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Paul M. Shepherd

TLG ADVISORS
Cleveland, OH 44114
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CRD#: 5068138
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Professional summary


Paul Mitchell Shepherd, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by Paul Mitchell Craft, is a registered financial advisor currently at TLG ADVISORS, INC. located in Cleveland, Ohio and THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Paul has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Paul Mitchell Craft

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.) THE INSURANCE OFFICE - 1/1/2017 - 20325 Center Ridge Road, Suite 400 Rocky River, OH 44116 - Referral Source, referring people who need p&c insurance to the insurance office, property & casualty insurance agency - i sometimes refer people to them and they compensate me with a referral fee., Not Invt Rel, 2 hrs/mo; 2 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 2.) J L THOMAS & COMPANY, INC - 5/1/2016 - 1500 Chester Avenue Cleveland, OH 44114 - Regional Vp/Wholesaler, insurance wholesaler and point-of-sale agent, insurance brokerage, Invt Rel, 160 hrs/mo; 140 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 3.) TLG ADVISORS, INC. - 1/24/2018 - 26 W Dry Creek Circle, Suite 800, Littleton, CO 80120 - IAR Rep, Invt Rel, IAR 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


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CFP®

Experience


Current

January 24, 2018 - Present

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 1500 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114
RIA
CRD#: 111052
Cleveland, OH
Current

May 17, 2016 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

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

May 22, 2014 - January 27, 2016

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2225
HUDSON, OH
Past

November 13, 2013 - January 27, 2016

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2225
HUDSON, OH
Past

March 8, 2010 - February 13, 2013

CION SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 15487
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 24, 2007 - December 8, 2008

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14549
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 16, 2007 - May 22, 2007

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
RICHFIELD, OH

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
Florida
(3/6/2025)
RR
Ohio
(5/17/2016)
IAR
Ohio
(1/24/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/5/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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#: 111052Cleveland, OH 44114

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