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Lawrence J. Kelly

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Doylestown, PA 18901
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CRD#: 267125
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Professional summary


Lawrence Joseph Kelly, who also goes by Larry Kelly, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Lawrence is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1971. Lawrence has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 7TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Larry Kelly

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) KELLY FINANCIAL SERVICES POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 05/01/1972 ADDRESS: 350 South Main Street, Suite 110, Doylestown PA 18901, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA NAME FOR MARKETING PURPOSES. (2) INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 07/01/1971 ADDRESS: 350 South Main Street, Suite 110, Doylestown PA 18901, United States DESCRIPTION: SELL AND SERVICE LIFE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE TO MY CLIENTS. (3) KELLY SANDCASTLES LLC POSITION: OWNER/ MANAGING MEMBER NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/07/2016 ADDRESS: PO Box 743, Gwynedd Valley PA 19437, United States DESCRIPTION: RENTAL PROPERTY. (4) LARAMI, LP POSITION: PARTNER NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/2005 ADDRESS: 350 South Main Street, Suite 110, Doylestown PA 18901, United States DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY MANAGER.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 21, 2023 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 350 South Main Street Suite 110, Doylestown, PA 18901
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Doylestown, PA
Current

March 20, 2023 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 350 South Main Street Suite 110, Doylestown, PA 18901
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Doylestown, PA
Past

March 9, 2015 - January 3, 2023

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Past

March 6, 2015 - January 3, 2023

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Past

May 16, 2014 - July 15, 2014

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Past

May 16, 2014 - July 15, 2014

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Past

January 3, 2012 - December 31, 2013

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10641
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Past

January 3, 2012 - December 31, 2013

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Past

November 15, 2011 - December 31, 2011

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4031
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Past

November 15, 2011 - December 31, 2011

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Past

November 9, 2006 - November 9, 2011

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4031
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Past

January 4, 2001 - November 9, 2011

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Past

February 15, 1990 - December 31, 2000

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
Past

September 13, 1971 - December 31, 1989

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 13, 1971 - February 5, 1990

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
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".
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
Florida
(3/21/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(3/29/2023)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(3/21/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/27/2023)

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 9/7/1971
Registered Representative Examination
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

Red Flags


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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717Doylestown, PA 18901

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