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Richard Benn Mcfarland Jr

CRD# 1080626·Registered 1983 - 2022
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Richard is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

Richard Benn Mcfarland JR, who also goes by Richard Benn Mcfarland, Richard Benn Mcfarland Jr., was a registered financial advisor. Richard was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1983 - 2022. Richard had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 22 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

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Other Aliases

Richard Benn Mcfarland, Richard Benn Mcfarland Jr.

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

43 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7717
RIA
Wyomissing, PA
July 15, 2022 - December 5, 2022
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7717
BD
Wyomissing, PA
July 15, 2022 - January 3, 2023
NPB FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 137743
RIA
Laguna Woods, CA
May 17, 2006 - July 15, 2022
NPB FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 137743
BD
Laguna Woods, CA
May 17, 2006 - July 15, 2022
ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.·CRD# 12969
RIA
Watsonville, CA
July 8, 1997 - May 15, 2006
ASSOCIATED PLANNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY INC·CRD# 104790
RIA
Watsonville, CA
July 8, 1997 - May 15, 2006
MCFARLAND ASSOCIATES·CRD# 111316
RIA
Laguna Woods, CA
July 10, 1991 - May 8, 2019
FOOTHILL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1027
BD
Santa Clara, CA
November 30, 1990 - May 28, 1991
ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.·CRD# 12969
BD
Watsonville, CA
August 6, 1990 - May 15, 2006
EQUITY ENGINEERING, INC.·CRD# 8260
BD
May 11, 1984 - November 30, 1990
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC·CRD# 4031
BD
Conshohocken, PA
September 28, 1983 - December 19, 1989

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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
KEEFE, KEVIN MICHAELPRESIDENT, COO1869560
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) RICHARD B MCFARLAND INSURANCE SERVICES POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/15/2015 ADDRESS: 5 Gaelsong Lane, Wyomissing PA 19610, United States DESCRIPTION: OUTSIDE INSURANCE.
(2) NPB FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: Passive Ownership NATURE: Business Entity for Tax/Investment Purposes INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/23/2006 ADDRESS: 3500 W Olive Avenue, Suite 300, Burbank CA 91505, United States DESCRIPTION: Shareowner.

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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
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

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

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 1991About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1991About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1983About the Series 6 exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1983About the Series 22 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jul 1991About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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