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Tatyana M. Bunich

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Columbia, MD 21045
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CRD#: 2288860
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Professional summary


Tatyana Moyseevna Bunich, who also goes by Tanya Bunich, Tanya Spern, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Columbia, Maryland.

Tatyana is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Tatyana has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Tanya Bunich | Tanya Spern

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) INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 01/01/1995 ADDRESS: 8850 Columbia 100 Parkway, Suite 403, Columbia MD 21045, United States DESCRIPTION: various types of fixed insurance (2) FINANCIAL 1 WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 05/03/2016 ADDRESS: 8850 Columbia 100 Parkway, Suite 403, Columbia MD 21045, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% OWNER OF DBA OFFERING SECURITIES, ADVISORY AND INSURANCE SERVICES (3) FINANCIAL 1 TAX INC. POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Tax Preparation/Accounting/Bookkeeping/CPA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 01/01/2006 ADDRESS: 8850 Columbia 100 Parkway, Suite 403, Columbia MD 21045, United States DESCRIPTION: OFFERING TAX PREP SERVICES (4) RENTAL PROPERTY POSITION: owner NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 15 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 15 START DATE: 01/01/2006 ADDRESS: 3840 N 42ND TERRACE, 33021 FL 33021, United States DESCRIPTION: OWNER / MANAGER OF REAL ESTATE since 2006 FINANCIAL 1 PUBLISHING POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/01/2024 ADDRESS: 9173 Abbott Avneue, Surfside FL 33154, United States DESCRIPTION: I wrote a book which was approved by IFG and to print I had to choose a publishing name, its Financial 1 Publishing. Its not an entity or anything just used in the book for publishing FINANCIAL 1 WEALTH POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 05/03/2016 ADDRESS: 9173 Abbott Avneue, Surfside FL 33154, United States DESCRIPTION: (1) 100% OWNER OF DBA FINANCIAL 1 WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP ALSO FINANCIAL 1 WEALTH OFFERING SECURITIES, ADVISORY AND INSURANCE SERVICES SINCE 2017. INVESTMENT RELATED. 60% TIME SPENT. BUSINESS CONDUCTED AT ADDRESS OF RECORD.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 18, 2017 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 8850 Columbia 100 Parkway Suite 403, Columbia, MD 21045Office #2: 19495 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 410, Aventura, FL 33180
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Columbia, MD
Current

April 18, 2017 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 8850 Columbia 100 Parkway Suite 403, Columbia, MD 21045Office #2: 19495 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 410, Aventura, FL 33180
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Columbia, MD
Past

October 30, 2015 - May 5, 2017

CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134922
Columbia, MD
Past

July 5, 2013 - May 5, 2017

CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 159712
Columbia, MD
Past

February 3, 2012 - July 26, 2013

ALLIED BEACON PARTNERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46227
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

January 15, 2010 - July 1, 2011

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1763
BALTMORE, MD
Past

August 22, 2006 - September 10, 2009

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

February 17, 2006 - August 17, 2006

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
OWINGS MILLS, MD
Past

March 10, 2003 - February 8, 2006

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

January 6, 2003 - March 11, 2003

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

April 1, 1997 - December 31, 2002

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 26, 1996 - March 17, 1997

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

May 16, 1995 - January 4, 1996

FISERV INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34637
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 1, 1995 - May 2, 1995

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17358
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

March 30, 1994 - May 1, 1995

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past

July 28, 1993 - April 8, 1994

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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
California
(10/27/2023)
RR
Colorado
(4/18/2017)
RR
Delaware
(5/15/2017)
RR
Florida
(4/18/2017)
IAR
Florida
(12/14/2022)
RR
Georgia
(9/17/2025)
RR
Maryland
(4/18/2017)
IAR
Maryland
(4/18/2017)
RR
Missouri
(10/6/2025)
RR
New York
(4/18/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(10/27/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(9/16/2025)
RR
Texas
(1/29/2025)
IAR
Texas
(3/6/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/28/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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
622

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2B WRAP BROCHURE (9/4/2025)

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 Accounts44,046
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 11,322,059,063

Disclosures


Regulatory Event15
Arbitration2
Bond1

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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717Columbia, MD 21045

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