The Leaders Group

The Premier BD for BGAs

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

General Agents

With more than 100 general agents registered, we are one of few broker-dealers in the nation that specializes in wholesale brokerage business.
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Financial Advisors

The Leaders Group provides the personal service of an independent firm with the broad insurance portfolio of a large broker-dealer.
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Financial Institution

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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

President/CEO

SEAN WICKERSHAM

Executive Vice President of Operations/Marketing

JANE RILEY

Chief Compliance Officer

DAVID FRANCIS

Operations Manager

Ben Tiller

AVP/ Compliance Manager

VAN LAM

Commissions Team Lead

Vision

Our business model is built to allow you the freedom to run your business the way you intended. We provide you with expert, business-friendly compliance, pro-active marketing, next generation technology, and back office support for all aspects of your organization with a low cost, high payout structure for maximum profitability.
We give you the flexibility to operate with the independence you need by providing access to a wide range of annuity, life insurance, and securities products from a wide variety of carriers. We understand that our business is about relationships, and we will always work hard to accommodate any structure your business demands.

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

Large credit goes to The Leaders Group for creating and reinforcing the environment which has allowed our practice to prosper during our 14-year association. It has been m … Read More

News

Austin Lux Named Systems Administrator

The Leaders Group is happy to announce that Austin Lux has accepted the position of Systems Administrator. In this role, Austin will be supporting all the backend pieces of the new LeadersLink system, ensuring a smooth rep experience. In addition to supporting LeadersLink, Austin will support all internal systems. Austin joined The Leaders Group … More

Starlight Portfolios: Your partner in the new age of financial planning

Alright, let’s get this out there. Starlight Portfolios isn’t a robo-advisor. Yes, the platform shares many robo-advisor capabilities, but the intended purpose of the platform is to serve as an online investment advisor. As part of TLG’s new technology offering and partnership with leaders in the fin-tech industry, Starlight offers an efficient proc … More

Important Staff Changes at The Leaders Group

Last week we made some major structural changes at The Leaders Group.  Effective immediately, New Accounts and Commissions are under one Operations umbrella, led by David Francis as our new Operations Manager.  In this role, David will be directly managing our New Accounts Team. In addition, Van Lam will now be the head of the Commissions Team, c … More

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The Leaders Group, Inc. • 26 W. Dry Creek Circle • Suite 575 • Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: 303-797-9080 • Fax: 303-797-7297 • Toll Free: 800-293-4296
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