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Eric M. Close

THE LEADERS GROUP
Louisville, KY 40223
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CRD#: 6848653
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Professional summary


Eric Michael Close, who also goes by Eric Michael Close, Eric Close, is a registered financial professional currently at THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Eric is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Eric has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Eric Michael Close | Eric Close

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 24, 2025 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 1906 Stanley Gault Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40223
BD
CRD#: 37157
Louisville, KY
Past

October 2, 2023 - April 11, 2025

FIDX MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 322769
BERWYN, PA
Past

August 14, 2018 - July 15, 2022

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA

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
Pennsylvania
(6/24/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/28/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/6/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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#: 37157Louisville, KY 40223

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