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Patrick H. Kim

TLG ADVISORS
Los Angeles, CA 90010
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CRD#: 2341092
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Professional summary


Patrick Heewoong Kim, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Heewoong Kim, J J Kim, Jj Kim, is a registered financial advisor currently at TLG ADVISORS, INC. located in Los Angeles, California and THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.

Patrick is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Patrick has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 26 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Heewoong Kim | J J Kim | Jj Kim

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.) EMP FINANCIAL NETWORK - 1/1/2021 - 3333 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90010 - President/CDO, Manage & support overall business operation, Not Invt Rel, Insurance business, 120 hrs/mo; 120 hrs/mo (during trading hours) 2.) TLG ADVISORS INC - 6/6/2024 - 26 W Dry Creek Circle, Suite 800, Littleton, CO 80120 - IAR Rep, Invt Rel, RA, 0 hrs/mo; 0 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 3.) VISTA Marketing Partners LLC - 1000 N. King Street, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE 19801 - Founding board member for strategic growth and planning in fixed insurance & annuity industry, Not Invt Rel, Insurance Business, 2 hrs/mo; 1 hr/mo (during trading hours).

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Patrick Heewoong Kim's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
ChFC®

Experience


Current

June 6, 2024 - Present

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 3333 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90010
RIA
CRD#: 111052
Los Angeles, CA
Current

June 6, 2024 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

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

November 1, 2021 - June 10, 2024

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 317245
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

May 4, 2021 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

May 4, 2021 - June 10, 2024

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 17, 2020 - May 5, 2021

CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 6312
PLACENTIA, CA
Past

June 17, 2020 - May 5, 2021

CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 6312
PLACENTIA, CA
Past

March 21, 2019 - March 31, 2020

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8099
Cerritos, CA
Past

June 20, 2016 - March 31, 2020

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8099
Cerritos, CA
Past

October 14, 2013 - May 17, 2016

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 21, 2013 - May 17, 2016

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

April 3, 1997 - February 1, 2007

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 14, 1993 - January 31, 1997

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 14, 1993 - January 31, 1997

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
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".
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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
(6/6/2024)
IAR
California
(6/6/2024)
RR
Nevada
(6/6/2024)
RR
Washington
(6/6/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/3/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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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#: 111052Los Angeles, CA 90010

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