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James Audy Braziel

James Audy Braziel

CFP®
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
ROSEVILLE, CA
·CRD# 2321699·33 years experience

Professional Summary

James Audy Braziel, CFP®, who also goes by Jim Audy Braziel, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Roseville, California and BRAZIEL & ASSOCIATES, LLC located in Roseville, California. James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series...

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Jim Audy Braziel

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1996

Years of Experience

33 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7717
RIA
BD
1. 300 Harding Blvd Suite #102, Roseville, CA 956782. 1074 East Avenue Suite L, Chico, CA 95926
July 15, 2022 - Present
BRAZIEL & ASSOCIATES, LLC·CRD# 300233
RIA
300 Harding Boulevard Suite 102, Roseville, CA 95678
December 2, 2022 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7717
RIA
BD
1. 300 Harding Blvd Suite #102, Roseville, CA 956782. 1074 East Avenue Suite L, Chico, CA 95926
July 15, 2022 - Present
BRAZIEL & ASSOCIATES, LLC·CRD# 300233
RIA
Roseville, CA
March 7, 2019 - October 5, 2022
BRAZIEL & ASSOCIATES, LLC·CRD# 112059
RIA
Roseville, CA
June 17, 2009 - April 18, 2019
NPB FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 137743
RIA
Chico, CA
April 24, 2006 - July 15, 2022
NPB FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 137743
BD
Chico, CA
April 24, 2006 - July 15, 2022
BRAZIEL & ASSOCIATES, LLC·CRD# 112059
RIA
Chico, CA
June 19, 2003 - December 27, 2007
THE PLANNERS NETWORK, INC.·CRD# 108355
RIA
Chico, CA
January 3, 2002 - November 22, 2010
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION·CRD# 29604
BD
Los Angeles, CA
August 13, 1999 - April 24, 2006
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 10410
BD
Hartford, CT
November 24, 1998 - August 25, 1999
ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.·CRD# 12969
BD
Boston, MA
March 5, 1993 - November 20, 1998

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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
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) OUTSIDE INSURANCE POSITION: Owner - Sole Proprietor NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 03/27/1991 ADDRESS: 300 Harding Avenue, Suite #102, Roseville CA 95678, United States DESCRIPTION: OUTSIDE INSURANCE.
(2) BRAZIEL & ASSOCIATES, LLC POSITION: Managing Member NATURE: Outside Registered Investment Advisor/Outside IAR INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 07/01/2015 ADDRESS: 300 Harding Blvd, Suite #102, Roseville CA 95678, United States DESCRIPTION: I am the sole Managing Member with ultimate responsibility for decisions. The firm provides financial planning including advanced estate planning. No specific securities are recommended.
(3) JAMES A. BRAZIEL POSITION: Owner - Sole Proprietor NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 03/27/1991 ADDRESS: 300 Harding Blvd, Suite #102, Roseville CA 95678, United States DESCRIPTION: Life Insurance, Long Term Care, Fixed Annuities

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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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(7/15/2022)
RR
Arizona
(7/15/2022)
RR
California
(7/15/2022)
IAR
California
(7/15/2022)
RR
Florida
(5/15/2023)
RR
Idaho
(9/1/2026)
RR
Maryland
(7/15/2022)
RR
Nevada
(7/15/2022)
RR
New York
(7/15/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(7/15/2022)
RR
Oklahoma
(7/15/2022)
RR
Oregon
(7/15/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(7/15/2022)
RR
Texas
(7/15/2022)
IAR
Texas
(2/3/2023)
RR
Washington
(7/15/2022)

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.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

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 Mar 2016About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Apr 1993About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1993About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Mar 2000About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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