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Craig W. Venard
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Saint Louis, MO 63141
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CRD#: 1315394
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Professional summary
Craig William Venard is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Craig has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 1, 2026 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 11440 Olive Blvd #250, Saint Louis, MO 63141RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Saint Louis, MO
Current
April 1, 2026 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 11440 Olive Blvd #250, Saint Louis, MO 63141RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Saint Louis, MO
Past
January 3, 2017 - April 6, 2026
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23131
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
November 2, 2005 - November 15, 2006
PREMIER FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 132043
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
August 15, 2005 - April 6, 2026
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
May 27, 2004 - August 17, 2005
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past
November 26, 2001 - June 2, 2004
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past
July 11, 1996 - November 26, 2001
FFP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16337
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past
January 10, 1994 - June 19, 1996
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past
January 11, 1985 - December 23, 1993
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
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
Alabama(4/1/2026)
RR
Florida(4/1/2026)
RR
Illinois(4/1/2026)
RR
Minnesota(4/1/2026)
RR
Missouri(4/1/2026)
IAR
Missouri(4/1/2026)
RR
North Carolina(4/6/2026)
RR
Washington(4/1/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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
624
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 | 54,951 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 12,925,435,801 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 15 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
| Bond | 1 |
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