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Marc A. Ruskin

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CRD#: 729445
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Marc Alan Ruskin, who also goes by Marc A Ruskin, was a registered financial professional .

Marc is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1981. Marc had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Marc A Ruskin

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

April 14, 2020 - June 2, 2020

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111052
Vernon Hills, IL
Past

April 8, 2020 - June 2, 2020

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

June 22, 2017 - April 20, 2018

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
Irwin, PA
Past

June 22, 2017 - April 20, 2018

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
Irwin, PA
Past

August 19, 2016 - November 2, 2016

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110826
DEERFIELD, IL
Past

January 29, 2016 - November 2, 2016

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
DEERFIELD, IL
Past

June 5, 2013 - December 24, 2015

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
Vernon Hills, IL
Past

April 24, 2013 - December 24, 2015

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
Vernon Hills, IL
Past

August 18, 2010 - October 13, 2010

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
VERNON HILLS, IL
Past

August 18, 2010 - July 23, 2012

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
VERNON HILLS, IL
Past

August 24, 2007 - August 19, 2008

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
VERNON HILLS, IL
Past

July 24, 2007 - August 19, 2008

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
VERNON HILLS, IL
Past

January 12, 2006 - December 5, 2006

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

November 7, 2002 - December 31, 2005

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 20, 2001 - December 31, 2005

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

February 17, 1999 - August 20, 2001

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 17, 1999 - August 20, 2001

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

May 4, 1981 - February 18, 1999

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 4, 1981 - February 18, 1999

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/25/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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

Red Flags


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Company Information


TLG ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 111052

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