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Richard J. Rugel

TLG ADVISORS
Clifton Park, NY 12065
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CRD#: 3200986
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Professional summary


Richard James Rugel, who also goes by Richard James Rugel, is a registered financial advisor currently at TLG ADVISORS, INC. located in Clifton Park, New York and THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Richard has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Richard James Rugel

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.) ADVISORS INSURANCE BROKERS - 2/19/2024 - 11 Executive Park Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065 - Annuity & Life Sales Coordinator, Helping agents sell and process annuity and life cases, Invt Rel, Insurance business, 160 hrs/mo; 160 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 2.) TLG ADVISORS INC - 2/28/2024 - 26 W Dry Creek Circle, Suite 800, Littleton, CO 80120 - IAR Rep, Invt Rel, RA business, 0 hrs/mo; 0 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 28, 2024 - Present

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 11 Executive Park Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065
RIA
CRD#: 111052
Clifton Park, NY
Current

February 29, 2024 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

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

December 12, 2023 - February 15, 2024

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35371
Scotia, NY
Past

December 12, 2023 - February 15, 2024

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35371
Scotia, NY
Past

January 14, 2022 - December 18, 2023

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
Syracuse, NY
Past

April 2, 2020 - December 18, 2023

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
Syracuse, NY
Past

December 19, 2012 - April 1, 2020

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
SCHENECTADY, NY
Past

June 16, 2005 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
LATHAM, NY
Past

June 16, 2005 - November 29, 2012

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
LATHAM, NY
Past

January 28, 2004 - March 9, 2005

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

April 5, 2001 - February 5, 2003

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

December 20, 2000 - March 29, 2001

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

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
Arizona
(6/27/2025)
IAR
New York
(2/28/2024)
RR
New York
(2/29/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/13/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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

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Company Information


TLG ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 111052Clifton Park, NY 12065

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