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Malcolm K. Sessoms

TLG ADVISORS
Greensboro, NC
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CRD#: 3198257
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Professional summary

Malcolm Kelly Sessoms III, who also goes by Kelly Sessoms, Malcolm Kelly Sessoms III, Malcolm Kelly Sessoms, is a registered financial advisor currently at TLG ADVISORS, INC. located in Greensboro, North Carolina and THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.

Malcolm is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Malcolm has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Kelly Sessoms | Malcolm Kelly Sessoms Iii | Malcolm Kelly Sessoms

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.) SEAGROVES INSURANCE - 7/1/2019 - 3823 Obriant Place, Greensboro, NC 27410 - Agent, Life agent, Not Invt Rel, Insurance business, 40 hrs/mo; 40 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 2.) TLG ADVISORS INC - 2/16/2022 - 26 W Dry Creek Circle, Suite 800, Littleton, CO 80120 - IAR, Invt Rel, RA business, 10 hrs/mo; 10 hrs/mo (during trading hours).

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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®
None

Experience

Current

February 16, 2022 - Present

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111052
Greensboro, NC
Current

February 16, 2022 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

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

June 10, 2021 - February 17, 2022

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
RALEIGH, NC
Past

June 7, 2021 - February 17, 2022

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
RALEIGH, NC
Past

January 6, 2020 - May 4, 2021

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
CHAPEL HILL, NC
Past

January 6, 2020 - May 4, 2021

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
CHAPEL HILL, NC
Past

October 24, 2018 - July 16, 2019

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109524
Mooresville, NC
Past

October 24, 2018 - July 16, 2019

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
MOORESVILLE, NC
Past

May 5, 2009 - September 5, 2018

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11173
WINTERVILLE, NC
Past

January 14, 2008 - September 5, 2018

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
WINTERVILLE, NC
Past

December 18, 2002 - March 7, 2003

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
LINCOLN, NE
Past

May 15, 2001 - December 10, 2002

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
LINCOLN, NE
Past

April 30, 1999 - May 17, 2001

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH

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
North Carolina
(2/16/2022)
IAR
North Carolina
(2/16/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/25/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/23/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/3/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 9/5/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/25/2009
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 1/11/2008
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 4/17/2009
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 3/26/2008
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts 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#: 111052Greensboro, NC

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