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James M. Benages
TLG ADVISORS
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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CRD#: 5619592
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Professional summary
James M Benages is a registered financial advisor currently at TLG ADVISORS, INC. located in Arlington Heights, Illinois and THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1.) RESOURCE INS & FIN GROUP - 9/29/2024 - 85 W Algonquin Road, Suite 395, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 - Financial Advisor, Financial planning/investment management/insurance sales, Not Invt Rel, Insurance and investment management business, 80 hrs/mo; 20 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 2.) TLG ADVISORS INC - 10/4/2024 - 26 W Dry Creek Circle, Suite 800, Littleton, CO 80120 - IAR Rep, Invt Rel, RA business, 10 hrs/mo; 10 hrs/mo (during trading hours).
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 26, 2024 - Present
TLG ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 85 W Algonquin Road, Suite 395, Arlington Heights, IL 60005RIA
CRD#: 111052
Arlington Heights, IL
Current
October 4, 2024 - Present
THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 85 W Algonquin Road Suite 395, Arlington Heights, IL 60005BD
CRD#: 37157
Arlington Heights, IL
Past
October 19, 2018 - October 8, 2024
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
CHICAGO, IL
Past
October 19, 2018 - October 8, 2024
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
CHICAGO, IL
Past
September 17, 2015 - October 21, 2018
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL
Past
September 16, 2015 - October 21, 2018
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL
Past
October 1, 2012 - September 24, 2015
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 79
ELGIN, IL
Past
October 1, 2012 - September 24, 2015
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
ELGIN, IL
Past
August 9, 2010 - October 1, 2012
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 25574
ELGIN, IL
Past
December 11, 2008 - October 1, 2012
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 25574
ELGIN, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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)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(3/6/2025)
RR
Florida(10/4/2024)
RR
Illinois(11/26/2024)
IAR
Illinois(11/26/2024)
RR
New Jersey(10/4/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/6/2025)
RR
Washington(12/6/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(10/4/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 6,331 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,948,103,893 |
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Company Information
TLG ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 111052Arlington Heights, IL 60005TRUST BUT VERIFY
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