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Jose A. Hizon

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CRD#: 2343750
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Jose Alberto Hizon, who also goes by Joe Hizon, Joe ^ Hizon ^, Joey ^ Hizon ^, Joey Hizon, Jose A Hizon, Jose Hizon, was a registered financial professional .

Jose is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Jose had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Joe Hizon | Joe ^ Hizon ^ | Joey ^ Hizon ^ | Joey Hizon | Jose A Hizon | Jose Hizon

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

August 28, 2012 - December 16, 2016

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7717
NEWHALL, CA
Past

August 28, 2012 - December 16, 2016

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
NEWHALL, CA
Past

September 15, 2009 - November 3, 2010

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
SHERMAN OAKS, CA
Past

August 28, 2009 - November 3, 2010

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
SHERMAN OAKS, CA
Past

November 11, 2008 - March 12, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PASADENA, CA
Past

November 11, 2008 - March 12, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
PASADENA, CA
Past

May 30, 2008 - November 17, 2008

NEWPORT COAST SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16944
BURBANK, CA
Past

May 29, 2008 - November 17, 2008

NEWPORT COAST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16944
BURBANK, CA
Past

January 14, 2008 - June 11, 2008

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115927
BURBANK, CA
Past

July 10, 2007 - June 11, 2008

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BURBANK, CA
Past

January 17, 2007 - July 12, 2007

BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14667
LANCASTER, CA
Past

August 28, 2003 - March 14, 2005

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

May 29, 1998 - August 14, 2001

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30833
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

November 15, 1995 - May 28, 1997

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

April 20, 1994 - September 6, 1995

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

August 13, 1993 - December 31, 1993

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/28/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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

Red Flags


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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717

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