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James Michael Noto

CFP®
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
TRINITY, FL
·CRD# 1030904·44 years experience

Professional Summary

James Michael Noto, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Trinity, Florida. James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. James has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1987

Years of Experience

44 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7717
RIA
BD
2154 Seven Springs Blvd., Trinity, FL 34655
October 22, 2018 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7717
RIA
BD
2154 Seven Springs Blvd., Trinity, FL 34655
October 22, 2018 - Present
SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC·CRD# 109485
RIA
Trinity, FL
April 5, 2005 - October 31, 2018
SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 34643
BD
Trinity, FL
March 2, 2005 - October 31, 2018
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6694
RIA
New Port Richey, FL
October 8, 1998 - February 17, 2005
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6694
BD
St. Petersburg, FL
October 2, 1998 - February 17, 2005
VANGUARD CAPITAL·CRD# 22081
BD
Del Mar, CA
January 2, 1998 - September 18, 1998
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
New York, NY
March 26, 1993 - January 9, 1998
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 145
BD
Radnor, PA
September 28, 1982 - April 20, 1993

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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)

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

624

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A WRAP BROCHURE SEPTEMBER 2026 (9/29/2026)

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
KREISMAN, SARAH JILLSVP & GENERAL COUNSEL2671706
PEARSON, TROY DALEROSFP2413897

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

54,951

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$12,925,435,801

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

16

Arbitration

2

Bond

1

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Other business activities

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(1) WEALTHBUILDERS FINANCIAL GROUP INC POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Consulting Services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 35 START DATE: 12/05/1998 ADDRESS: 2154 Seven Springs Blvd., Trinity FL 34655, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% OWNER OF DBA WEALTHBUILDERS FINANCIAL FOR MARKETING PURPOSES
(2) RENTAL PROPERTY POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 11/05/2005 ADDRESS: 2154 Seven Springs Blvd., Trinity FL 34655, United States DESCRIPTION:
(3) 100% OWNER OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE RENTAL PROPERTY SINCE 2005. INVESTMENT RELATED, TIME SPENT 1%. ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED AT OFFICE ADDRESS OF RECORD.
(3) BRADFORD PARK ASSOCIATION POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 12/05/2005 ADDRESS: 2154 Seven Springs Blvd., Tarpon Springs FL 34689, United States DESCRIPTION: TREASURER FOR HOA FOR BRADFORD PARK ASSOCIATION.
(5) INSURANCE AGENT POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 35 START DATE: 03/18/1999 ADDRESS: 2154 Seven Springs Blvd., Trinity FL 34655, United States DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE AGENT OFFERING VARIOUS TYPES OF INSURANCE
(6) REFUGE CHURCH POSITION: Volunteer NATURE: Teaching/Coaching INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/22/2026 ADDRESS: 5320 Palmetto Rd, New Port Richey FL 34652, United States DESCRIPTION: Teaching Financial Peace University Sunday School at our Church. Doing pro-bono, will report to CFP board.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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
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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(6/24/2019)
RR
Alaska
(6/22/2026)
RR
Arkansas
(1/25/2019)
RR
Colorado
(3/18/2019)
RR
Connecticut
(5/16/2019)
RR
Florida
(10/23/2018)
IAR
Florida
(10/23/2018)
RR
Georgia
(10/24/2018)
RR
Illinois
(12/19/2018)
RR
Indiana
(12/4/2018)
RR
Maryland
(10/29/2018)
RR
Michigan
(10/22/2018)
RR
Montana
(1/25/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(10/22/2018)
RR
New York
(10/22/2018)
RR
North Carolina
(10/22/2018)
RR
North Dakota
(10/22/2018)
RR
Ohio
(10/22/2018)
RR
Oklahoma
(7/9/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/22/2018)
RR
South Carolina
(10/24/2018)
RR
South Dakota
(10/22/2018)
IAR
Texas
(10/22/2018)
RR
Texas
(11/9/2018)
RR
Utah
(10/22/2018)
RR
Vermont
(4/7/2020)
RR
Virginia
(5/11/2026)
RR
Washington
(11/16/2018)
RR
Wisconsin
(12/21/2018)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Sep 1994About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Apr 1993About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1993About the Series 7 exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1983About the Series 22 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1982About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Mar 1998About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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