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James E. Bashaw

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Houston, TX 77057
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CRD#: 1251491
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Professional summary


James Edward Bashaw, who also goes by Jeb Bashaw, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Houston, Texas.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. James has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9, Series 53 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jeb Bashaw

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) JAMES E. BASHAW & CO. POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 11/01/2001 ADDRESS: 5701 Woodway Drive #330, Houston TX 77057, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA for marketing purposes. (2) REFERRAL SERVICES POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Referral Services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2021 ADDRESS: 504 Asbury St., Houston TX 77007, United States DESCRIPTION: Referrals to Commerce bank . (3) BSK LEASE MANAGEMENT POSITION: Owner NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2018 ADDRESS: 504 Asbury St., Houston TX 77007, United States DESCRIPTION: Hunting camp. (4) CATHOLIC ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION OF GALVESTON HOUSTON POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2000 ADDRESS: 1700 San Jacinto, Houston TX 77002, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide board level oversight and advice. (5) HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO POSITION: Volunteer NATURE: Volunteer INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/03/2000 ADDRESS: 504 Asbury, Houston TX 77007, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide scholarships. (6) CATHOLIC CHARITES POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2010 ADDRESS: 2900 Louisiana St, Houston TX 77006, United States DESCRIPTION: Advisory director and volunteer. (7) AUTHOR, JEB BASHAW POSITION: Author NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2021 ADDRESS: 504 Asbury St., Houston TX 77077, United States DESCRIPTION: Write & publish books. (8) JEB & CO. POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 11/01/2001 ADDRESS: 5701 Woodway Drive #330, Houston TX 77057, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA for marketing purposes. (9) NOTARY POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Notary INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/01/2001 ADDRESS: 5701 Woodway Drive #330, Houston TX 77057, United States DESCRIPTION: Notary Services. (10) SIGNUP RX SOLUTIONS LLC POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Referral Services INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/15/2024 ADDRESS: 504 Asbury, Houston TX 77007, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide consulting to businesses on drug plans for employees (11) POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/25/2024 ADDRESS: 504 Asbury, Houston TX 77007, United States DESCRIPTION: Perform marriages THE DOCTORS ADVISOR POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 12/03/2024 ADDRESS: 5701 Woodway Drive #330, Houston TX 77057, United States DESCRIPTION: WE are marketing to doctors through an IFG approved platform MIPROSPECT POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Referral Services INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 05/30/2025 ADDRESS: 5701 Woodway Drive #330, Houston TX 77057, United States DESCRIPTION: Referring small business owners for IT app GMR GOLD POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Referral Services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/14/2025 ADDRESS: 504 Asbury, Houston TX 77007, United States DESCRIPTION: Refer people who want to open a gold IRA or Pension plan

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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

April 13, 2022 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 5701 Woodway Drive #330, Houston, TX 77057
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Houston, TX
Current

March 31, 2022 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 5701 Woodway Drive #330, Houston, TX 77057
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Houston, TX
Past

January 7, 2016 - April 12, 2022

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144426
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144426
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 29, 2014 - April 12, 2022

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10645
HOUSTON, TX
Past

September 29, 2014 - October 9, 2014

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 2543
HOUSTON, TX
Past

September 29, 2014 - October 17, 2014

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

BD
CRD#: 2543
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 17, 2005 - July 10, 2013

JAMES E.BASHAW & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 129320
HOUSTON, TX
Past

November 20, 2001 - October 3, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
HOUSTON, TX
Past

November 9, 2001 - October 3, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 14, 2000 - November 16, 2001

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

April 28, 1998 - August 14, 2000

J.C. BRADFORD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 1287
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 21, 1994 - April 21, 1998

TRUIST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6271
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 7, 1991 - April 19, 1994

CAPNET SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 23669
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 9, 1991 - July 9, 1991

ACUMENT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7661
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 26, 1990 - September 13, 1991

FIRST AMERICA EQUITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7652
Past

October 7, 1986 - June 17, 1988

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
Past

June 20, 1984 - October 16, 1986

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691

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
Colorado
(2/1/2023)
RR
Georgia
(6/14/2022)
RR
Louisiana
(3/31/2022)
RR
Maryland
(4/1/2022)
RR
Mississippi
(12/13/2022)
RR
Ohio
(12/13/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/13/2022)
RR
Texas
(4/13/2022)
IAR
Texas
(4/13/2022)
RR
Washington
(12/12/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/12/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/2/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 5/30/1997
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
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#: 7717Houston, TX 77057

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