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Mary E. Schaaf

TLG ADVISORS
ERIE, PA
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CRD#: 846160
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Professional summary


Mary Elizabeth Schaaf, who also goes by Mary Elizabeth Patalon, is a registered financial advisor currently at TLG ADVISORS, INC. located in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Mary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1977. Mary has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mary Elizabeth Patalon

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.) NORTH COAST BROKERAGE/CAPITAS FIN'L - 5/1/2012 - 1600 Peninsula Drive, Suite A, Erie, PA 16505 - Aga, service clients of insurance contacts, insurance business, Not Invt Rel, 4 hrs/mo; 0 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 2.) TLG ADVISORS, INC. - 10/31/2012 - 26 W Dry Creek Circle, Suite 800, Littleton, CO 80120 - IAR Rep, Invt Rel, IAR Business, 10 hrs/mo; 10 hrs/mo (during trading hours).

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Mary Elizabeth Schaaf's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 1, 2012 - Present

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111052
ERIE, PA
Past

May 24, 2012 - January 20, 2021

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

June 18, 2010 - January 4, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
ERIE, PA
Past

December 5, 2005 - March 8, 2006

ADVEST, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10
ERIE, PA
Past

December 5, 2005 - March 8, 2006

ADVEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10
HARTFORD, CT
Past

June 2, 2003 - December 31, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
ERIE, PA
Past

September 26, 1978 - January 4, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
ERIE, PA
Past

December 5, 1977 - September 26, 1978

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Pennsylvania
(11/1/2012)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/29/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/22/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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#: 111052Erie, PA

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