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Gregory J. Chachas
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
San Diego, CA
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CRD#: 1269551
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Professional summary
Gregory John Chachas JR is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in San Diego, California.
Gregory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Gregory has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
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) CHACHAS LAND CO INC. POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/30/1991 ADDRESS: SAN DIEGO CA , United States DESCRIPTION: Board Member. (2) COMSTOCK LAND AND MINING LLC POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2002 ADDRESS: ELY NV, United States DESCRIPTION: Board Member. (3) RENTAL PROPERTY POSITION: owner NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/1999 ADDRESS: 5006 Ashley Falls Court, San Diego CA 92130, United States DESCRIPTION: I am the owner of a rental property, I am responsible for renting the property, maintenance and upkeep.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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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®
NoneExperience
Current
January 17, 2023 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Diego, CA
Current
January 17, 2023 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Diego, CA
Past
December 20, 2022 - December 21, 2022
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 7717
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
December 20, 2022 - December 21, 2022
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7717
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
February 13, 2017 - December 16, 2022
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 877
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
February 13, 2017 - December 16, 2022
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 877
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
January 1, 2008 - February 22, 2017
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
LA JOLLA, CA
Past
January 1, 2008 - February 22, 2017
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
LA JOLLA, CA
Past
July 8, 1997 - January 1, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 4
LA JOLLA, CA
Past
September 30, 1991 - January 3, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4
LA JOLLA, CA
Past
May 14, 1988 - October 16, 1991
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past
August 21, 1986 - May 14, 1988
E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC
BD
CRD#: 235
Past
May 25, 1984 - March 26, 1985
FIRST EQUITIES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 6372
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
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(3/2/2023)
RR
California(1/17/2023)
IAR
California(1/17/2023)
RR
Colorado(2/23/2023)
RR
Florida(3/23/2023)
RR
Hawaii(4/5/2023)
RR
Idaho(1/20/2023)
RR
Illinois(2/6/2023)
RR
Louisiana(1/23/2023)
RR
Missouri(2/21/2023)
RR
Nebraska(3/21/2024)
RR
Nevada(2/28/2023)
RR
New Mexico(1/20/2023)
RR
New York(1/19/2023)
RR
Oregon(5/13/2025)
IAR
Texas(1/18/2023)
RR
Texas(2/9/2023)
RR
Utah(2/9/2023)
RR
Virginia(1/19/2023)
RR
Washington(4/4/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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