Joseph J. Leblanc
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
San Diego, CA 92130
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CRD#: 2569112
Professional summary
Joseph John Leblanc, CFP®, who also goes by Joe Leblanc, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in San Diego, California and PREMIER WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in San Diego, California.
Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Joseph has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Joe Leblanc
Other business activities
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(1) INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/04/2004 ADDRESS: 12531 High Bluff Drive #110, San Diego CA 92130, United States DESCRIPTION: CA INSURANCE AGENT OFFERING VARIOUS TYPES OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS. (2) PREMIER WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Outside Registered Investment Advisor/Outside IAR INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 01/02/2019 ADDRESS: 12531 High Bluff Drive #110, San Diego CA 92130, United States DESCRIPTION: 15% OWNER OF PREMIER WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC, A REGISTERED RIA AND DBA USED FOR MARKETING SECURITIES AND ADVISORY SERVICES (3) TAX PREP POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Tax Preparation/Accounting/Bookkeeping/CPA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 05/04/2004 ADDRESS: 12531 High Bluff Drive #110, San Diego CA 92130, United States DESCRIPTION: Prepare tax returns (4) BERRY LEBLANC, INC POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Business Entity for Tax/Investment Purposes INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/04/2004 ADDRESS: Escondido CA 92027, United States DESCRIPTION: Tax Entity for Tax Purposes. (5) FARM (SCHEDULE F) POSITION: Co-owner with spouse. NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/05/2018 ADDRESS: Escondido CA 92027, United States DESCRIPTION: Land owner. (6) BLUE SKY AERO CLUB POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2009 ADDRESS: Escondido CA 92027, United States DESCRIPTION: Treasurer.
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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®
CFP®
Start date: 2000
Experience
Current
December 7, 2005 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 12531 High Bluff Drive #110, San Diego, CA 92130RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Diego, CA
Current
January 10, 2019 - Present
PREMIER WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 12531 High Bluff Drive Suite 110, San Diego, CA 92130RIA
CRD#: 285510
San Diego, CA
Current
May 3, 2004 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 12531 High Bluff Drive #110, San Diego, CA 92130RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Diego, CA
Past
May 12, 2005 - April 8, 2010
FINANCIAL DESIGNS LTD.
RIA
CRD#: 135426
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
April 12, 2004 - May 7, 2004
FIRST COMMAND BANK
RIA
CRD#: 128851
FORT WORTH, TX
Past
June 19, 2000 - April 12, 2004
FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 3641
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
January 13, 1995 - May 3, 2004
FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3641
FORT WORTH, TX
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
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
Alaska(2/16/2021)
RR
Arizona(2/15/2022)
RR
California(5/3/2004)
IAR
California(12/7/2005)
RR
Colorado(2/16/2021)
RR
Connecticut(1/4/2005)
RR
Florida(9/2/2005)
RR
Indiana(6/17/2021)
RR
Massachusetts(5/3/2004)
RR
Minnesota(5/17/2022)
RR
North Carolina(2/15/2021)
RR
South Carolina(4/25/2011)
RR
Utah(2/3/2022)
RR
Virginia(4/10/2018)
RR
Washington(1/4/2005)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
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 |
| KEEFE, KEVIN MICHAEL | PRESIDENT, COO | 1869560 |
| KREISMAN, SARAH JILL | SVP & GENERAL COUNSEL | 2671706 |
| PEARSON, TROY DALE | ROSFP | 2413897 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 44,046 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 11,322,059,063 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 15 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
| Bond | 1 |
Red Flags
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