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William Robert Staples

Investment Adviser Representative at TLG Advisors, Inc.

Salisbury, MDCRD #4499466Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
24 yrs
Exams Passed
4

Professional summary

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William Robert Staples is an investment adviser representative with TLG Advisors, Inc. in Salisbury, MD, where they have been registered since 2020. They have worked in the securities industry since 2002 and were previously registered with Nationwide Securities, LLC. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 63 (state securities agent), and Series 6 (investment company and variable products). They are registered to provide investment advice in Maryland.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 17, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Maryland
Broker:
3 states and territories

Delaware, Maryland, Virginia

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 9/17/2020
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 11/1/2013
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 5/20/2002

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

TLG Advisors, Inc.Current
9/21/2020 – Salisbury, MD
THE Leaders Group, Inc.Current
7/1/2020 – Salisbury, MD
Nationwide Securities, LLC
5/21/2002 – 7/1/2020Salisbury, MD

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Nationwide/Marshalls Insurance
    Jun 2001 – Jul 2020Pocomoke, MD
  2. Nationwide Securities, LLC
    Jan 2002 – Jul 2020Dublin, OH
  3. The Leaders Group, Inc.
    Jul 2020 – no end date reportedLittleton, CO
  4. William Staples Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.
    Jul 2020 – no end date reportedSalisbury, MD

Official records & sources

Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About TLG Advisors, Inc.

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
Firm account minimum
$25,000 (waivable)
Firm's annual rate schedule by assets
  • Starlight Portfolios - $0 to $1,000,0000.68%
  • Starlight Portfolios - Over $1,000,0000.50%

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Pooled Investment VehiclesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthBanking or Thrift InstitutionsPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalOther Investment AdvisersInsurance CompaniesSovereign WealthCorporations

Firm assets under management

$1B–$5B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
313
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
79
Main office:
Summit, NJ
SEC file number:
801-60458

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Form ADV data as of March 31, 2026

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