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Suzette Lawrence

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Pasadena, CA 91101
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CRD#: 2651541
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Professional summary


Suzette Lawrence, who also goes by Suzy Lawrence, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Pasadena, California.

Suzette is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Suzette has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Suzy Lawrence

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) GIRL SCOUT LEADER FOR TROOP 4751 (GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES); NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; SCOUT LEADER; STARTING 9/1/2010; 6 HR/MONTH; NO TIME DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DUTIES INCLUDE WRITING CHECKS FOR THE TROOP. 2) HELPING US HELP OURSELVES FOUNDATION; INVESTMENT-RELATED; LOS ANGELES, CA; NON-PROFIT; FINANCIAL ADVISOR; STARTING 01/23/2003; APPROX 30 HRS/YR DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; MANAGE ASSETS. 3) BALDEN/SCANLIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INC.; INVESTMENT-RELATED; LOS ANGELES, CA; FOUNDATION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS; SECRETARY; STARTING 12/23/2002; 40 HRS ANNUALLY AND DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; MANAGE THE FOUNDATION AND ISSUE SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFYING APPLICANTS. 4) SCHABER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION; INVESTMENT-RELATED; LOS VEGAS, NV; FOUNDATION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS; FINANCIAL ADVISOR/DIRECTOR; STARTING 9/9/2012; 60 HRS ANNUALLY AND DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; INVEST ASSETS; REVIEW AND DISPURSE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO APPLICANTS. 6) TRUSTEE; SCHABER DESCENDANTS TRUST FBO KERRYN YARAK; START 8/5/16; I MANAGE THE TRUST. 7) TRUSTEE; SCHABER DESCENDANTS TR FBO RORY YARAK, RANDY YARAK AND ROBERT YARAK; START 8/5/16; TO PROVIDE INCOME TO THE BENEFICIARY. 8) TRUSTEE; SCHABER EXEMPT DEC. TR FBO ROB YARAK; START 2/16/17; I MANAGE THE TRUST. 9) TRUSTEE; SCHABER EXEMPT DESC. TR FBO KERRYN YARAK; START 2/16/17; I MANAGE THE TRUST. 10) TRUSTEE; SCHABER EXEMPT DESC. TR FBO RANDY YARAK; START 2/16/17; I MANAGE THE TRUST. 11) TRUSTEE; SCHABER EXEMPT DESC. TR FBO RORY YARAK; START 2/16/17; I MANAGE THE TRUST. 12) TRUSTEE; LINDOW LIVING TRUST; START 8/3/22; I MANAGE THE TRUST. 13) TRUSTEE; RYS DESCENDANTS TRUST; #2 FBO CHRIS; DATED 9/8/06; START 2/1/23. 14) EMILY VON COELIN GST TRUST; DATED 2/9/99; START 2/1/23. 15) RORY S. YARAK; IRREV TR.; DATED 2/9/99; START 2/1/23. 16) KERRYN YARRAK; IRREV TR UA; DATED 2/9/99; START 2/1/23. (17) BALDEN SCANLIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INC. POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 12/01/2002 ADDRESS: 155 North Lake Avenue #866, Pasadena CA 91101, United States DESCRIPTION: Manage foundation and issue scholarships to qualifying applicants. (18) MCCLENATHAN-VON COELLN-YARAK GRANDCHILDREN'S IRREV TR POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Acting as a POA, Trustee, Executor (This activity is strictly limited and will only be approved for direct family members. If you have questions, please call a Compliance Officer). INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 06/27/2007 ADDRESS: 155 North Lake Avenue #866, Pasadena CA 91101, United States DESCRIPTION: There are five trustors of the trust. There are four insurance policies that pay into this trust when the trustor passes. Manage the assets in the trust until the last to die. Then the assets are distributed to the 18 collective grandchildren.

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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®
None

Experience


Current

March 15, 2024 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 155 North Lake Avenue #866, Pasadena, CA 91101
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Pasadena, CA
Current

March 15, 2024 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 155 North Lake Avenue #866, Pasadena, CA 91101
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Pasadena, CA
Past

November 25, 2013 - March 8, 2024

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 199
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

November 25, 2013 - March 8, 2024

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 199
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

November 4, 2013 - November 25, 2013

CROWELL WEEDON & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 168622
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

November 4, 2013 - November 25, 2013

CROWELL WEEDON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 168622
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

December 31, 1997 - November 4, 2013

CROWELL, WEEDON & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 193
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

May 24, 1996 - November 4, 2013

CROWELL, WEEDON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 193
LOS ANGELES, CA

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
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
Alabama
(3/22/2024)
RR
Arizona
(3/15/2024)
RR
California
(3/15/2024)
IAR
California
(3/18/2024)
RR
Colorado
(5/9/2024)
RR
Florida
(3/15/2024)
RR
Georgia
(3/15/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(5/15/2024)
RR
Idaho
(3/15/2024)
RR
Illinois
(3/15/2024)
RR
Kansas
(3/15/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(3/15/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/17/2024)
RR
Michigan
(3/15/2024)
RR
Montana
(4/1/2024)
RR
Nevada
(3/15/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(3/15/2024)
RR
New York
(3/15/2024)
RR
Oregon
(5/6/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(3/15/2024)
RR
Texas
(3/15/2024)
IAR
Texas
(3/15/2024)
RR
Washington
(3/15/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(3/15/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(3/15/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/1/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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#: 7717Pasadena, CA 91101

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