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Michael D. May

TLG ADVISORS
Franklin, TN 37067
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CRD#: 3038852
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Professional summary

Michael Donovan May, CFP®, who also goes by Michael May, is a registered financial advisor currently at TLG ADVISORS, INC. located in Franklin, Tennessee 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 1998. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Michael May

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

March 30, 2020 - Present

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 725 Cool Springs Blvd, Ste. 600, Franklin, TN 37067
RIA
CRD#: 111052
Franklin, TN
Current

March 21, 2019 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

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

August 1, 2008 - January 4, 2019

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

October 31, 2006 - August 1, 2008

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
DUBLIN, OH
Past

November 10, 2005 - August 1, 2008

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 4082
DUBLIN, OH
Past

July 9, 2004 - January 4, 2019

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

February 26, 2004 - June 18, 2004

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7110
DUBLIN, OH
Past

December 2, 2002 - July 1, 2004

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

October 3, 2001 - November 20, 2002

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 10, 1999 - October 5, 2000

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 16, 1999 - March 10, 1999

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
Past

April 7, 1998 - February 11, 1999

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305
EDISON, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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
Ohio
(3/22/2019)
IAR
Tennessee
(3/30/2020)
RR
West Virginia
(3/21/2019)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/17/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/8/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/6/1999
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 4/2/1998
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 8/23/2004
General Securities Principal Examination
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#: 111052Franklin, TN 37067

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