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Phillip J. Bucaro

TLG ADVISORS
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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CRD#: 2171289
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Professional summary


Phillip John Bucaro is a registered financial advisor currently at TLG ADVISORS, INC. located in Arlington Heights, Illinois and THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Phillip is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Phillip has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 26 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.) KAPPLE & APPLE INS BENEFITS & FIN SVCS - 8/9/2011 - 85 W Algonquin Road, Suite 395, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 - Salesmen, provide ins and inv products to small businesses, sell variable investments to kappel and apple clients, Invt Rel, 80-120 hrs/mo;3 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 2.) RESOURCE INSURANCE & FINANCIAL GROUP - 8/9/2016 - 85 W Algonquin Road, Suite 395, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 - Salesman, provide ins and inv products to small businesses, sell variable products through TLG and representing resource insurance and financial group, Invt Rel, 80-120 hrs/mo;4 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 3.) CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC - 10/1/2015 - 57 E Hattendorf Avenue, Unit #160, Roselle, IL 60172 - Sales Referrals, refer clients to Cornerstone Financial Group to process P&C business, referral of P&C business, Not Invt Rel, 2 hrs/mo;0 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 4.) TLG ADVISORS, INC. - 5/3/2013 - 26 W Dry Creek Circle, Suite 800, Littleton, CO 80120 - IAR Rep, Invt Rel, IAR Business, 10 hrs/mo;10 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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None

Experience


Current

May 6, 2013 - Present

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 85 W Algonquin Road, Suite 395, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
RIA
CRD#: 111052
Arlington Heights, IL
Current

August 29, 2012 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 85 W Algonquin Road Suite 395, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
BD
CRD#: 37157
Arlington Heights, IL
Past

June 18, 2001 - July 15, 2011

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

October 4, 1996 - July 15, 2011

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

December 14, 1994 - May 24, 1995

INTERFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7659
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

December 5, 1994 - December 23, 1994

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 2, 1993 - November 8, 1994

GLOBAL CAPITAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16184
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

March 2, 1993 - June 4, 1993

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15609
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

January 25, 1993 - March 4, 1993

GLOBAL CAPITAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16184
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

October 23, 1991 - January 25, 1993

KOBER FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 17551
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

September 27, 1991 - October 29, 1991

CHATFIELD DEAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14714
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

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
Florida
(3/9/2023)
RR
Illinois
(8/29/2012)
IAR
Illinois
(5/6/2013)
RR
Minnesota
(6/26/2015)
RR
South Carolina
(3/1/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/4/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/29/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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

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Company Information


TLG ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 111052Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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