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James Luke Flanagan

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Downers Grove, IL
·CRD# 1812317·38 years experience

Professional Summary

James Luke Flanagan is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Downers Grove, Illinois. James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Years of Experience

38 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7717
RIA
BD
1. 3020 Woodcreek Drive Suite C1, Downers Grove, IL 605152. 6601 W. North Avenue Suite 2, Oak Park, IL 60302
April 8, 2010 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7717
RIA
BD
1. 3020 Woodcreek Drive Suite C1, Downers Grove, IL 605152. 6601 W. North Avenue Suite 2, Oak Park, IL 60302
April 7, 2010 - Present
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 7461
RIA
Naperville, IL
September 10, 2009 - April 12, 2010
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 7461
BD
Naperville, IL
September 2, 2009 - April 12, 2010
WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 10078
RIA
Naperville, IL
August 1, 2003 - August 26, 2009
WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 10078
BD
Naperville, IL
July 21, 2003 - August 26, 2009
RE-DIRECT SECURITIES CORP·CRD# 35518
RIA
Naperville, IL
June 20, 2001 - September 3, 2003
RE-DIRECT SECURITIES CORP·CRD# 35518
BD
Villa Park, IL
March 27, 2000 - July 21, 2003
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA·CRD# 680
BD
Newark, NJ
April 26, 1988 - December 10, 1993
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.·CRD# 5685
BD
Newark, NJ
April 26, 1988 - February 15, 2000

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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)

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)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US 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 SEPTEMBER 2026 (9/29/2026)

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
KREISMAN, SARAH JILLSVP & GENERAL COUNSEL2671706
PEARSON, TROY DALEROSFP2413897

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

54,951

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$12,925,435,801

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

16

Arbitration

2

Bond

1

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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)PRO BONO FINANCIAL ADVICE POSITION: Employee NATURE: Consulting Services INVESTMENT RELATED: Y # OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 01/01/2000 DESCRIPTION:PROVIDING Free FINANCIAL ADVICE TO CANCER PATIENTS .
(2) JAMES FLANAGAN-PACKING FOR RETIREMENT BOOK POSITION: Author NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 02/14/2026 DESCRIPTION: Booked authored by Jim.
(3)CIRCLE F PROPERTIES POSITION: Employee NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: Y # OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2019 ADDRESS: 1408 Elgin, Forest Park IL 60130 DESCRIPTION: 50% OWNER OF CIRCLE F PROPERTIES
(4)INSURANCE AGENT POSITION: Employee NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Y #OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 03/01/1987 DESCRIPTION: IL INSURANCE AGENT
(5) BENTRON FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 01/01/1998 ADDRESS: 3020 Woodcreek Drive, Suite C1, Downers Grove IL 60515, United States DESCRIPTION:
(1) IL INSURANCE AGENT/OWNER DBA BENTRON FINANCIAL GROUP FOR LIFE, DISABILITY AND HEALTH INSURANCE SALES. ALSO PROVIDING FINANCIAL PLANNING & ESTATE PLANNING REFERRAL (TO ATTY) SVCS SINCE 1-2000. 50% TIME SPENT.
(6) TRITON COLLEGE EDUCATION SERVICES POSITION: Employee NATURE: Teaching/Coaching INVESTMENT RELATED: No #HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2008 ADDRESS: 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove IL 60139, United States DESCRIPTION: PROFESSOR TRITON COLLEGE
(7) CIRCLE F PROPERTIES INC POSITION: Employee NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: N # OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2019 ADDRESS: 1408 Elgin, Forest Park IL 60130 DESCRIPTION: 50% OWNER OF CIRCLE F PROPERTIES INC
(8) TERRA NOVA FILMS POSITION: Volunteer NATURE: Board Member (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: N #OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2017 ADDRESS: 3020 Woodcreek Drive, Suite C1, Downers Grove IL 60515 DESCRIPTION: TREASURER FOR TERRA NOVA FILMS.
(9) PROFESSOR OF GERONTOLOGY AT CONCORDIA POSITION: Employee NATURE: Teaching/Coaching INVESTMENT RELATED: # OF HOURS: 12 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 01/01/2017 ADDRESS: 7900 W Augusta, River Forest IL 60305 DESCRIPTION: ADJUNCT PROFESSOR AT CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY.
(10) CIRCLE OF LIFE, INC. POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Consulting Services INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 01/01/2018 ADDRESS: 3020 Woodcreek Drive, Suite C1, Downers Grove IL 60515 DESCRIPTION: CONSULTANT FOR CIRCLE OF LIFE CONSULTING, INC.
(11) AFFINITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. POSITION: Employee NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 08/25/2021 ADDRESS: 755 William, River Forest IL 60305 DESCRIPTION: OUTSIDE INSURANCE.
(12) ROSE LAKE ASSOCIATION POSITION: Treasurer. NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/07/2024 ADDRESS: , IL , DESCRIPTION: Prepare budget, attend meetings. Reconcile bank bookkeeping.
(13) BFG TAX SERVICE INC POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Tax Preparation/ INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/01/2025 ADDRESS: 3020 Woodcreek Drive, Suite C1, Downers Grove IL 60515 DESCRIPTION: Oversee operations of tax service. I employ qualified tax preparers.
(14) INDEPENDENT ADVISOR RESOURCES INC POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/01/2025 ADDRESS: 105 N Cody RD, Le Claire IA 52753 DESCRIPTION: Recruit develop and train agents to sell life insurance and fixed annuities.

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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.
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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(12/12/2025)
RR
California
(4/7/2010)
RR
Colorado
(1/2/2015)
RR
Florida
(4/7/2010)
RR
Illinois
(4/7/2010)
IAR
Illinois
(4/8/2010)
RR
Indiana
(4/13/2010)
RR
Maine
(6/5/2018)
RR
Maryland
(3/23/2016)
RR
Michigan
(6/28/2010)
RR
Missouri
(7/25/2016)
RR
New Jersey
(6/10/2014)
RR
New York
(3/26/2014)
RR
Ohio
(10/20/2014)
RR
South Dakota
(9/25/2025)
RR
Texas
(4/7/2010)
IAR
Texas
(4/10/2015)
RR
Washington
(11/15/2012)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/10/2011)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Dec 2000About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1991About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2001About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1988About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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