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Lawrence M. Jones

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CRD#: 261470
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Professional summary


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Lawrence Massey Jones was a registered financial professional .

Lawrence is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1973. Lawrence had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 15, PC, Series 1, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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) HOWARD AND GEORGEANNA FOUNDATION POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/15/2010 ADDRESS: 600 S. Cherry Street #226, Denver CO 80246, United States DESCRIPTION: BOARD MEMBER FOR HOWARD & GEORGEANNA FOUNDATION (2) CHERRY CREEK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 520 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 520 START DATE: 01/15/2017 ADDRESS: 600 S. Cherry Street #226, Denver CO 80246, United States DESCRIPTION: 50% OWNER OF DBA USED FOR MARKETING PURPOSES (3) CROSBY INVESTMENT GROUP POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 120 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 07/30/2021 ADDRESS: 600 S. Cherry Street #226, Denver CO 80246, United States DESCRIPTION: Registered Representative at DBA used for marketing purposes

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

June 12, 2017 - December 31, 2024

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7717
Denver, CO
Past

June 12, 2017 - December 31, 2024

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
Denver, CO
Past

January 2, 2009 - June 21, 2017

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
DENVER, CO
Past

March 16, 2006 - January 2, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
DENVER, CO
Past

January 4, 1999 - June 21, 2017

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
DENVER, CO
Past

January 1, 1999 - June 23, 2014

TNA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 107139
DENVER, CO
Past

October 6, 1995 - January 4, 1999

ROBERT THOMAS SECURITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 10147
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

September 16, 1977 - October 17, 1995

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 27, 1976 - September 16, 1977

BACHE HALSEY STUART INC.

BD
CRD#: 7238
Past

February 27, 1976 - August 27, 1976

BACHE & CO INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7058
Past

July 20, 1973 - February 27, 1976

BACHE & CO., INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 66

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/13/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 3/8/1983
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 6/13/1977
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 7/17/1973
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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

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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717

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