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Allyn Paul Deininger

Allyn P. Deininger

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR
CRD#: 1435847
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Allyn Paul Deininger
Allyn Paul DeiningerINDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP

Professional summary


Allyn Paul Deininger, CFP®, who also goes by Al Deininger, Big Al Deininger, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Allyn is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Allyn has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Retirement Planning
Estate Planning
Investment Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Al Deininger | Big Al Deininger

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2002

Experience


Current

January 6, 2025 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR
Current

January 6, 2025 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

September 30, 2020 - January 6, 2025

CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8052
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

September 30, 2020 - January 6, 2025

CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8052
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

July 31, 2009 - September 25, 2020

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127787
North Little Rock, AR
Past

September 6, 2002 - October 6, 2020

PARTNERVEST ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 113621
North Little Rock, AR
Past

September 6, 2002 - July 31, 2009

PARTNERVEST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 104134
JAMUL, CA
Past

September 17, 2001 - March 20, 2002

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 20, 1999 - September 12, 2002

SPELMAN & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10232
LA MESA, CA
Past

August 14, 1996 - September 12, 2002

SPELMAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10232
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

May 10, 1994 - September 17, 1996

JOSEPH CARL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 27143
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

November 4, 1992 - May 10, 1994

INTERFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7659
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

November 4, 1991 - June 18, 1992

SUTRO & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 801
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 5, 1989 - November 7, 1991

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

April 14, 1988 - September 23, 1989

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 17, 1987 - April 4, 1988

POWELL & SATTERFIELD, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7030
Past

November 24, 1986 - June 8, 1987

L.A. BOYKIN & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15668
Past

January 21, 1986 - November 11, 1986

SWINK & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7111

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
(1/6/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(1/6/2025)
IAR
Arkansas
(1/6/2025)
RR
California
(1/6/2025)
RR
Colorado
(1/6/2025)
RR
Florida
(1/6/2025)
RR
Georgia
(1/6/2025)
RR
Indiana
(1/6/2025)
RR
North Dakota
(1/6/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/6/2025)
RR
Texas
(1/6/2025)
IAR
Texas
(1/6/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/19/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 10/29/1986
National Commodity Futures Examination
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
624

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A WRAP BROCHURE MARCH 16, 2026 (3/17/2026)

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 Accounts54,951
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 12,925,435,801

Disclosures


Regulatory Event15
Arbitration2
Bond1

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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717North Little Rock, AR

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