The Leaders Group

The Premier Broker-Dealer for BGAs

Learn why the Leaders Group is the premier broker-dealer for brokerage general agents, insurance agents, and independent financial advisors.

General Agents

With more than 150 general agents registered, we are the premiere broker-dealer in the nation specializing in wholesale brokerage business.
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Insurance Agents

Get the best personal customer service from an independent firm paired with the broad insurance portfolio of a large broker-dealer.
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Financial Advisors

We value your independence while providing support, flexibility and the latest technology to ensure your business grows and thrives.
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Leadership

The Leaders Group is family-owned, and is dedicated to providing the best customer service in the industry. We never lose sight of who makes us great, and treat you as an extension of our family. Our experienced management team is committed to providing you with the knowledge and guidance you need to succeed.

Learn more about our executive team:

DAVE WICKERSHAM

Chief Executive Officer

SEAN WICKERSHAM

President

JANE RILEY

Chief Compliance Officer

DAVID FRANCIS

Principal Operations Officer


Vision

Our business model affords you the freedom to operate your business independently. We provide you with experienced, business-friendly compliance supervision, proactive marketing tools, new generation technology platform, and back office support - all with a low cost, high payout structure.

Experience

Founded in 1994, The Leaders Group brings more than two decades of knowledge, expertise, and leadership to a complex and changing marketplace. The Leaders Group is the premier BD for BGAs nationwide, and is the world’s #1 broker-dealer for variable universal life.

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Accolades

The Leaders Group is the only BD for the BGA! We recently joined The Leaders Group and instantly I am impressed with how much they know about our business. They also consistently … Read More

Leaders Group is truly the one BD that understands the wholesale market which we live in. We are not reps doing variable business so you don't hold us to the same standards as all … Read More

I was a representative for 3 broker/dealers before I joined The Leaders Group.  I will finish my career here because the Principal, Dave Wickersham, has created with … Read More

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Why Do I Keep Hearing About Private Placement?

By Dave Wickersham, CEO Anyone that has been in the insurance industry for more than a few years has heard of private placement life insurance (PPLI), but almost no one has seen any cases or heard anything more than rumors about these cases until recently. As the largest distributor broker-dealer for variable life, we have always received a few … More

The Leaders Group Ranks #3 Fast-Growing Independent Broker-Dealers

Denver, Colorado. Littleton-based broker-dealer ranks third in the InvestmentNews ranking of fastest growing independent broker-dealers. The annually-produced ranking, identifies the firms with the biggest percentage gains in revenue. Data is collected from InvestmentNews firms that participated in the InvestmentNews 2018 IBD su … More

THE LEADERS GROUP CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF SUCCESS

The Leaders Group is a national, independent broker-dealer located in Littleton, Colorado. Founded in 1994, The Leaders Group is the premier broker-dealer in the world for brokerage general agents (BGA). For more than a decade, the firm has been the #1 distributor broker-dealer in the world for variable universal life. "I founded The Leaders … More

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The Leaders Group, Inc. • 26 W. Dry Creek Circle • Suite 800 • Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: 303-797-9080 • Fax: 303-797-7297 • Toll Free: 800-293-4296
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