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Richard J. Gatesman

TLG ADVISORS
New York, NY 10036
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CRD#: 2162534
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Professional summary


Richard John Gatesman II, who also goes by John Richard II Gatesman, is a registered financial advisor currently at TLG ADVISORS, INC. located in New York, New York and THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in New York, New York.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Richard has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 82TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John Richard Ii Gatesman

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.) GOLCONDA PARTNERS LLC - 1/12/2022 - 550 5th Avenue, 11Th Floor New York, NY 10036 - Client Advisor, Client advisor/sales, Invt Rel, Insurance business, 160 hrs/mo; 160 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 2.) RJG2 INC dba SAFEWAY DRIVING - 3/30/2015 - 2260 Buckthorne Place, #183, The Woodlands, TX 77380 - Owner, Marketing/Accounting, Driver training, Not Invt Rel, 10 hrs/mo; 2 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 3.) TLG ADVISORS INC - 1/28/2022 - 26 W Dry Creek Circle, Suite 800, Littleton, CO 80120 - IAR, Invt Rel, RA business, 0 hrs/mo; 0 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 4.) LIFE POLICY MANAGEMENT, LLC - 1/10/2022 - 550 Fifth Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10036 - Client advisor, Administrative, Not Invt Rel, Brokerage general agency, 1 hr/mo; 1 hr/mo (during trading hours).

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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 28, 2022 - Present

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 550 5th Avenue 11th Floor, New York, NY, 10036
RIA
CRD#: 111052
New York, NY
Current

January 28, 2022 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 550 5th Avenue 11th Floor, New York, NY, 10036
BD
CRD#: 37157
New York, NY
Past

April 8, 2021 - November 3, 2021

SANCTUARY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 205
MIAMI, FL
Past

February 11, 2020 - April 13, 2021

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

March 28, 2019 - October 10, 2019

SWBC INVESTMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 140994
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

September 25, 2015 - October 10, 2019

SWBC INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133715
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

June 11, 2013 - February 25, 2014

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 9, 2008 - August 21, 2013

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 17, 2005 - November 19, 2007

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
ISELIN, NJ
Past

January 30, 2004 - November 19, 2007

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
ISELIN, NJ
Past

January 30, 2004 - November 19, 2007

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
ISELIN, NJ
Past

January 30, 2004 - November 19, 2007

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
ISELIN, NJ
Past

March 26, 2001 - November 19, 2007

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
ISELIN, NJ
Past

August 1, 1997 - April 6, 2000

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

August 1, 1997 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
ISELIN, NJ
Past

January 30, 1996 - May 14, 1997

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

October 15, 1992 - October 24, 1995

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 5, 1991 - August 25, 1992

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA

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".
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
Texas
(1/28/2022)
IAR
Texas
(1/28/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/27/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 111052New York, NY 10036

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