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Donovan T. Kelly
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Billings, MT 59102
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CRD#: 2622366
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Professional summary
Donovan Thomas Kelly is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Billings, Montana.
Donovan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Donovan has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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(1) NOTARY POSITION: notary NATURE: Notary INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 05/01/1996 Address: DESCRIPTION: MT NOTARY PUBLIC PROVIDING NOTARY SERVICES. (2) KELLY ACCOUNTING POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Tax Preparation/Accounting/Bookkeeping/CPA INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 01/01/2018 ADDRESS: 3115 1st Avenue N, Billings MT 59102, United States DESCRIPTION: (5) 100% OWNER OF KELLY ACCOUNTING SINCE 01/01/2018. NON-INVESTMENT RELATED. 40% OF TIME SPENT. ACTIVITY CONDUCTED AT BUSINESS ADDRESS OF RECORD. (3) INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/1800 ADDRESS: 3115 1st Avenue N, Billings MT 59102, United States DESCRIPTION: MT INSURANCE AGENT OFFERING SALES OF VARIOUS TYPES OF INSURANCE. (4) DTK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 120 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 100 START DATE: 05/01/1996 Address: DESCRIPTION: 100% OWNER/INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE DBA DTK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. FOR MARKETING PURPOSES.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 13, 2012 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 3115 1st Avenue N, Billings, MT 59102RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Billings, MT
Current
January 9, 2012 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 3115 1st Avenue N, Billings, MT 59102RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Billings, MT
Past
August 17, 2009 - January 10, 2012
PACIFIC WEST FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS INC
RIA
CRD#: 108728
RENTON, WA
Past
August 14, 2009 - January 10, 2012
PACIFIC WEST SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6390
BILLINGS, MT
Past
January 2, 2009 - August 14, 2009
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
RIA
CRD#: 149018
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL
Past
August 11, 1999 - January 2, 2009
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 6694
BILLINGS, MT
Past
July 2, 1999 - August 14, 2009
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6694
BILLINGS, MT
Past
August 19, 1996 - July 1, 1999
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
June 29, 1995 - April 26, 1996
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Arizona(11/20/2020)
RR
Colorado(7/14/2020)
RR
Florida(1/9/2012)
RR
Georgia(9/3/2024)
RR
Idaho(1/9/2012)
RR
Minnesota(1/17/2017)
RR
Montana(1/13/2012)
IAR
Montana(1/13/2012)
RR
Nevada(1/27/2021)
RR
New Mexico(1/9/2012)
RR
South Dakota(1/9/2012)
RR
Tennessee(6/13/2025)
RR
Texas(10/21/2020)
IAR
Texas(1/10/2025)
RR
Utah(1/9/2012)
RR
Virginia(4/29/2019)
RR
Washington(1/10/2012)
RR
Wyoming(1/9/2012)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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 |
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Company Information
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
CRD#: 7717Billings, MT 59102TRUST BUT VERIFY
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