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Carla J. Lawton

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CRD#: 2887866
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Carla Jane Lawton, who also goes by Carla Jane Peterson, was a registered financial professional .

Carla is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Carla had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Carla Jane Peterson

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.) ESG INSURANCE SOLUTIONS LLC - 11/1/2020 - 5255 N Federal Hwy, Suite 310, Boca Raton, FL 33487 - Operations Manager, Running back office of broker general agency, Invt Rel, Insurance business, 40 hrs/mo; 0 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 2.) BROKER'S SERVICE MARKETING ROUP - 5/28/2019 - 500 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903 - LTC Wholesaler, Insurance Business, Marketing LTC insurance to advisors, 40 hrs/mo; 0 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 3.) TLG ADVISORS, INC - 6/8/2021 - 26 W Dry Creek Circle, Suite 800, Littleton, CO 80120 - IAR Rep, Invt Rel, IAR business, 0 hrs/mo; 0 hrs/mo (during trading hours).

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

September 9, 2021 - December 31, 2022

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111052
Boca Raton, FL
Past

June 9, 2021 - December 31, 2022

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

September 23, 2019 - December 12, 2019

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111052
Providence, RI
Past

September 13, 2019 - December 12, 2019

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

March 17, 2018 - November 30, 2018

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
ACTON, MA
Past

October 20, 2017 - November 30, 2018

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
ACTON, MA
Past

October 9, 2015 - October 25, 2016

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
WESTBOROUGH, MA
Past

October 28, 2013 - May 12, 2014

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
AYER, MA
Past

April 26, 2007 - August 1, 2013

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
WALTHAM, MA
Past

January 8, 2004 - April 10, 2007

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

October 1, 2001 - December 19, 2003

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past

June 30, 1998 - May 25, 2001

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 12, 1997 - July 9, 1999

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/17/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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#: 111052

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