Robert F. Whitman

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP

Metairie, LA

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CRD#: 1055348

Professional summary

Robert Francis Whitman JR, CFP®, who also goes by Bob Whitman, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Metairie, Louisiana.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Robert has worked at 8 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Bob Whitman

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

August 3, 2021 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 7717

Metairie, LA

Current

August 3, 2021 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 7717

Metairie, LA

Past

November 1, 2017 - August 6, 2021

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 13572

METAIRIE, LA

Past

November 1, 2017 - August 6, 2021

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

METAIRIE, LA

Past

March 21, 2014 - November 1, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 18697

METAIRIE, LA

Past

April 1, 2010 - November 1, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 18697

METAIRIE, LA

Past

October 31, 2005 - April 6, 2010

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 133763

MANDEVILLE, LA

Past

June 15, 1998 - October 31, 2005

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 10249

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

April 1, 1985 - July 10, 1998

HANOVER INVESTMENT SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 10983

MADISONVILLE, LA

Past

July 23, 1984 - February 19, 1985

PW SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 6775

Past

July 12, 1982 - July 27, 1984

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 10111

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

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

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/30/2004 Approved)

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.

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

Florida
(8/3/2021)

Louisiana
(8/3/2021)

IAR

Louisiana
(8/3/2021)

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Exams

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/18/1984

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/8/1982

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

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

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/30/2004 Approved)

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

624

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 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 MARCH 16, 2026 (3/17/2026)

FORM ADV PART 2A MARCH 16, 2026 (3/17/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.	OWNER
DAVIS, SCOTT EARLE	CFO & FINOP	7160800
DENNEN, BRIAN	CCO BROKERAGE & ADVISORY	3239786
FISCHER, DAVID ALLEN	MANAGING DIRECTOR	1634222
HEISING, SCOTT ALLEN	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ MANAGING DIRECTOR	2192259
KEEFE, KEVIN MICHAEL	PRESIDENT, COO	1869560
KREISMAN, SARAH JILL	SVP & GENERAL COUNSEL	2671706
PEARSON, TROY DALE	ROSFP	2413897

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	54,951
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 12,925,435,801

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	15
Arbitration	2
Bond	1

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Robert F. Whitman

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Robert Francis Whitman JR's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Robert Francis Whitman JR's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

HANOVER INVESTMENT SECURITIES, INC.

PW SECURITIES, INC.

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/18/1984

Series 6

Date: 7/8/1982

FINRA

Current Firm

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

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