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Dan E. Sanders

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
HOUSTON, TX 77024
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CRD#: 1785159
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Professional summary


Dan Eugene Sanders, who also goes by Daniel E Sanders, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Houston, Texas.

Dan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Dan has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Daniel E Sanders

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) SANDERS CAREER CONSULTING POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Consulting Services INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/18/2018 ADDRESS: 5100 Westheimer Rd, 200, houston TX 77056, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% OWNER OF DBA SANDERS CAREER CONSULTING OFFERING JOB ADVICE AND COACHING (2) SANDERS FINANCIAL POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 01/07/2020 ADDRESS: 5100 Westheimer, Ste. 200, Houston TX 77056, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA used for marketing securities business (3) AIRBNB RENTALS, HOSTING, CO HOSTING. POSITION: Employee NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/13/2021 ADDRESS: 5711 Sugar Hill Dr, 90, Houston TX 77057, United States DESCRIPTION: Air bnb rental

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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®
None

Experience


Current

December 4, 2014 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 9219 Katy Freeway Suite 106, Houston, TX 77024
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
HOUSTON, TX
Current

December 4, 2014 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 9219 Katy Freeway Suite 106, Houston, TX 77024
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 1, 2013 - December 26, 2014

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 1, 2013 - December 26, 2014

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 14, 2011 - August 1, 2013

GENEOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 120894
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 14, 2011 - August 1, 2013

GENEOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 120894
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 16, 2006 - April 18, 2011

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 6, 2006 - April 18, 2011

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

September 30, 2005 - August 10, 2006

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
HOUSTON, TX
Past

September 30, 2005 - August 10, 2006

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

October 18, 2004 - October 4, 2005

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 15, 2004 - October 4, 2005

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 16, 1998 - September 8, 2004

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 16, 1998 - September 8, 2004

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 18, 1997 - July 16, 1998

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

August 27, 1991 - December 31, 1992

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
Past

April 3, 1989 - February 14, 1991

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 20, 1988 - March 20, 1989

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323
Past

July 27, 1988 - August 5, 1988

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

July 27, 1988 - September 22, 1988

GRAYSTONE NASH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10635

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
(5/21/2018)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/17/2018)
RR
Texas
(12/4/2014)
IAR
Texas
(12/4/2014)
RR
Washington
(1/26/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/29/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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

Red Flags


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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717Houston, TX 77024

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