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William H. Bryant

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CRD#: 1732547
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

William Harvey Bryant, who also goes by Bill Bryant, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. William had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bill Bryant

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) AMARILLO WEALTH MANAGEMENT POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 250 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 141 START DATE: 09/01/2009 ADDRESS: 5073 S. Coulter, Ste. 3, Amarillo TX 79119, United States DESCRIPTION: 51% OWNER OF DBA AMARILLO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC USED FOR MARKETING PURPOSES (2) FARM AND RANCH POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/1998 ADDRESS: 3801 Deann Dr., Amarillo, Texas TX 79121, United States DESCRIPTION: FARM AND RANCH OWNER. (3) CO-TRUSTEE POSITION: co trustee NATURE: Acting as a POA, Trustee, Executor. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/26/2014 ADDRESS: 3801 Deann Dr., Amarillo, Texas TX 79121, United States DESCRIPTION: CO-TRUSTEE OF FAMILY MEMBER TRUST (4) FISHING GUIDE POSITION: Owner/Operator NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 12 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/23/2023 ADDRESS: 2841 Grande Oaks Way, Fleming Island FL 32003, United States DESCRIPTION: Take clients fishing in Florida

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

May 21, 2019 - December 31, 2023

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7717
AMARILLO, TX
Past

May 21, 2019 - December 31, 2023

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
AMARILLO, TX
Past

September 8, 2009 - May 23, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
AMARILLO, TX
Past

September 8, 2009 - May 23, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
AMARILLO, TX
Past

April 25, 2003 - September 10, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
AMARILLO, TX
Past

April 25, 2003 - September 10, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
AMARILLO, TX
Past

February 22, 1988 - April 29, 2003

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
AMARILLO, TX
Past

February 22, 1988 - April 29, 2003

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

September 24, 1987 - February 27, 1988

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/11/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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#: 7717

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