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Jeffrey C. Norris
CRD#: 7117678
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Professional summary
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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.
Jeffrey Clayton Norris, who also goes by Jeffrey Norris, was a registered financial professional .
Jeffrey is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2019. Jeffrey had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Jeffrey Norris
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) Gold Leaf Retirement, LLC DBA Gold Leaf Wealth Management; Investment-related; 5899 Strickland Rd Bailey, NC 27807; Insurance agency; President; 06/2010; Approx. 80 hours/month; Approx. 80 hours/month during trading hours; business entity for insurance commissions. 2) Jeff Norris; Investment-related; 5899 Strickland Rd Bailey, NC 27807; Insurance Sales; Licensed Insurance Agent; 06/2010; Approx. 80 hours/month as Owner of Gold Leaf Retirement, LLC DBA Gold Leaf Wealth Management; Approx. 5 hours/month during trading hours as Owner of Gold Leaf Retirement, LLC DBA Gold Leaf Wealth Management; Insurance sales. 3) Instructor / Adjunct Professor; Gold Leaf Retirement Services / Education; Investment Related: No; 5899 Strickland Road Bailey NC 27807 United States; Teach adult financial education classes on; Start date with business: 2015-06-01; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 1; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 0; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 2.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Past
October 21, 2022 - July 13, 2023
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
WILSON, NC
Past
May 14, 2019 - September 16, 2022
SIMPLICITY WEALTH
RIA
CRD#: 300572
Bailey, NC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
EVEREN SECURITIES, INC. | WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC | WELLS FARGO ADVISORS, LLC | WELLS FARGO ADVISORS | WACHOVIA SECURITIES, LLC | WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC. | KEMPER SECURITIES GROUP, INC. | KEMPER CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | FIRST UNION SECURITIES, INC. | FIRST CLEARING
CRD#: 19616 / SEC#: 801-37967, 8-37180
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/5/1990 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 10/21/2022
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
WF
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
EVEREN SECURITIES, INC. | WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC | WELLS FARGO ADVISORS, LLC | WELLS FARGO ADVISORS | WACHOVIA SECURITIES, LLC | WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC. | KEMPER SECURITIES GROUP, INC. | KEMPER CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | FIRST UNION SECURITIES, INC. | FIRST CLEARING
CRD#: 19616 / SEC#: 801-37967, 8-37180
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/5/1990 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
One North Jefferson Avenue Mail Code: H0004-05e, St. Louis, MO 63103-2205
Mailing Address
One North Jefferson Avenue Mail Code: H0004-05e, St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone number
(314) 875-3000
Established
Delaware since 03/12/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
19,017
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WACHOVIA SECURITIES FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, LLC | SOLE MEMBER | |
| CRONK, DARRELL | HEAD OF INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS / WIM CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER / BOARD OF MANAGERS / CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 2498892 |
| GINDI, SOL | PRESIDENT / HEAD OF WIM DISTRIBUTION / BOARD OF MANAGERS / CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 4903526 |
| KARANIK, ERIK ANTHONY | BOARD OF MANAGERS | 2260890 |
| LACEY, PAUL | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER / CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 5616656 |
| PATEL, RAKESH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / BOARD OF MANAGERS | 5385585 |
| SAUNDERS, DAVID WARD | DESIGNATED STATE PRINCIPAL | 2448617 |
| SOMESHWAR, PRASANNA | HEAD OF BANKING, LENDING & TRUST / CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 7491790 |
| SOMMERS, BARRY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / BOARD OF MANAGERS | 2301454 |
| TSAMADIAS, CHRISTOS G | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5433568 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,327,695 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 606,037,831,365 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 182 |
| Civil Event | 2 |
| Arbitration | 303 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/24/2025 | ||
| 12/11/2023 | ||
| 02/17/2023 |
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