Leah Ruark has been an investment adviser representative at Lanier Financial Group since October 2023, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Leah Ruark holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Georgia and a Master's degree in Financial Planning from the University of Georgia.
Lanier Financial Group LLC is an Athens, GA firm with $236M under management, 240 clients and 6 advisers across 3 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Renee Ruark is Financial Planner/Investment Advisor Representative of Lanier Financial Group. She helps clients plan, execute and realize their financial goals. Before joining Lanier Financial Group, she was a Senior Investment Associate and Financial Advisor at a regional brokerage firm in Athens, GA for 22 years.
Leah Ruark’s longest registration was 22 years at Synovus Securities, Inc. (2001–2023). Before joining Lanier Financial Group in 2023, Leah Ruark was registered through Synovus Securities, Inc.
- Lanier Financial Group LLCCurrent– present · 3 yearsAthens, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 152945
- Synovus Securities, Inc.– · 22 yearsAthens, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 14023
Investment adviser representative registrations
Leah Ruark is registered as an investment adviser representative in Georgia, since October 2023.
- GeorgiaSince 18 October 2023
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 6 September 2001 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 1 August 2001 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Leah Renee Ruark
- CRD
- 4386482
- Firm
- Lanier Financial Group · CRD 152945
- Office
- 490 N. MILLEDGE AVENUE, Athens, GA 30601
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- August 2001
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- lanierfinancialgroup.com
Where does Leah Ruark work?
Leah Ruark is an investment adviser representative registered through Lanier Financial Group LLC since October 2023, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Leah Ruark a financial advisor?
Yes. Leah Ruark has a current investment-adviser registration in Georgia, through Lanier Financial Group since October 2023.
How many years of experience does Leah Ruark have?
Leah Ruark has 25 years in the financial industry, since August 2001, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Leah Ruark passed?
Leah Ruark has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in August 2001. FINRA credited Leah Ruark with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where is Leah Ruark based?
Leah Ruark’s registered office is in Athens, GA.
Is Leah Ruark registered with FINRA?
No. Leah Ruark has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Leah Ruark’s record?
Search CRD 4386482 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Leah Ruark’s full registration record.
