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Paul T. Ferguson

AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP
Edmonds, WA 98020
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CRD#: 2532837
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Professional summary


Paul Thomas Ferguson, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC located in Edmonds, Washington.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Paul has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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)LIFEWISE,PREMIERA,BLUE CROSS,GROUP HEALTH - HEALTH INSURANCE SALES/COMMISSION/1HR. MONTHLY (2)FERGUSON INS. - DENTAL (SMART SMILE)/INS. SALES/COMMISSION/1HR. QTR. (3) FERGUSON AND ASSOCIATES. 800 BELLEVUE WAY NE SUITE 400 BELLEVUE, WA 98004. OBA IS FOR MARKETING VIA LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. OWNER. 40 HRS/MONTH.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
ChFC®

Experience


Current

March 23, 2007 - Present

AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 144 Railroad Avenue, Suite 308, Edmonds, WA 98020
RIA
BD
CRD#: 135288
Edmonds, WA
Current

March 23, 2007 - Present

AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 144 Railroad Avenue, Suite 308, Edmonds, WA 98020
RIA
BD
CRD#: 135288
Edmonds, WA
Past

June 1, 2005 - March 27, 2007

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
BRIER, WA
Past

June 1, 2005 - March 27, 2007

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
BRIER, WA
Past

April 16, 2003 - June 1, 2005

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 4386
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

August 8, 2000 - June 1, 2005

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 21, 1994 - May 1, 1997

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 21, 1994 - August 30, 2000

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

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".
AI
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 135288 / SEC#: 801-69138, 8-66905

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/27/2008 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/4/2008 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/3/2008 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2008 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2008 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/9/2008 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/16/2008 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/8/2008 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/9/2008 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver 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
Arizona
(10/3/2014)
RR
California
(10/21/2009)
RR
Florida
(3/23/2007)
RR
Georgia
(1/6/2022)
RR
Idaho
(7/24/2020)
RR
Indiana
(11/24/2021)
RR
Montana
(5/5/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(3/23/2007)
RR
Oregon
(3/23/2007)
RR
Texas
(7/24/2025)
RR
Washington
(3/23/2007)
IAR
Washington
(3/23/2007)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/12/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AI
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 135288 / SEC#: 801-69138, 8-66905

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/27/2008 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/4/2008 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/3/2008 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2008 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2008 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/9/2008 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/16/2008 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/8/2008 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/9/2008 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
664 S Rivershore Lane Suite 150, Eagle, ID 83616
Mailing Address
Po Box 579, Eagle, ID 83616
Phone number
(208) 489-3131
Established
Idaho since 12/30/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
34

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (50 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

ADV2A - AMENDED 11/6/2025 (11/6/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CARLSON, RYAN SHANEMEMBER, CEO4209072
FAXON, REYHEENA MARIAPRINCIPAL, FINOP4219599
KERBEIN, SHEILA APRINCIPAL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5571772
THOMAS, JOSEPH ALLISON JRMUNICIPAL PRICIPAL,REGISTERED OPTIONS AND SECURITIES FUTURES PRINCIPAL ,MEMBER1484206

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,987
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 604,888,609

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 135288Edmonds, WA 98020

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