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Robert M. Lester

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS
Omaha, NE 68116
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CRD#: 4885592
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Professional summary


Robert Michael Lester JR., who also goes by Mike Lester, Robert Michael Lester, is a registered financial advisor currently at BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Omaha, Nebraska and TALON PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC located in The Villages, Florida.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Robert has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mike Lester | Robert Michael Lester

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) EPIC FINANCIAL GROUP, INC; Investment Related, Started 8/2003, Approx 15 hrs/mo, all during trading hours, Nature: SALE OF INSURANCE AND ANNUITY PRODUCTS; 11974 CR 101, SUITE 103 THE VILLAGES, FL 32162; Position: Owner, Duties: Sale of insurance an annuity products. 2) GUARDING YOUR NEST EGG RADIO SHOW; INVESTMENT RELATED; Started 10/2011, Approx 6 hrs/mo, none during trading hours, 11974 CR 101 SUITE 103 THE VILLAGES, FL 32162; OWNER/HOST; INVESTMENT TALK Radio SHOW COVERING CURRENT EVENTS AND GENERAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION - TALON WEALTH MANAGEMENT RELATED. Duties: Host of Radio show. 3) DORADO GROUP LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; Started 8-2011, 11974 CR 101 SUITE 103 THE VILLAGES FL 32162; PRESIDENT; DORADO GROUP IS A REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY; DUTIES INCLUDE COLLECTING RENTS, PAYING TAXES AND INSURANCE. HOURS DEDICATED: 1 HOUR/MONTH (0 DURING MARKET HOURS) 4) LAUREN PLAZA CONDO ASSOCIATION; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; Started 3/2012, 11974 COUNTY ROAD 101 SUITE 103 THE VILLAGES FL 32162; CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; SERVING AS VICE-PRESIDENT OF CONDO ASSOCIATION, DUTIES INCLUDE BUDGETS FOR COMMON AREA MAINTENANCE; HOURS DEDICATED: 1 HOUR /MONTH ( 0 DURING MARKET HOURS) 5) SHAREHOLDER OF RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC., INVESTMENT RELATED, Started 11-1-2018, Approx 1 hr/mo, none during trading hours, 89 IONIA AVE. NW, SUITE 600, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503; Position: Shareholder/MEMBER; Nature: RIA; Duties: Retirement Wealth Advisors is a RIA. We work with IAR's around the country and provide portfolios as well as marketing. Own 5%. 6) Talon Private Wealth, LLC, Investment related, Started 8/21/2018, Approx. 120 hrs/mo, all during trading hours, 11974 CR 101, #103, The Villages, FL 32162, Nature: Registered Investment Advisor operating in FL, GA, OK & CA, Position: Owner, Duties: I manage the RIA. We handle leads from the Guarding Your Nest Egg Radio Show and meet with clients and prospects in each state. We are fee based. 7) Brookstone Capital Management, LLC, Investment Related, Started 7/1/20, Approx 10 hrs/mo, all during trading hours, 1745 S. Naperville Rd., Wheaton, IL 60189, Nature: Turn Key Asset Management Platform and RIA, Position: Owner, Description: I own approx 2.6% of this company. My involvement is mostly passive. I anticipate I will attend company meetings and speak with advisors that work with this company. 8) Formula Folios, Investment Related, Started 11/1/2018, Approx. 10 hrs/mo, all during trading hours, 89 Ionia Ave. NW, Ste. 600, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, Nature: Turn-Key Asset Management Platform and RIA, Position: Owner, Duties: I owned approx 5% of Formula Folios which was the RIA I was an IAR of. Formula folios has now merged with Brookstone Capital Management, LLC. 9) Brookstone Insurance Group, LLC, Investment related, part owner, not actively involved with the exception of occasional board meetings. 10) Altruist Financial, LLC and Altruist LLC, State Date: 05/2021, Investment related, part owner, not actively involved with the exception of occasional board meetings.

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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

August 19, 2015 - Present

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 3526 N 163 Rd Plaza, Omaha, NE 68116Office #2: 7633 E 63rd Place, Third Floor, Tulsa, OK 74133Office #3: 50 Leanni Way, Palm Coast, FL 32137Office #4: 781 Ciara Creek Cove #1003, Longwood, FL 32750Office #5: 915 Highland Pointe Dr Ste. 250, Roseville, CA 95678Office #6: 109 Nature Walk Parkway #102, St. Augustine, FL 32092Office #7: 11974 Cr 101 Suite 103, The Villages, FL 32162
RIA
CRD#: 137658
Omaha, NE
Current

April 13, 2021 - Present

TALON PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

Office #1: 11974 County Road 101 Suite 103, The Villages, FL 32162
RIA
CRD#: 298714
THE VILLAGES, FL
Past

June 11, 2024 - August 27, 2025

AAG CAPITAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 188
The Villages, FL
Past

July 29, 2019 - April 13, 2022

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29087
The Villages, FL
Past

May 7, 2014 - August 12, 2019

TAYLOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 43559
The Villages, FL
Past

January 30, 2012 - April 15, 2014

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
THE VILLAGES, FL
Past

October 20, 2005 - January 30, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
SUMMERFIELD, FL

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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TALON PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC
TALON PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC | TALON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TALON WEALTH

CRD#: 298714 / SEC#: 801-114857

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/15/2019 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
California
(12/23/2019)
IAR
Colorado
(10/21/2021)
IAR
Florida
(8/19/2015)
IAR
Iowa
(10/25/2021)
IAR
Michigan
(11/30/2023)
IAR
Montana
(7/31/2024)
IAR
Nebraska
(3/12/2024)
IAR
Oklahoma
(1/13/2020)
IAR
Puerto Rico
(8/6/2025)
IAR
Texas
(10/20/2021)
IAR
Virginia
(10/1/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/17/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 7TO
Date: 6/11/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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TALON PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC
TALON PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC | TALON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TALON WEALTH

CRD#: 298714 / SEC#: 801-114857

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/15/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
11974 County Road 101 Suite 103, The Villages, FL 32162
Mailing Address
Phone number
(352) 751-3200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
22

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025 ANNUAL AMENDMENT BROCHURE (5/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,586
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 876,912,760

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Company Information


TALON PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 298714Omaha, NE 68116

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