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Michael L. Kalen
TLG ADVISORS
Boise, ID 83702
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CRD#: 2200019
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Professional summary
Michael L Kalen, who also goes by Mike Kalen, is a registered financial advisor currently at TLG ADVISORS, INC. located in Boise, Idaho and THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Michael has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mike Kalen
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.) TSG CONSULTING (The Sequoia Group) - 2/1/2017 - 93 Stoner Drive, West Hartford, CT 06107 - Consultant, helps insurance - insurtech-fintech companies improve selling techniques, Not Invt Rel, Consulting Firm, 40 hrs/wk; 40 hrs/wk (during trading hours). 2.) COVR FINANCIAL - 9/1/2017 - 401 W Front Street, Suite 500, Boise, ID 83702 - Consultant, Sales training to external and internal sales force helping to improve wholesale techniques of variable and fixed life insurance, Invt Rel, Insurance Business, 40 hrs/wk; 40 hrs/wk (during trading hours). 3.) Aquiline Capital Partners - 2/1/2017 - Executive Advisor/Consultant, Not Invt Rel, Private Equity Firm, 5 hrs/wk; 5 hrs/wk (during trading hours). 4.) NASSAURE - 2/1/2017 - Consultant, Provides advisory services for Sureify and Lifetime Income Technologies, Not Invt Rel, 5 hrs/wk; 5 hrs/wk (during trading hours). 5.) TLG ADVISORS INC - 11/27/2017 - 26 W Dry Creek Circle, Suite 800, Littleton, CO 80120 - IAR Rep, Invt Rel, IAR Business, 15 hrs/mo; 15 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 6.) PHOENIX LIFE (NassauRe subsidiary) - 3/1/2018 - One America Row, Hartford, CT 06103 - Non Executive Director, Provide oversight and guidance, Not Invt Rel, Insurance Business, 5 hrs/mo; 5 hrs/mo (during trading hours).
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 27, 2017 - Present
TLG ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 401 W Front Street, Suite 500, Boise, ID 83702RIA
CRD#: 111052
Boise, ID
Current
November 20, 2017 - Present
THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 475 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901BD
CRD#: 37157
Summit, NJ
Past
January 20, 2017 - February 10, 2017
SIMPLICITY FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC
RIA
CRD#: 165822
HARTFORD, CT
Past
June 3, 2015 - December 31, 2016
SIMPLICITY FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC
RIA
CRD#: 165822
HARTFORD, CT
Past
May 10, 2010 - February 10, 2017
SIMPLICITY FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 148024
SUMMIT, NJ
Past
February 9, 2007 - October 7, 2009
TALCOTT RESOLUTION DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, INC.
BD
CRD#: 37819
SIMSBURY, CT
Past
May 29, 2003 - October 7, 2009
HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT
Past
June 13, 2002 - May 23, 2003
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 2, 2001 - April 28, 2003
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past
January 6, 1992 - December 10, 1993
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past
January 6, 1992 - May 6, 1999
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
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
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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
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Alabama(12/11/2024)
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Alaska(12/11/2024)
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Arkansas(12/11/2024)
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California(12/2/2024)
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Colorado(12/11/2024)
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Connecticut(8/1/2023)
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Delaware(12/11/2024)
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District of Columbia(12/11/2024)
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Florida(12/11/2024)
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Georgia(12/11/2024)
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Hawaii(12/2/2024)
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Idaho(5/26/2022)
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Idaho(12/11/2024)
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Illinois(12/11/2024)
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Indiana(12/11/2024)
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Iowa(12/11/2024)
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Kansas(12/11/2024)
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Kentucky(12/11/2024)
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Louisiana(12/11/2024)
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Maine(12/11/2024)
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Maryland(12/11/2024)
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Michigan(12/11/2024)
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Missouri(12/11/2024)
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Montana(12/2/2024)
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Nebraska(12/11/2024)
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Nevada(12/11/2024)
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New Hampshire(12/11/2024)
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New Jersey(12/11/2024)
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New Mexico(12/11/2024)
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New York(12/11/2024)
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North Carolina(12/2/2024)
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Ohio(12/11/2024)
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Oklahoma(12/2/2024)
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Oregon(12/2/2024)
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Pennsylvania(12/11/2024)
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Rhode Island(12/11/2024)
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South Dakota(12/11/2024)
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Texas(12/11/2024)
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Utah(12/11/2024)
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Vermont(12/11/2024)
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Virginia(12/11/2024)
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Washington(7/31/2023)
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West Virginia(12/11/2024)
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Wisconsin(12/11/2024)
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Wyoming(12/11/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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
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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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