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Benjamin W. Taggard

TRG INVESTMENT ADVISORS
Brattleboro, VT 05301
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CRD#: 3107547
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Professional summary


Benjamin Walker Taggard, AIF®, who also goes by Ben Taggard, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Brattleboro, Vermont.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Benjamin has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


Ben Taggard

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)INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. 2)MESABI, LLC, 28 VERNON STREET, SUITE 501, BRATTLEBORO, VT 05301 SINCE 01/01/13, PARTNER, 5 HRS/WEEK, 4 HOURS DURING TRADING. PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT OF HISTORIC BUILDING THAT SUFFERED FROM FIRE IN SPRING OF 2011. 3) RICHARDS INC., 48 HARRIS PL, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 7/1998 AS VP OF FINANCIAL SERVICES. INV REL - 50 HR/WK - 40/TRADING. 4) 401k trustee for The Richard's Group plan (employer), Brattleboro, VT, 10/2015. INV REL - 1 HR/MO - 1/TRADING. 5)1820 HOUSE-NORWICH LLC, 326 MAIN ST, NORWICH, VT, 8/2008 AS OWNER OF LLC THE OWNS OFFICE BUILDING. NIR - 2 HR/MO - 2/TRADING. 6)116 SOUTH STREET LLC, 116 S ST, BENNINGTON, VT, 1/2016 AS OWNER OF LLC THAT OWNS OFFICE BUILDING. NIR - 1 HR/MO - 1/TRADING. 7) REAL ESTATE- LANDLORD- 92 CENTER STREET, LLC, RUTLAND VT, 11/2018 OWNER-NIR- 1/MO- 1/TRADING 8) REAL ESTATE- LANDLORD- 94 COURT STREET, LLC, RUTLAND VT, 01/2019 OWNER-NIR- 1/MO- 1/TRADING 9) 51 RAILROAD, LLC; 51 RAILROAD STREET, KEENE, NH 03431, 06/2022 AS PARTNER; 1/MO- 1/TRADING

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
AIF®

Experience


Current

August 16, 2021 - Present

TRG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 48 Harris Place, Brattleboro, VT 05301
RIA
CRD#: 315629
Brattleboro, VT
Past

May 15, 2006 - September 3, 2021

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
BRATTLEBORO, VT
Past

May 15, 2006 - September 3, 2021

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
BRATTLEBORO, VT
Past

April 26, 1999 - May 16, 2006

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
BRATTLEBORO, VT
Past

August 25, 1998 - May 16, 2006

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
BRATTLEBORO, VT

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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TRG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
TRG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | TRG RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS LLC

CRD#: 315629 / SEC#: 801-122090

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/13/2021 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Vermont
(8/17/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 8/24/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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TRG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
TRG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | TRG RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS LLC

CRD#: 315629 / SEC#: 801-122090

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/13/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
48 Harris Place, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Mailing Address
Po Box 820, Brattleboro, VT 05302
Phone number
(800) 222-6016
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A OF FORM ADV: FIRM BROCHURE (10/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts534
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,113,838,194

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Company Information


TRG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 315629Brattleboro, VT 05301

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