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Patricia C. Thom

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
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CRD#: 1192935
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Professional summary


Patricia Carol Thom, who also goes by Patrica Carol Lawson, Patricia Carol Lawson, Carol Thom, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in San Luis Obispo, California.

Patricia is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Patricia has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Patrica Carol Lawson | Patricia Carol Lawson | Carol Thom

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) THE THOM GROUP POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 02/01/2001 ADDRESS: 1880 Santa Barbara Avenue, Suite 220, San Luis Obispo CA 93401, United States DESCRIPTION: Financial Advisor

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 15, 2017 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1880 Santa Barbara Avenue Suite 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Current

September 15, 2017 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1880 Santa Barbara Avenue Suite 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Past

July 2, 2012 - September 21, 2017

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137888
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Past

July 11, 2005 - July 2, 2012

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 32444
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Past

June 13, 2005 - September 21, 2017

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Past

January 21, 2003 - November 15, 2017

THE THOM GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 122968
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Past

January 29, 2001 - June 13, 2005

ROUND HILL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35223
ALAMO, CA
Past

June 29, 1995 - January 12, 2001

SUTRO & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 801
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 4, 1990 - July 5, 1995

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

October 19, 1983 - September 4, 1990

BATEMAN EICHLER, HILL RICHARDS, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 76

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
(9/15/2017)
RR
California
(9/15/2017)
IAR
California
(9/15/2017)
RR
Colorado
(2/26/2021)
RR
Florida
(11/9/2020)
RR
Idaho
(4/5/2019)
RR
Kentucky
(11/17/2021)
RR
Nevada
(9/28/2017)
RR
New York
(9/15/2017)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/19/2017)
RR
Oregon
(9/19/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/20/2017)
RR
Texas
(8/26/2021)
IAR
Texas
(8/26/2021)
RR
Washington
(9/22/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/11/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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

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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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