Brian James Zimmerman
Professional Summary
Brian James Zimmerman is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in San Diego, California. Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Brian has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
At a Glance
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
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Years of Experience
32 years in the financial services industry
Current & Past Employments
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Current Firm
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.
Contact Information
Main Address
12671 High Bluff Drive Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92130Mailing Address
12671 High Bluff Drive Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92130Phone Number
(858) 436-3180Established
Delaware since 07/09/2001Firm Type
Limited Liability CompanyFiscal Year End
DecemberFirm Size
Large# of Employees
624SEC 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
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 |
| KREISMAN, SARAH JILL | SVP & GENERAL COUNSEL | 2671706 |
| PEARSON, TROY DALE | ROSFP | 2413897 |
Regulatory Assets Under Management
Total Number of Accounts
54,951AUM (Assets Under Management)
$12,925,435,801Disclosures
Regulatory Event
16Arbitration
2Bond
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Other business activities
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Primary Firm SEC Registration
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.
State Registrations and Notice Filings
(6/23/2021)
(9/2/2021)
(4/10/2012)
(4/10/2012)
(5/26/2026)
(9/17/2012)
(1/22/2025)
(4/10/2012)
(4/10/2012)
(2/28/2014)
(12/8/2016)
(4/10/2012)
(4/10/2012)
(6/24/2026)
(5/23/2018)
(11/14/2025)
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Exams
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SRO Registrations
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