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Michael E. Moss

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Reno, NV 89519
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CRD#: 1054365
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Professional summary


Michael Edward Moss, who also goes by Mick Moss, Mike Moss, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Reno, Nevada.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Michael has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mick Moss | Mike Moss

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) M GROUP ADVISORS LLC POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Business Entity for Tax/Investment Purposes INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/07/2011 ADDRESS: 5250 S Virginia Street, Suite 330, Reno NV 89502, United States DESCRIPTION: 50% owner of M Group Advisors LLC used to market securities, advisory, and insurance business. MICHAEL EDWARD MOSS POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/02/2015 ADDRESS: 2700 Everett Dr, Reno NV 89503, United States DESCRIPTION: Life Insurance sales. The last policy that I sold wes in 2023. to myself and to my wife.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

January 2, 2015 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1495 Ridgeview Drive Suite 220, Reno, NV 89519
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Reno, NV
Current

January 2, 2015 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1495 Ridgeview Drive Suite 220, Reno, NV 89519
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Reno, NV
Past

July 2, 2012 - January 5, 2015

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137888
RENO, NV
Past

January 20, 2011 - July 2, 2012

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 32444
RENO, NV
Past

January 18, 2011 - January 5, 2015

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
RENO, NV
Past

April 7, 2005 - January 20, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
RENO, NV
Past

April 7, 2005 - January 20, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
RENO, NV
Past

February 7, 2005 - April 14, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
CARSON CITY, NV
Past

December 13, 2000 - August 21, 2002

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 16100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 13, 2000 - April 14, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 19, 1999 - May 7, 2001

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 6, 1998 - December 13, 2000

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 16100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 7, 1995 - December 31, 1997

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
LINCOLN, NE
Past

March 15, 1993 - January 23, 1995

U.S. BANCORP SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 17439
PORTLAND, OR
Past

July 30, 1991 - February 17, 1993

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

January 21, 1986 - July 9, 1991

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
Past

July 23, 1982 - July 9, 1991

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS

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
Arizona
(1/2/2018)
RR
California
(1/2/2015)
IAR
Nevada
(1/2/2015)
RR
Nevada
(1/5/2015)
RR
New York
(2/8/2019)
RR
Oregon
(5/14/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(1/2/2018)
RR
Texas
(1/29/2021)
IAR
Texas
(1/31/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/20/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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

Red Flags


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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717Reno, NV 89519

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