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David M. Cass

TLG ADVISORS
Minneapolis, MN 55416
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CRD#: 1069618
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Professional summary


David Michael Cass, who also goes by Dave Cass, David Michael Cass Mr, is a registered financial advisor currently at TLG ADVISORS, INC. located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. David has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Dave Cass | David Michael Cass Mr

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.) ALLIANZ LIFE - 3/7/2022 - 5701 Golden Hills Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55416-1297 - VP, Head of RIA Concierge Desk, Head of sales unit, Not Invt Rel, Insurance business, 5 hrs/mo; 20 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 2.) TLG ADVISORS INC - 4/14/2022 - 26 W Dry Creek Circle, Suite 800, Littleton, CO 80120 - IAR, Invt Rep, RA business, 0 hrs/mo; 0 hrs/mo (during trading hours).

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view David Michael Cass's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

April 14, 2022 - Present

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 5701 Golden Hills Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55416
RIA
CRD#: 111052
Minneapolis, MN
Current

April 14, 2022 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 5701 Golden Hills Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55416
BD
CRD#: 37157
Minneapolis, MN
Past

July 1, 2020 - April 6, 2022

MERCER ALLIED COMPANY, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 37404
COHOES, NY
Past

July 1, 2020 - April 6, 2022

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 1, 2017 - July 1, 2020

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
IRVING, TX
Past

January 13, 2016 - November 1, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 12, 2015 - April 6, 2022

UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 134600
IRVING, TX
Past

January 22, 2008 - December 31, 2015

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

April 16, 2007 - July 12, 2007

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
DUBLIN, OH
Past

March 23, 2007 - July 12, 2007

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
DUBLIN, OH
Past

June 16, 2005 - January 3, 2007

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

October 23, 2002 - June 22, 2005

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

June 5, 2002 - November 18, 2002

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

November 3, 2000 - July 13, 2001

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 3, 1999 - September 20, 2000

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

March 27, 1997 - December 22, 1997

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 21, 1994 - May 27, 1997

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 1, 1990 - March 21, 1994

METLIFE INVESTORS SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 15950
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past

October 20, 1982 - July 19, 1988

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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TLG ADVISORS, INC.
ABUNDANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | XCEPTION ADVISORY GROUP | WILLIAM STAPLES INS & FINANCIAL SVCS INC | WEALTH STRATEGIES GROUP | WEALTH ADVANTAGE GROUP | TLG ADVISORS, INC. | THE WADSWORTH GROUP | STRATEGIC PLANNING GROUP PLLC | STARLIGHT PORTFOLIOS | SENIOR FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC | RIVERTREE FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC | RESOURCE INSURANCE & FINANCIAL GROUP | RAABE & ASSOCIATES | PASSERELLE ADVISORS | PACIFIC PEAK ADVISORS | PACIFIC CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC. | MILESTONE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MACK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | INSLEY INVESTMENT GROUP LLC | INSLEY INVESTMENT GROUP | HN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HANSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GIDEON STRATEGIC PARTNERS, | GERRARD ADVISORS LLC | GARLIKOV ADVISORS INC | CLARITY FINANCIAL | CANTILEVER WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP

CRD#: 111052 / SEC#: 801-60458

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/6/2001 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

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Alabama
(4/28/2022)
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Alaska
(4/28/2022)
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Arizona
(4/28/2022)
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Arkansas
(4/28/2022)
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California
(4/28/2022)
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Colorado
(4/28/2022)
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Connecticut
(4/28/2022)
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Delaware
(4/28/2022)
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District of Columbia
(4/28/2022)
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Florida
(4/28/2022)
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Georgia
(4/28/2022)
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Hawaii
(4/28/2022)
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Idaho
(4/28/2022)
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Illinois
(4/28/2022)
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Indiana
(4/28/2022)
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Iowa
(4/28/2022)
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Kansas
(4/28/2022)
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Kentucky
(4/28/2022)
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Louisiana
(4/28/2022)
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Maine
(4/28/2022)
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Maryland
(4/28/2022)
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Massachusetts
(4/28/2022)
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Michigan
(4/28/2022)
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Minnesota
(4/14/2022)
IAR
Minnesota
(4/14/2022)
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Mississippi
(4/28/2022)
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Missouri
(4/28/2022)
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Montana
(4/28/2022)
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Nebraska
(4/28/2022)
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Nevada
(4/28/2022)
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New Hampshire
(4/28/2022)
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New Jersey
(4/28/2022)
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New Mexico
(4/28/2022)
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New York
(4/28/2022)
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North Carolina
(4/28/2022)
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North Dakota
(4/28/2022)
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Ohio
(4/14/2022)
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Oklahoma
(4/28/2022)
RR
Oregon
(4/28/2022)
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Pennsylvania
(4/28/2022)
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Puerto Rico
(4/28/2022)
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Rhode Island
(4/28/2022)
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South Carolina
(4/28/2022)
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South Dakota
(4/28/2022)
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Tennessee
(4/28/2022)
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Texas
(4/28/2022)
RR
Utah
(4/28/2022)
RR
Vermont
(4/28/2022)
RR
Virginia
(4/28/2022)
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Washington
(4/28/2022)
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West Virginia
(4/28/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/28/2022)
RR
Wyoming
(4/28/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/11/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TA
TLG ADVISORS, INC.
ABUNDANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | XCEPTION ADVISORY GROUP | WILLIAM STAPLES INS & FINANCIAL SVCS INC | WEALTH STRATEGIES GROUP | WEALTH ADVANTAGE GROUP | TLG ADVISORS, INC. | THE WADSWORTH GROUP | STRATEGIC PLANNING GROUP PLLC | STARLIGHT PORTFOLIOS | SENIOR FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC | RIVERTREE FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC | RESOURCE INSURANCE & FINANCIAL GROUP | RAABE & ASSOCIATES | PASSERELLE ADVISORS | PACIFIC PEAK ADVISORS | PACIFIC CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC. | MILESTONE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MACK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | INSLEY INVESTMENT GROUP LLC | INSLEY INVESTMENT GROUP | HN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HANSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GIDEON STRATEGIC PARTNERS, | GERRARD ADVISORS LLC | GARLIKOV ADVISORS INC | CLARITY FINANCIAL | CANTILEVER WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP

CRD#: 111052 / SEC#: 801-60458

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/6/2001 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
475 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 371-0013
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
280

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TLG ADVISORS FORM ADV BROCHURE 2025 (3/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,331
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,948,103,893

Red Flags


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Company Information


TLG ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 111052Minneapolis, MN 55416

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