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Gregory R. Bersch

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Saint Louis, MO 63141
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CRD#: 1868566
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Professional summary


Gregory Robert Bersch is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Gregory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Gregory has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 2, 2026 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 11440 Olive Blvd #250, Saint Louis, MO 63141
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Saint Louis, MO
Current

April 2, 2026 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 11440 Olive Blvd #250, Saint Louis, MO 63141
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Saint Louis, MO
Past

October 6, 2009 - April 6, 2026

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
ST LOUIS, MO
Past

August 16, 2006 - October 27, 2016

PREMIER FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 132043
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 18, 2006 - April 6, 2026

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
ST LOUIS, MO
Past

October 7, 2004 - September 8, 2005

PREMIER FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 132043
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

May 19, 2004 - January 19, 2006

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

May 19, 2004 - January 19, 2006

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

November 24, 1999 - May 25, 2004

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10410
CREVE COEUR, MO
Past

June 9, 1998 - May 25, 2004

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past

June 12, 1996 - May 26, 1998

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16337
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

July 20, 1992 - June 6, 1996

BRUNO, STOLZE & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7091
Past

August 19, 1991 - July 27, 1992

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

January 18, 1989 - November 27, 1989

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

January 18, 1989 - January 9, 1990

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

October 19, 1988 - December 21, 1988

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Missouri
(4/2/2026)
IAR
Missouri
(4/2/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/12/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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
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
624

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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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 Accounts54,951
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 12,925,435,801

Disclosures


Regulatory Event15
Arbitration2
Bond1

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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717Saint Louis, MO 63141

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