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Independent Financial Group, LLC

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Client assets under management

$12,285,674,078

Clients

25,896

9% high-net-worth

Advisors

461

of 624 employees

Firm type

Enterprise

300-3,000 advisors or >$30B in AUM

Clients per advisor

56

Typical

Average account size

$474,424

About

Independent Financial Group is a large, integrated advisory and brokerage firm that provides investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm’s Form ADV reports regulatory assets under management of about $12.9 billion and describes programs delivered by IARs through platforms such as AccessPoint (via Envestnet), Schwab‑custodied CAM, and third‑party asset managers (TPAMs), as well as separately managed account and unified managed account options.

Investment advice is delivered primarily by IARs who are often dually licensed and may implement discretionary or non‑discretionary strategies tailored to a client’s risk profile and one of seven AccessPoint investment profiles (from Capital Preservation to Aggressive Growth). IFG uses a mix of in‑house model portfolios and third‑party manager models, and describes processes for manager due diligence, model construction, rebalancing, and periodic performance reporting through custodians such as Pershing and Schwab.

What distinguishes IFG among large enterprise advisers is its explicit dual role as both a registered investment adviser and an active broker‑dealer: the brochure discloses commission and transaction‑based compensation, ticket markups, participation in programs such as Pershing’s FundVest and cash sweep arrangements, and the firm’s involvement in securities‑backed lending and margin facilities. The firm also documents arrangements with TPAMs where it can act as promoter or co‑adviser and describes economic relationships with product sponsors, banks, and other advisers—features and revenue sources that the brochure identifies and that are less typical for many similarly sized advisory firms.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; negotiable and specified in Financial Planning/Consulting Agreement.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 2.00% maximum Advisor Fee + 0.16% Program Fee $250,000 - $500,000: 2.00% maximum Advisor Fee + 0.12% Program Fee $500,000 - $1,000,000: 2.00% maximum Advisor Fee + 0.10% Program Fee $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 2.00% maximum Advisor Fee + 0.06% Program Fee $2,000,000 - $5,000,000: 2.00% maximum Advisor Fee + 0.05% Program Fee $5,000,000+: 2.00% maximum Advisor Fee + 0.04% Program Fee

Commissions

Commissions earned by IARs when acting as registered representatives for brokerage services outside advisory programs.

Project-based

Hourly financial consulting fees, collected in advance or arrears; negotiable and specified in Financial Planning/Consulting Agreement.

Subscriptions

Subscription-based fees for financial planning programs, stated in the Financial Planning/Consulting Agreement, paid monthly or quarterly.

Other

Account minimum: $2,000 to $100,000 depending on program; specific minimums include $5,000 for AccessPoint Models, $25,000 for AccessPoint Advisor Portfolios, $2,000 manager dependent for Fund Strategist Portfolios, $100,000 for Separately Managed Accounts, $50,000 for Unified Managed Accounts, $25,000 for AP Client, $50,000 for CAM Client Schwab, no minimum for Retirement Plan Services (RPS) Fee-only: Hourly rates, flat fees, and subscription billing for financial planning and consulting services; fees are negotiable and detailed in Financial Planning/Consulting Agreement.

Main office location

Independent Financial Group, LLC

12671 High Bluff Dr, Suite 200

San Diego CA 92130, United States

Number of offices

313

Most active in

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Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Futoshi H

Series 66

Torrance, CA

Independent Financial Group, LLC

Futoshi Hoshino is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group in 2018, he worked at Centaurus Financial INC. and has been the president and owner of B-Global Agency, an athlete representation and management company, since 2016. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a national network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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John C

Series 63, Series 65

Newport Beach, CA

Independent Financial Group, LLC

John Cadwell is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has served at Independent Financial Group since 2010 and currently acts as the Administrator of the Estate of Paul E. Troutner. Outside of his advisory role, Cadwell provides financial consulting services related to estate management and also serves as a notary public. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $11.3 billion in regulatory assets and delivers advisory services through a national network of Investment Adviser Representatives using multiple program options and platforms.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jennifer M

Series 63, Series 66

Arcadia, CA

Independent Financial Group, LLC

Jennifer Morris Montes is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Independent Financial Group and Professional Advisory Services since 2022. Outside of financial advising, she volunteers as an attorney providing legal services at The Law Offices of Hart, Mieras, Morris and assists with implementation and training on phone systems for VIP System Design, LLC. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a national network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes various advisory programs and third-party managers.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kimberly A

Series 66

Diamond Bar, CA

Independent Financial Group, LLC

Kimberly An is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, where she has worked since 2015. She has 11 years of industry experience. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a national network of Investment Adviser Representatives and manages approximately $11.3 billion in regulatory assets.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Joseph D

Series 63, Series 66

Trenton, MI

Independent Financial Group, LLC

Joseph Dixon is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Financial Group since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Dixon is involved in real estate sales and property management as a 50% owner of rental property within Executive Office Suites of Trenton. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a national network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing multiple advisory platforms and third-party managers.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeffrey N

Series 66

Fullerton, CA

Independent Financial Group, LLC

Jeffrey Nero is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group in 2022, he worked at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2022 and was involved with Nero Innovations Corporation from 2009 to 2018. Outside of advisory work, he has experience as a landlord. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, managing approximately $11.3 billion in regulatory assets through a national network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Randy G

Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Independent Financial Group, LLC

Randy Goodsell is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Independent Financial Group since 2011. Goodsell is also a certified public accountant and a 50% owner of Goodsell & Company CPAs, where he provides tax, audit, and consulting services. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a national network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Linda M

Series 63, Series 65

Prescott, AZ

Independent Financial Group, LLC

Linda Mickelsen is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Independent Financial Group since 2015 and has additional work experience in various roles, including as an employee at Alcantara Vineyards and owner of Lin Mickelsen Therapeutic Massage. Mickelsen is also active in her local community through the Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs through its AccessPoint platform and third-party asset managers, with assets under management of approximately $11.3 billion.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael B

Series 63, Series 65

Chichester, NH

Independent Financial Group, LLC

Michael Boswak Jr. is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at IC Advisory Services Inc, The Investment Center Inc, Signator Investors, Inc., and Intersecurities, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he owns Frontier Financial Group, which provides life and term fixed insurance sales as well as tax preparation services. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $11.3 billion in regulatory assets and distributes advisory services through a national network of several hundred Investment Adviser Representatives.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Matthew M

Series 66

Elm Grove, WI

Independent Financial Group, LLC

Matthew Moylan is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked in the education sector with the Pewaukee and Eau Claire School Districts, as well as in parks and recreation management. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a national network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes multiple advisory programs and third-party managers.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Karl C

CFP®, Series 63

Coppell, TX

Independent Financial Group, LLC

Karl Cole is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial LLC from 2003 to 2017. Cole is also the owner and registered representative of a DBA marketing under the name Cole Financial. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a national network of advisors and utilizes multiple advisory programs and third-party asset managers.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Brandi R

Series 63, Series 65

Schaumburg, IL

Independent Financial Group, LLC

Brandi Ruffalo is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Independent Financial Group since 2009 and is the owner of The Business Development Company, which provides administrative and bookkeeping services. Ruffalo is also involved in business valuation and forensic consulting through Valuation & Forensic Partners, LLC. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a national network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kurt R

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 65, Series 66

Sun Lakes, AZ

Independent Financial Group, LLC

Kurt Rohrs is a CFP® and ChFC® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2011. He is the 100% owner and Investment Advisor Representative of Southwestern Retirement Planning Advisors, Inc., a firm providing financial planning, securities, advisory, and trust services since 2003. Rohrs also serves as a governing board member for the Chandler Unified School District. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $11.3 billion in regulatory assets and provides advisory programs through its AccessPoint platform and third-party asset managers, serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Independent Financial Group, LLC

Michael Hyat is a CFP® with 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Independent Financial Group, LLC and Independent Financial Group, Inc. since 2004, and previously operated Hyat Financial Services for over 30 years. He serves as a board member of his local homeowners association. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a range of advisory programs through its AccessPoint platform and third-party asset managers.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Daniel R

Series 63, Series 65

Boise, ID

Independent Financial Group, LLC

Daniel Robertson is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Allstate Insurance Company for two decades. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a variety of brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, managing approximately $11.3 billion in assets through a national network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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