Maryjo Morello

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP

WILLOUGHBY HILLS, OH 44094

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CRD#: 2081402

Professional summary

Maryjo Morello, who also goes by Mary Jo Morello, Mj Morello, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Willoughby Hills, Ohio.

Maryjo is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Maryjo has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Mary Jo Morello | Mj Morello

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 27, 2026 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 2778 Som Center Road, Suite 201, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094

RIA

CRD#: 7717

WILLOUGHBY HILLS, OH

Current

March 27, 2026 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 2778 Som Center Road, Suite 201, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094

RIA

CRD#: 7717

WILLOUGHBY HILLS, OH

Past

April 26, 2019 - April 8, 2026

STRATOS WEALTH PARTNERS, LTD

RIA

CRD#: 153184

Westlake, OH

Past

April 26, 2019 - April 10, 2026

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

WESTLAKE, OH

Past

December 10, 2015 - April 29, 2019

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 7717

Shaker Heights, OH

Past

November 27, 2015 - April 29, 2019

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717

Shaker Heights, OH

Past

January 26, 2015 - December 10, 2015

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 14251

HIGHLAND HILLS, OH

Past

January 23, 2015 - December 10, 2015

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

HIGHLAND HILLS, OH

Past

November 4, 2009 - January 29, 2015

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC

RIA

CRD#: 112697

HOLBROOK, NY

Past

January 9, 2009 - January 23, 2015

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 18487

LYNDHURST, OH

Past

July 18, 2007 - January 12, 2009

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 10299

LYNDHURST, OH

Past

February 4, 2004 - July 18, 2007

LEGACY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 38697

LYNDHURST, OH

Past

September 19, 2002 - January 29, 2004

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 43100

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

March 15, 1999 - September 18, 2002

CHARTER ONE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 13373

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

January 12, 1998 - March 15, 1999

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1703

DES MOINES, IA

Past

September 18, 1995 - January 1, 1998

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

CRD#: 7556

PURCHASE, NY

Past

November 15, 1993 - September 19, 1995

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 566

CLEVELAND, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717 / SEC#: 801-62667, 8-22870

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/30/2004 Approved)

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.

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

Arizona
(3/27/2026)

California
(3/27/2026)

Illinois
(3/27/2026)

Ohio
(3/27/2026)

IAR

Ohio
(3/27/2026)

Oregon
(4/17/2026)

Pennsylvania
(3/27/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 10/5/2009

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/29/1994

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 10/23/1995

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/21/1993

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717 / SEC#: 801-62667, 8-22870

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/30/2004 Approved)

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)

FINRA licenses (53 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 MARCH 16, 2026 (3/17/2026)

FORM ADV PART 2A MARCH 16, 2026 (3/17/2026)

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	54,951
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 12,925,435,801

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	15
Arbitration	2
Bond	1

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Maryjo Morello

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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Certified licenses

Experience

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

STRATOS WEALTH PARTNERS, LTD

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

LEGACY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

CHARTER ONE SECURITIES, INC.

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 10/5/2009

Series 63

Date: 3/29/1994

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 31

Date: 10/23/1995

Series 7

Date: 10/21/1993

FINRA

Current Firm

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

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