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Kenneth P. Guerra

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
GRANTS PASS, OR 97526
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CRD#: 1337062
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Professional summary


Kenneth Paul Guerra is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Grants Pass, Oregon.

Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Kenneth has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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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) NOTARY POSITION: notary NATURE: Notary INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 10/03/2005 ADDRESS: 1454 Nw 6th Street, Grants Pass OR 97526, United States DESCRIPTION: OREGON NOTARY PUBLIC (2) INSURANCE RESOURCES POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: YEs NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/1998 ADDRESS: 1454 Nw 6th Street, Grants Pass OR 97526, United States DESCRIPTION: OR INSURANCE AGENT DBA INSURANCE RESOURCES OFFERING SALES OF AUTO AND HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE. (3) RENTAL PROPERTY POSITION: owner NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/01/2016 ADDRESS: 1454 Nw 6th Street, Grants Pass OR 97526, United States DESCRIPTION: OWNER OF RENTAL PROPERTY. (4) HOME MORTGAGE RESOURCES POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Mortgage Lending Services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 01/01/1998 ADDRESS: 1454 Nw 6th Street, Grants Pass OR 97526, United States DESCRIPTION: OWNER OF HOME MORTGAGE RESOURCES (5) ROGUE VALLEY TAX SERVICE POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Tax Preparation/Accounting/Bookkeeping/CPA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 6 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 01/01/2020 ADDRESS: 1454 Nw 6th Street, Grants Pass OR 97526, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% OWNER OF ROGUE VALLEY TAX SERVICE, A SUBSIDIARY OF INVESTMENT RESOURCES INC, PROVIDING TAX PREPARATION AND BOOKKEEPING SERVICES (6) SUNGATE WEDDINGS LLC POSITION: Member of LLC, property owner. NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/04/2020 ADDRESS: 491 Oxyoke Rd, Grants Pass OR 97526, United States DESCRIPTION: Renting of property for weddings and other events. (7) INVESTMENT RESOURCES INC. POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 02/01/1999 ADDRESS: 1454 Nw 6th Street, Grants Pass OR 97526, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% owner of DBA used for marketing purposes (8) ROGUE VALLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Tax Preparation/Accounting/Bookkeeping/CPA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 03/25/2022 ADDRESS: 1454 Nw 6th Street, Grants Pass OR 97526, United States DESCRIPTION: Tax preparation and bookkeeping (9) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REGISTERED SOCIAL SECURITY ANALYSTS LTD POSITION: Designee NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 07/09/2024 ADDRESS: 1454 Nw 6th Street, Grants Pass OR 97526, United States DESCRIPTION: Analyze social security benefits for the public.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 26, 2010 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1454 Nw 6th Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
GRANTS PASS, OR
Current

March 26, 2010 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1454 Nw 6th Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
GRANTS PASS, OR
Past

April 25, 2005 - February 26, 2010

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
GRANTS PASS, OR
Past

May 2, 2001 - February 26, 2010

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
GRANTS PASS, OR
Past

October 8, 1998 - May 2, 2001

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

September 17, 1996 - October 6, 1998

MW MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 30014
EUCLID, OH
Past

March 19, 1985 - September 20, 1996

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

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
Alabama
(11/13/2018)
RR
Alaska
(11/7/2017)
RR
Arizona
(3/26/2010)
RR
California
(4/21/2010)
RR
Florida
(12/15/2015)
RR
Idaho
(10/16/2020)
RR
Indiana
(7/19/2024)
RR
Montana
(3/26/2010)
RR
Nevada
(10/23/2012)
IAR
Oregon
(2/26/2010)
RR
Oregon
(3/26/2010)
RR
Texas
(6/4/2015)
RR
Utah
(3/26/2010)
RR
Washington
(3/26/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/29/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 7717Grants Pass, OR 97526

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