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Shawn M. Bragdon

TLG ADVISORS
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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CRD#: 1837011
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Professional summary


Shawn Michael Bragdon is a registered financial advisor currently at TLG ADVISORS, INC. located in Costa Mesa, California and THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.

Shawn is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Shawn has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 15, 2017 - Present

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 2900 Bristol Street, Suite B300, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
RIA
CRD#: 111052
Costa Mesa, CA
Current

February 7, 2017 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

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

April 18, 2016 - October 24, 2016

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 44856
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 14, 2012 - April 13, 2016

P.J. ROBB VARIABLE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38339
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

April 14, 2010 - February 8, 2012

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3870
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

April 13, 2010 - February 8, 2012

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

November 12, 2008 - March 24, 2010

J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43177
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

November 3, 2008 - March 24, 2010

J P TURNER & COMPANY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 124446
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

December 11, 2006 - August 22, 2008

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3870
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

December 7, 2006 - August 22, 2008

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

July 12, 2006 - October 16, 2006

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

July 12, 2006 - October 16, 2006

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

June 20, 2002 - July 13, 2006

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3870
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

April 2, 1992 - July 13, 2006

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 16, 1990 - November 30, 1990

AMERICAN FRONTEER FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 1398
DENVER, CO
Past

March 22, 1989 - March 3, 1990

CHATFIELD DEAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14714
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

June 6, 1988 - February 28, 1989

POWER SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 15527

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
California
(2/8/2017)
IAR
California
(2/15/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
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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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#: 111052Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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