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David R. Brinkley

TLG ADVISORS
Mt Airy, MD
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CRD#: 1271152
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Professional summary


David Ross Brinkley Sr, who also goes by David Ross Brinkley, is a registered financial advisor currently at TLG ADVISORS, INC. located in Mt Airy, Maryland and THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. David has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


David Ross Brinkley

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.) FORESTRY - 9/11/1982 - 12775 Barnett Drive, Mt. Airy, MD 21771 - Owner/Manager, Pay the taxes and manage property, Not Invt Rel, Land real estate, 10 hrs/mo; 0 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 2.) RENTAL PROPERTY - 2/1/2021 - Waterside Community, Frederick, MD 21701 - Owner/Manager, Deal with tenants, lease properties, help with maintenance, Not Invt Rel, Real Estate business, 10 hrs/mo; 10 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 3.) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT - 1/4/1982 - 1618 Rising Ridge Road, Mt Airy, MD 21771 - Proprietor/Licensee, Sales and service, Not Invt Rel, Insurance business, 10 hrs/mo; 10 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 4.) TLG ADVISORS INC - 2/25/2025 - 26 W Dry Creek Circle, Suite 800, Littleton, CO 80120 - IAR Rep, Invt Rel, IAR Business, 10hrs/mo; 10 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 5.) FREDERICK HEALTH - 8/25/2025 - 400 West Seventh Street, Frederick, MD 21701 - Unpaid Trustee, Monocacy Insurance, LTD is a subsidiary of Frederick Health, the local hospital. Monocacy is an off-shore self-insurance holding company based in the Cayman Islands. Malpractice and cyber risks are covered, Not Invt. Rel, Insurance Business, 8 hrs/mo; 0 hrs/mo (during trading hours).

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

February 25, 2025 - Present

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111052
Mt Airy, MD
Current

November 23, 2022 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 475 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

October 23, 2014 - December 31, 2016

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
MT AIRY, MD
Past

October 20, 2014 - December 31, 2016

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
MT AIRY, MD
Past

August 3, 2007 - July 22, 2014

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
MT AIRY, MD
Past

August 3, 2007 - July 22, 2014

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
MT AIRY, MD
Past

January 28, 1998 - November 29, 2010

STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLANS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 116521
GAITHERSBURG, MD
Past

April 29, 1997 - August 6, 2007

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
GAITHERSBURG, MD
Past

January 28, 1993 - December 31, 1994

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 27, 1992 - December 31, 1992

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 22, 1984 - January 3, 1992

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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

RR
Maryland
(11/23/2022)
IAR
Maryland
(2/25/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/20/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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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)
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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

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Company Information


TLG ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 111052Mt Airy, MD

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