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Michael Arner

17 Years of Experience
Waxhaw, NC
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance

Michael Arner is a registered investment advisor at Tlg Advisors, INC., based in Waxhaw, NC, with 17 years of industry experience. Michael is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 5,161 clients with $2.3B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
303 advisors
Number of Clients
5,161 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$445K average
Assets Under Management
$2.3B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$25K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $1.0M1.75%
$1M+1.00%

Standard advisory fees generally run 0.80% to 1.75% per year for assets up to $1M, and up to 1.00% for assets over $1M. Starlight Portfolios charges total fees ranging from 0.65% to 1.25%. Fees may be negotiable and can be aggregated by household for discounts.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

Waxhaw, NC

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Judgment / Lien
February 2017
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Michael works as an insurance wholesaler (BGA) for Highland Capital Brokerage since 2018, providing wholesale insurance solutions to advisors. This activity takes nearly full-time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Tlg Advisors, INC.
September 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo
The Leaders Group, INC.
September 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo
The Leaders Group, INC.Broker
September 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo
Previous Registrations
Osaic Wealth, INC.Broker
June 2024 - July 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo
Osaic Wealth, INC.
June 2024 - July 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo
Securities America, INC.Broker
July 2020 - June 2024 · 3 yrs 11 mos
Securities America Advisors, INC.
July 2020 - June 2024 · 3 yrs 11 mos
Investacorp, INC.Broker
April 2020 - July 2020 · 3 mos
Investacorp Advisory Services INC
April 2020 - July 2020 · 3 mos
VALIC Financial Advisors, INC.
June 2017 - May 2018 · 11 mos
VALIC Financial Advisors, INC.Broker
May 2017 - May 2018 · 1 yr
PNC InvestmentsBroker
March 2016 - August 2016 · 5 mos
PNC Investments
March 2016 - August 2016 · 5 mos
E*trade Capital Management, LLC
May 2013 - November 2015 · 2 yrs 6 mos
E*trade Securities LLCBroker
May 2013 - November 2015 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Strategic Advisers, INC.
September 2012 - April 2013 · 7 mos
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLCBroker
April 2012 - April 2013 · 1 yr
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
July 2010 - September 2011 · 1 yr 2 mos
Morgan Stanley Smith BarneyBroker
July 2010 - September 2011 · 1 yr 2 mos
Princor Financial Services Corporation
March 2006 - June 2009 · 3 yrs 3 mos
Princor Financial Services CorporationBroker
March 2006 - June 2009 · 3 yrs 3 mos
RBC Centura Securities, INC.Broker
October 2005 - December 2005 · 2 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.
October 2004 - September 2005 · 11 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.Broker
April 2004 - September 2005 · 1 yr 5 mos
State Registrations1 state
NC
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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