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Gary G. Benson
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
ENCINO, CA 91316
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CRD#: 1182211
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Professional summary
Gary Gustave Benson is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Encino, California.
Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Gary has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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(1) Insurance POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 02/15/1990 ADDRESS: 5435 Balboa Blvd, Suite #106, Encino CA 91316, United States DESCRIPTION: Outside Insurance. (2) PAXTON CONSULTING GROUP POSITION: Consultant NATURE: Business Entity for Tax/Investment Purposes INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 09/27/2023 ADDRESS: 5435 Balboa Blvd, Suite #106, Encino CA 91316, United States DESCRIPTION: None (3) ADVISOR ASSOCIATE POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 05/21/2024 ADDRESS: 5435 Balboa Blvd, Suite #106, Encino CA 91316, United States DESCRIPTION: Marketing DBA for financial services.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 27, 2022 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 6345 Balboa Blvd. Building 1 Suite 100, Encino, CA 91316RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
ENCINO, CA
Current
July 15, 2022 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 6345 Balboa Blvd. Building 1 Suite 100, Encino, CA 91316RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
ENCINO, CA
Past
September 19, 2006 - January 21, 2025
PASH & BENSON INTERNATIONAL LTD.
RIA
CRD#: 135876
ENCINO, CA
Past
May 11, 2006 - July 28, 2022
NPB FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 137743
ENCINO, CA
Past
May 11, 2006 - July 15, 2022
NPB FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 137743
ENCINO, CA
Past
September 17, 1999 - May 12, 2006
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 29604
ENCINO, CA
Past
June 12, 1984 - June 26, 1984
GREEN HILL FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4882
Past
May 23, 1984 - September 21, 1999
ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 12969
BOSTON, MA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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(7/15/2022)
RR
California(7/27/2022)
IAR
California(7/27/2022)
RR
Colorado(7/15/2022)
RR
Florida(7/19/2022)
RR
Georgia(7/15/2022)
RR
Idaho(7/15/2022)
RR
Indiana(7/15/2022)
RR
Iowa(7/15/2022)
RR
Maryland(7/15/2022)
RR
Michigan(7/15/2022)
RR
Minnesota(7/15/2022)
RR
Nevada(7/15/2022)
RR
New Jersey(7/15/2022)
RR
New York(7/15/2022)
RR
North Carolina(7/15/2022)
RR
Oklahoma(7/15/2022)
RR
Oregon(7/15/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(7/15/2022)
RR
Tennessee(7/27/2022)
RR
Texas(7/15/2022)
RR
Vermont(7/15/2022)
RR
Virginia(7/15/2022)
RR
Washington(7/15/2022)
RR
Wisconsin(7/15/2022)
RR
Wyoming(7/15/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
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 | 44,046 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 11,322,059,063 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 15 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
| Bond | 1 |
Red Flags
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