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James B. Spiers

TLG ADVISORS
Tampa, FL 33618
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CRD#: 4445728
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Professional summary


James Brennan Spiers is a registered financial advisor currently at TLG ADVISORS, INC. located in Tampa, Florida and THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Tampa, Florida.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. James has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.) ALLIANCE FINANCIAL GROUP - 5/30/2019 - 10114 Glenstone Circle Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 - Advisor, financial services, securities, Invt Rel, 20 hrs/mo; 110 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 2.) ALLIANCE INSURANCE GROUP - DBA - 1/1/2012 - 7910 Ralston Road Arvada, CO 80002 - Agent, broker, group health benefits, fixed insurance, Not Invt Rel, 25 hrs/mo; 25 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 3.) CRUMP - 7/1/2009 - 280 South 400 West, Ste 100 Salt Lake City, UT 84101 - Broker, sell fixed life insurance products, write fixed life insurance with crump, Not Invt Rel, 20 hrs/mo; 20 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 4.) JBS COMPANIES, LLC - 1/18/2019 - 10114 Glenstone Circle Highlands Ranch CO 80130 - Owner, money solely flows thought for tax purposes, shell s-corp for tax purposes, Not Invt Rel, 0 hrs/mo; 0 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 5.) TLG ADVISORS, INC - 2/6/2020 - 26 W Dry Creek Circle, Suite 800, Littleton, CO 80120 - IAR Rep, Invt Rel, IAR 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


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None

Experience


Current

February 6, 2020 - Present

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 14502 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 200-134, Tampa, FL 33618
RIA
CRD#: 111052
Tampa, FL
Current

April 1, 2016 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 14502 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 200-134, Tampa, FL 33618
BD
CRD#: 37157
Tampa, FL
Past

November 14, 2014 - April 1, 2016

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
WESTMINSTER, CO
Past

April 6, 2010 - November 14, 2014

SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3538
WESTMINSTER, CO
Past

July 1, 2009 - March 30, 2010

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
LITTLETON, CO
Past

October 15, 2001 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

October 15, 2001 - July 9, 2009

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

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
California
(2/2/2022)
RR
Colorado
(4/1/2016)
IAR
Colorado
(2/6/2020)
IAR
Florida
(10/15/2021)
RR
Indiana
(5/20/2020)
RR
North Dakota
(1/31/2022)
RR
Wyoming
(2/3/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/31/2020
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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

Red Flags


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Company Information


TLG ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 111052Tampa, FL 33618

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