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Scott Allen Heising

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
SAN DIEGO, CA
·CRD# 2192259·30 years experience

Professional Summary

Scott Allen Heising is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in San Diego, California. Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Scott has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 27 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Years of Experience

30 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7717
RIA
BD
12671 High Bluff Dr Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92130
October 21, 2005 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7717
RIA
BD
12671 High Bluff Dr Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92130
March 20, 2003 - Present
ADVISORS EDGE SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 133840
BD
Tarzana, CA
June 20, 2005 - February 21, 2006
AFA FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 127648
BD
Calabasas, CA
August 29, 2003 - June 8, 2004
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 125953
RIA
San Diego, CA
June 16, 2003 - October 21, 2005
WESTERN GROWERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 115115
BD
Irvine, CA
February 11, 2002 - July 29, 2002
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 20068
BD
Phoenix, AZ
December 21, 2001 - January 17, 2003
MOSS ADAMS SECURITIES & INSURANCE LLC·CRD# 114950
BD
Seattle, WA
December 21, 2001 - February 14, 2003
CENTURY INVESTMENT GROUP INCORPORATED·CRD# 36254
BD
San Diego, CA
August 3, 1999 - November 3, 2000
KINSELL, NEWCOMB & DE DIOS, INC·CRD# 16427
BD
Carlsbad, CA
July 7, 1997 - August 23, 1999
SPELMAN & CO., INC.·CRD# 10232
BD
Phoenix, AZ
April 10, 1997 - January 17, 2003
SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 10249
BD
Phoenix, AZ
January 31, 1996 - January 17, 2003

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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
KEEFE, KEVIN MICHAELPRESIDENT, COO1869560
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

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(1) PRESIDENT OF "INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC."; RELATED TO INSURANCE HOLDING CO; SINCE 2003; APPROX 20% TIME SPENT; CONDUCTED AT OFFICE ADDRESS OF RECORD.

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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.
IAR
California
(10/21/2005)

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.

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 Jun 2003About the Series 65 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 2008About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jul 2022About the Series 24 exam

Series 27 — Financial and Operations Principal Examination

Passed Jan 1996About the Series 27 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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