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Christopher B. Paulson

TLG ADVISORS
Minneapolis, MN 55431
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CRD#: 5534329
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Professional summary


Christopher Branch Paulson is a registered financial advisor currently at TLG ADVISORS, INC. located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Christopher has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, 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.) ADVISORS RESOURCE - 5/1/2021 - 3600 American Blvd W, Suite 700, Minneapolis, MN 55431 - Wholesaler, Insurance wholesaling & marketing, Invt Rel, Insurance business, 160 hrs/mo; 160 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 2.) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT - 6/4/2021 - 3600 American Blvd W, Suite 700, Minneapolis, MN 554321 - Insurance Agent, I market insurance products and rarely write a case as the advisor/agent on myself, family and/or friends, Not Invt Rel, Insurance business, 1 hr/mo; 1 hr/mo (during trading hours). 3.) TLG ADVISORS INC - 6/8/2021 - 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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None

Experience


Current

June 8, 2021 - Present

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 3600 American Blvd, Suite 700, Minneapolis, MN 55431
RIA
CRD#: 111052
Minneapolis, MN
Current

June 8, 2021 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

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

September 4, 2019 - April 20, 2021

ORGEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168219
Minnetonka, MN
Past

March 7, 2017 - August 1, 2019

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

March 7, 2017 - August 1, 2019

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 22589
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

February 10, 2016 - August 1, 2019

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 22589
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

February 9, 2016 - August 1, 2019

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

February 17, 2014 - February 3, 2016

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
ST. LOUIS PARK, MN

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
Minnesota
(6/8/2021)
IAR
Minnesota
(6/8/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/6/2016
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


TA
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#: 111052Minneapolis, MN 55431

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