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David K. Hansch

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
San Juan Capistrano, CA
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CRD#: 1020500
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Professional summary


David Karl Hansch, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in San Juan Capistrano, California.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. David has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 22 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) HANSCH FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 01/02/1984 ADDRESS: 27602 Silvercreek Drive, San Juan Capistrano CA 92675, United States DESCRIPTION: 50% OWNER OF DBA HANSCH FINANCIAL GROUP USED TO MARKET SECURITIES AND ADVISORY SERVICES. (2) GRAND LODGE FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF CA INVESTMENT COMMITTEE POSITION: Volunteer NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 11/01/2019 ADDRESS: 1650 E. Old Badillo Street, Covina CA 91724, United States DESCRIPTION: Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of CA Member of the Investment Committee. (3) SADDLEBACK LAGUNA MASONIC LODGE POSITION: Volunteer NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 12/01/2014 ADDRESS: 23685 Birtcher Drive, Lake Forest CA 92630, United States DESCRIPTION: Chairman of the Investment Committee of Saddleback Laguna Masonic Lodge (4) DAVID K. HANSCH POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 02/01/1978 ADDRESS: 27602 Silvercreek Drive, San Juan Capistrano CA 92675, United States DESCRIPTION: CA INSURANCE AGENT OFFERING VARIOUS TYPES OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 1989

Experience


Current

November 30, 2017 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Current

November 30, 2017 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Past

May 5, 2008 - December 12, 2017

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past

April 22, 2008 - December 12, 2017

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past

September 21, 2007 - December 31, 2013

HANSCH FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 133020
DANA POINT, CA
Past

February 14, 2005 - December 31, 2005

HANSCH FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 133020
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past

December 14, 2001 - April 23, 2008

ASSOCIATED PLANNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY INC

RIA
CRD#: 104790
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past

June 2, 1999 - April 23, 2008

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 12969
RANCHO SANTA FE, CA
Past

July 24, 1995 - May 1, 1997

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 24, 1995 - November 17, 1998

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 7, 1991 - July 19, 1995

BMA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7943
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

June 28, 1983 - February 26, 1988

FINANCIAL ADVISORY CLINIC INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5990
Past

August 17, 1982 - September 16, 1991

GREEN HILL FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4882

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".
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
HAGERTY STEWART & ASSOCIATES LLC | INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | IFG FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | HAGERTY, VAN MOURICK & LOGAN | HAGERTY, STEWART AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | HAGERTY, STEWART & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 7717 / SEC#: 801-62667, 8-22870

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/30/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(11/30/2017)
IAR
California
(11/30/2017)
RR
Colorado
(11/30/2017)
RR
Indiana
(2/18/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/2/2018)
RR
New Jersey
(11/30/2017)
RR
New Mexico
(11/30/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/13/1982
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
HAGERTY STEWART & ASSOCIATES LLC | INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | IFG FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | HAGERTY, VAN MOURICK & LOGAN | HAGERTY, STEWART AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | HAGERTY, STEWART & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 7717 / SEC#: 801-62667, 8-22870

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/30/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
12671 High Bluff Drive Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92130
Mailing Address
12671 High Bluff Drive Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92130
Phone number
(858) 436-3180
Established
Delaware since 07/09/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
622

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2B WRAP BROCHURE (9/4/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.OWNER
DAVIS, SCOTT EARLECFO & FINOP7160800
DENNEN, BRIANCCO BROKERAGE & ADVISORY3239786
FISCHER, DAVID ALLENMANAGING DIRECTOR1634222
HEISING, SCOTT ALLENCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ MANAGING DIRECTOR2192259
KEEFE, KEVIN MICHAELPRESIDENT, COO1869560
KREISMAN, SARAH JILLSVP & GENERAL COUNSEL2671706
PEARSON, TROY DALEROSFP2413897

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts44,046
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 11,322,059,063

Disclosures


Regulatory Event15
Arbitration2
Bond1

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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717San Juan Capistrano, CA

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