Marcella A. Harkness
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
San Diego, CA 92130
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CRD#: 1441468
Professional summary
Marcella Ann Harkness, CFP®, who also goes by Macella Ann Harkness, Marcella Ann Ruch, Marcie Ruch, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in San Diego, California.
Marcella is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Marcella has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Macella Ann Harkness | Marcella Ann Ruch | Marcie Ruch
Other business activities
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(1) INSURANCE POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 01/01/2003 ADDRESS: 8910 University Center Lane, Ste 150, San Diego CA 92122, United States DESCRIPTION: CA INSURANCE AGENT OFFERING VARIOUS TYPES OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS. (2) CAPITAL GROWTH INC. POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Outside Registered Investment Advisor/Outside IAR INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 01/30/2010 ADDRESS: 8910 University Center Lane, Ste 150, San Diego CA 92122, United States DESCRIPTION: EMPLOYEE AT DBA CAPITAL GROWTH INC. USED FOR MARKETING PURPOSES. (3) ARBITRATOR POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2015 ADDRESS: 8910 University Center Lane, Ste 150, San Diego CA 92122, United States DESCRIPTION: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AS A FINRA NON-PUBLIC ARBITRATOR, SITTING ON FINRA ARBITRATION PANELS.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2001
Experience
Current
October 21, 2005 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 12680 High Bluff Dr Ste 250, San Diego, CA 92130RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Diego, CA
Current
December 15, 2003 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 12680 High Bluff Dr Ste 250, San Diego, CA 92130RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Diego, CA
Past
August 23, 2016 - December 31, 2016
CAPITAL GROWTH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 106952
San Diego, CA
Past
December 15, 2003 - October 21, 2005
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 125953
CHULA VISTA, CA
Past
December 16, 1997 - December 19, 2003
SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 10249
CHULA VISTA, CA
Past
April 5, 1994 - December 19, 2003
SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 10249
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
February 14, 1989 - May 25, 1989
L.F. THOMPSON & COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 21820
Past
January 22, 1986 - January 23, 1989
BLINDER, ROBINSON & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 5096
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
Alabama(2/22/2018)
RR
Alaska(5/14/2018)
RR
Arizona(12/15/2003)
RR
California(12/15/2003)
IAR
California(10/21/2005)
RR
Colorado(12/15/2003)
RR
Florida(12/15/2003)
RR
Georgia(9/5/2025)
RR
Hawaii(2/15/2019)
RR
Idaho(11/5/2021)
RR
Indiana(12/15/2003)
RR
Mississippi(10/28/2025)
RR
Montana(8/6/2012)
RR
Nebraska(12/8/2022)
RR
Nevada(1/3/2006)
RR
New Jersey(8/25/2021)
RR
New Mexico(12/15/2003)
RR
New York(2/22/2017)
RR
North Carolina(5/31/2018)
RR
Oregon(11/5/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania(10/14/2021)
RR
Texas(3/6/2017)
IAR
Texas(3/6/2017)
RR
Virginia(12/15/2003)
RR
Washington(8/12/2008)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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