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Burton Blayne Brown

Burton B. Brown

TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS
San Clemente, CA
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CRD#: 5180421
Burton Blayne Brown

Professional summary


Burton Blayne Brown, CFP®, who also goes by B.j. Brown, Burton Jafon Blayne Brown, Burton Brown, is a registered financial advisor currently at TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in San Clemente, California and TCFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Laguna Niguel, California.

Burton is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Burton has worked at 12 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


B.j. Brown | Burton Jafon Blayne Brown | Burton Brown

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) TCFG INSURANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; INSURANCE BROKER SELLING LIFE, DISABILITY, HEALTH, LONG-TERM CARE; 15 HRS/MONTH; COMMISSIONS. INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES; 15 HRS/MONTH (2) TCFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; REGISTERED REP; 40HRS/MTH (3) ALISO SOLUTIONS,LLC, DALLAS, TX: FINRA & SEC COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT SERVING FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES; POSITION: EXECUTIVE VP: 06/01/2017; TIME SPENT; 5 HRS/MONTH (3) ATOMI WEALTH, LLC 02/2023 TO PRESENT, IRVINE, CA; OWNER NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, COLLECTS REVENUE GENERATED FROM INVESTMENT ADVISORY, FINANCIAL PLANNING, AND INSURANCE RELATED 1099 REVENUE. 5 HRS/MONTH

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2016

Experience


Current

January 3, 2025 - Present

TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 166606
San Clemente, CA
Current

May 29, 2025 - Present

TCFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 28202 Cabot Road, Suite 305, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
BD
CRD#: 164153
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA
Past

March 5, 2022 - May 16, 2022

ENTORO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 35192
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 18, 2022 - January 8, 2025

COMPOUND PLANNING, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 171787
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 1, 2019 - March 13, 2020

VOLEO USA, INC

BD
CRD#: 273027
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA,
Past

January 20, 2015 - December 31, 2016

SHOPOFF SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 142866
IRVINE, CA
Past

November 18, 2014 - December 31, 2021

COMPOUND PLANNING, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 171787
IRVINE, CA
Past

March 27, 2014 - December 31, 2014

COURTLANDT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 136639
IRVINE, CA
Past

March 27, 2014 - January 13, 2015

COURTLANDT SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 137356
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

January 14, 2014 - February 24, 2014

CHELSEA FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 47770
IRVINE, CA
Past

November 30, 2012 - September 4, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
IRVINE, CA
Past

November 27, 2012 - September 4, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
IRVINE, CA
Past

November 29, 2006 - November 29, 2012

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
Past

October 4, 2006 - November 29, 2012

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
Past

August 25, 2006 - September 1, 2006

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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TI
TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | TCFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 166606 / SEC#: 801-77596

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2013 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
(1/3/2025)
IAR
North Carolina
(1/15/2025)
IAR
Texas
(1/3/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/22/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TI
TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | TCFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 166606 / SEC#: 801-77596

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2013 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
28202 Cabot Rd Suite 300, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 365-5830
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
27

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TCFG IA PART IIA BROCHURE - JUNE 2024 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,344
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 575,111,609

Red Flags


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Company Information


TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 166606San Clemente, CA

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