Karen L. Powell
TLG ADVISORS
Atlanta, GA
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CRD#: 1444844
Professional summary
Karen Louise Powell, CFP®, who also goes by Karen Cunningham Closek, Karen Louise Closek, Karen Louise Cunningham, Karen Cunningham, Karen Louise Powell, is a registered financial advisor currently at TLG ADVISORS, INC. located in Atlanta, Georgia and THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.
Karen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Karen has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Karen Cunningham Closek | Karen Louise Closek | Karen Louise Cunningham | Karen Cunningham | Karen Louise Powell
Other business activities
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1.) ORION FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES LLC - 7/3/03 - 466 Kelly Street SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 - Financial Planner, Gather data and assess goals, quantify accumulation needs, analyze cash flow and efficient money strategies, establish retirement goals & analyze factors affecting outcomes on wealth-building goals, gather info regarding estate plan & determine docs needed, Not Invt Rel, Financial strategy development, 45 hrs/mo; 20 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 2.) ATLANTA SMALL COMPANIES INS dba KAREN POWELL AGENT - 7/21/03 - 466 Kelly Street SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 - Insurance Agent, Analyze need and goals of client for risk protection; compare various options & insurance company offers; propose coverage & guide client through app process until delivery; review existent policies; review business life insurance needs, Not Invt Rel, Insurance business, 15 hrs/mo; 5 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 3.) ATLANTA SMALL COMPANIES LLC - 11/1/07 - 466 Kelly Street SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 - Manager & Cash Flow Specialist, Manage personal rental properties; screen tenants; review strategies & coach business owners regarding cash flow & profit strategies, Not Invt Rel, Rental Mgmt, 20 hrs/mo; 0 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 4.) TLG ADVISORS INC - 1/24/2025 - 475 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901 - IAR Rep, Invt Rel, RA business, 10 hrs/mo; 10 hrs/mo (during trading hours).
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1996
Experience
Current
February 10, 2025 - Present
TLG ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 111052
Atlanta, GA
Current
January 24, 2025 - Present
THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 475 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past
July 11, 2003 - January 24, 2025
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15708
Atlanta, GA
Past
July 3, 2003 - January 24, 2025
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15708
Atlanta, GA
Past
April 7, 2003 - July 11, 2003
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 705
ATLANTA, GA
Past
February 10, 1999 - July 11, 2003
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 705
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
September 25, 1987 - February 23, 1999
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past
January 20, 1986 - September 24, 1987
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7471
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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)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
California(1/24/2025)
RR
Colorado(1/24/2025)
RR
Florida(1/24/2025)
RR
Georgia(1/24/2025)
IAR
Georgia(2/10/2025)
RR
New York(1/24/2025)
RR
Ohio(1/24/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/24/2025)
RR
South Carolina(1/24/2025)
RR
Virginia(1/24/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 6,331 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,948,103,893 |
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