpretations, and handling disputes. She receives approximately $59 per junior varsity and $80 per varsity game for this activity and spends approximately 10-15 hours per month on this activity during the months of July to November only. 5) Leigh B. Harns is the owner and member of Good Karma Consulting, LLC since November 2021. This is a single owner corporation established to pay all appropriate payroll taxes, federal and state income taxes for advisory business. She receives no compensation for this activity and spends 2 hours per month on this activity. 6) Leigh B. Harns is the trustee of a trust since April 2016. She receives no compensation for this activity and spends 1 hour per month on this activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 9, 2018 - Present

INVICTA FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #1: 8220 University Avenue; Suite 203, La Mesa, CA 91942
RIA
CRD#: 288008
LA MESA, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
IF
INVICTA FINANCIAL GROUP
BDT & ASSOCIATES, INC. | INVICTA FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 288008 / SEC#: 801-118542

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2020 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2020 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2020 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2020 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2020 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2020 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2020 Terminated)

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
California
(3/9/2018)
IAR
Texas
(9/6/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/17/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


IF
INVICTA FINANCIAL GROUP
BDT & ASSOCIATES, INC. | INVICTA FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 288008 / SEC#: 801-118542

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2020 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2020 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2020 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2020 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2020 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2020 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2615 East 24th Street Suite 2, Yuma, AZ 85365
Mailing Address
Phone number
(928) 344-8000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A-BDT & ASSOCIATES, INC. (3/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,722
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 324,619,396

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Company Information


INVICTA FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 288008La Mesa, CA 91942

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