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Russell A. Andrews

TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS
Basalt, CO 81621
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CRD#: 1702479
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Professional summary


Russell A Andrews, who also goes by Russell Albert Andrews, is a registered financial advisor currently at TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Basalt, Colorado and TCFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Basalt, Colorado.

Russell is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Russell has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Russell Albert Andrews

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.
Russ Andrews Investment Management | Not investment-related | 1/2020 | RIA/IA Advisor | Mr. Andrews will be conducting his securities and advisory business under the above name, with the title of Managing Director. This is a self-branding name, to facilitate securities compensation through TCFG | Aspen Ski Co | Not investment related | 11/021 | Volunteer; Supervisor - Colin James | Greet guests, provide mountain info and safety guidelines, guest ski tours | Always Mountain Time KNFO Radio | Not investment related | Aspen, CO | 8 hours/month; no compensation | Talk radio with David Bach, Marketing ads | TCFG Investment Advisors, LLC | Investment-related | 1/2020 | RIA/IA Rep | 28202 Cabot Rd, Ste. 300, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 | TCFG Insurance Solutions, LLC | Investment-related | 1/2020 | Agent | 28202 Cabot Rd, Ste. 300, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 | State Office | Non-investment related | 3/29/2025 | Secretary CO GOP | 5950 S WILLOW DR GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111 | 25 hours/month | Secretarial duties, keep recorded details of meetings, attend events |

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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

January 3, 2020 - Present

TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 310 Market Street First Floor, Basalt, CO 81621
RIA
CRD#: 166606
Basalt, CO
Current

January 3, 2020 - Present

TCFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 310 Market Street First Floor, Basalt, CO 81621
BD
CRD#: 164153
Basalt, CO
Past

April 13, 2015 - January 3, 2020

FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16507
Snowmass Village, CO
Past

April 13, 2015 - January 3, 2020

FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 16507
Snowmass Village, CO
Past

February 5, 2009 - April 16, 2015

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
BASALT, CO
Past

January 30, 2009 - April 16, 2015

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
BASALT, CO
Past

September 2, 2005 - February 12, 2009

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 31194
ASPEN, CO
Past

September 2, 2005 - February 12, 2009

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
ASPEN, CO
Past

January 1, 1999 - September 8, 2005

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
CENTENNIAL, CO
Past

May 2, 1994 - September 8, 2005

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

January 1, 1991 - May 18, 1994

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 30, 1990 - January 1, 1991

BUTCHER & SINGER INC.

BD
CRD#: 6517
Past

August 20, 1987 - February 2, 1990

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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".
TI
TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | TCFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 166606 / SEC#: 801-77596

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2013 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
Arizona
(1/3/2020)
IAR
Arizona
(10/8/2020)
RR
California
(1/3/2020)
IAR
California
(1/6/2020)
RR
Colorado
(2/18/2020)
IAR
Colorado
(2/18/2020)
IAR
Delaware
(4/22/2020)
RR
Delaware
(4/30/2020)
RR
Florida
(4/24/2020)
RR
Georgia
(10/20/2021)
IAR
Georgia
(10/21/2021)
IAR
New York
(4/12/2023)
RR
New York
(4/13/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(5/29/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/20/2020)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(4/8/2020)
IAR
Texas
(1/3/2020)
RR
Utah
(1/3/2020)
IAR
Utah
(4/9/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/13/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 7/1/1994
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TI
TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | TCFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 166606 / SEC#: 801-77596

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2013 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
28202 Cabot Rd Suite 300, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 365-5830
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
27

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TCFG IA PART IIA BROCHURE - JUNE 2024 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,344
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 575,111,609

Red Flags


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Company Information


TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 166606Basalt, CO 81621

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