Richard G. Leader

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS

Houston, TX

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CRD#: 730325

Professional summary

Richard Gordon Leader, CFA is a registered financial advisor currently at KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC located in Houston, Texas.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Richard has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 87, Series 5 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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CFA

Chartered Financial Analyst

Experience

Current

April 1, 2025 - Present

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 282241

Houston, TX

Past

September 29, 2017 - April 3, 2025

TRANSFORM WEALTH, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 283403

Winston-Salem, NC

Past

June 19, 2006 - September 26, 2017

FIRST HOUSTON CAPITAL, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 140123

HOUSTON, TX

Past

May 2, 2006 - June 16, 2006

BURNHAM SECURITIES INC.

RIA

CRD#: 22549

HOUSTON, TX

Past

May 25, 1999 - June 19, 2006

BURNHAM ASSET MANAGEMENT CORP

RIA

CRD#: 104960

HOUSTON, TX

Past

May 24, 1999 - June 16, 2006

BURNHAM SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 22549

NEW YORK, NY

Past

January 3, 1991 - March 16, 1999

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

CRD#: 630

NEW YORK, NY

Past

April 6, 1990 - December 18, 1990

ROTAN MOSLE INC.

CRD#: 727

Past

May 18, 1981 - March 13, 1990

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7323

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 282241 / SEC#: 801-107054

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2015 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Colorado
(4/1/2025)

IAR

Texas
(4/1/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/12/1996

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/22/1981

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 87

Date: 3/25/2005

Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 5

Date: 12/12/1981

Interest Rate Options Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/16/1981

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 282241 / SEC#: 801-107054

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2015 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

10 S Wacker Drive Suite 2600, Chicago, IL 60606

Mailing Address

Phone number

(312) 334-7300

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

372

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KOVITZ FORM ADV PART 2A - AUGUST 2025 (11/10/2025)

KOVITZ_NORTHCOAST DBA FORM ADV PART 2A (11/10/2025)

KOVITZ WEATHERSTONE DBA DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (4/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	38,915
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 31,731,798,984

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/23/2025	Cover Page	Report
08/15/2024	Cover Page	Report
07/19/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Richard G. Leader

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Richard Gordon Leader's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

TRANSFORM WEALTH, LLC

FIRST HOUSTON CAPITAL, INC.

BURNHAM SECURITIES INC.

BURNHAM ASSET MANAGEMENT CORP

BURNHAM SECURITIES INC.

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

ROTAN MOSLE INC.

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/12/1996

Series 63

Date: 4/22/1981

Series 87

Date: 3/25/2005

Series 5

Date: 12/12/1981

Series 7

Date: 5/16/1981

Current Firm

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

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