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David J. Ferguson

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Loveland, CO
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CRD#: 1514884
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Professional summary


David James Ferguson is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Loveland, Colorado.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. David has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 27, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 24 exams.

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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.
I SERVE ON THE BOARD OF 4 NON-PROFIT 501-(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS FOR WHICH I RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION. TWO ARE RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND TWO HELP YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS FIND MEANING FOR LIFE. I PERIODICALLY RECEIVE A GRATUITY AS A MUSICIAN. I ALSO SERVE ON MY CHURCH'S BOARD.

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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


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None

Experience


Current

July 20, 2023 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Loveland, CO
Current

July 19, 2023 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Loveland, CO
Past

February 29, 2016 - June 16, 2023

ARQUE CAPITAL, LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 121192
Loveland, CO
Past

July 7, 2011 - December 31, 2015

ARQUE CAPITAL, LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 121192
Loveland, CO
Past

August 6, 2009 - November 15, 2010

ARQUE CAPITAL, LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 121192
Loveland, CO
Past

May 15, 2007 - June 16, 2023

ARQUE CAPITAL, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 121192
GLENDALE, CA
Past

May 14, 2007 - March 16, 2011

ARQUE & CO INCORORATED

RIA
CRD#: 135916
TORRANCE, CA
Past

June 1, 2006 - May 17, 2007

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 877
GLENDALE, CA
Past

June 27, 2001 - May 17, 2007

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 877
GLENDALE, CA
Past

December 18, 1989 - July 30, 2001

TRIQUEST FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6596
GLENDALE, CA
Past

November 24, 1989 - December 18, 1989

TRIQUEST FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6596
Past

May 14, 1988 - December 13, 1989

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 27, 1986 - May 14, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

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
California
(7/19/2023)
RR
Colorado
(7/19/2023)
IAR
Colorado
(7/20/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/19/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(7/19/2023)
RR
Washington
(7/19/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/10/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/22/1998
General Securities Principal Examination
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#: 7717Loveland, CO

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