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Andrew J. Fairchild
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
PARKLAND, FL
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CRD#: 1959274
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Professional summary
Andrew Joseph Fairchild is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Parkland, Florida.
Andrew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Andrew has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
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.
1)DBA - Fairchild Financial Retirement Solutions, Inc. (Fairchild F.R.S. Inc.), Investment Related, Conducted from 11847 NW 69th Place, Parkland, FL 33076. The nature of the Outside Business Activity (OBA) is DBA/Fixed Insurance, my position in the organization is President. 09/2015 was the start of the relationship with the other business and 165 hours are devoted to the other business per week and 8 hours are devoted to the other business during securities trading hours per month. 2) Insurance: Life Agent/Variable Annuity INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 07/01/2017 ADDRESS: 11847 Nw 69th Place, Parkland FL 33076, United States DESCRIPTION: Insurance FAIRCHILD FINANCIAL RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS INC POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 50 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 07/01/2017 ADDRESS: 11847 Nw 69th Place, Parkland FL 33076, United States DESCRIPTION: Registered Rep / Financial Advisor
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 16, 2025 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
PARKLAND, FL
Current
April 15, 2025 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
PARKLAND, FL
Past
January 9, 2020 - April 15, 2025
NFSG CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 130814
PARKLAND, FL
Past
October 16, 2019 - April 15, 2025
NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 104065
BOCA RATON, FL
Past
December 7, 2018 - October 14, 2019
KOVACK SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 44848
Parkland, FL
Past
July 25, 2018 - December 12, 2018
INVESTACORP ADVISORY SERVICES INC
RIA
CRD#: 109011
Parkland, FL
Past
August 15, 2014 - December 10, 2018
INVESTACORP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7684
PARKLAND, FL
Past
January 7, 2003 - August 18, 2014
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30613
PARKLAND, FL
Past
November 22, 1996 - December 31, 2002
PMG SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 27107
ELGIN, IL
Past
May 24, 1996 - November 22, 1996
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK
BD
CRD#: 8032
WALTHAM, MA
Past
August 1, 1990 - May 24, 1996
PRIME CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18334
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
Past
July 14, 1989 - August 9, 1989
FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 305
EDISON, NJ
Past
July 14, 1989 - August 1, 1990
REICH & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 19611
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Florida(4/16/2025)
IAR
Florida(4/16/2025)
RR
New York(4/15/2025)
RR
Tennessee(4/16/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | OWNER | |
| DAVIS, SCOTT EARLE | CFO & FINOP | 7160800 |
| DENNEN, BRIAN | CCO BROKERAGE & ADVISORY | 3239786 |
| FISCHER, DAVID ALLEN | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 1634222 |
| HEISING, SCOTT ALLEN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ MANAGING DIRECTOR | 2192259 |
| KEEFE, KEVIN MICHAEL | PRESIDENT, COO | 1869560 |
| KREISMAN, SARAH JILL | SVP & GENERAL COUNSEL | 2671706 |
| PEARSON, TROY DALE | ROSFP | 2413897 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 44,046 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 11,322,059,063 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 15 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
| Bond | 1 |
Red Flags
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