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Sarah Jill Kreisman

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
SAN DIEGO, CA
·CRD# 2671706·31 years experience

Professional Summary

Sarah Jill Kreisman, who also goes by Sarah J Kreisman, Sarah Kreisman, Sarah Jill Murphy, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in San Diego, California. Sarah is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Sarah has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Sarah J Kreisman, Sarah Kreisman, Sarah Jill Murphy

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Years of Experience

31 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7717
RIA
BD
12671 High Bluff Dr Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92130
April 2, 2018 - Present
E*TRADE CLEARING LLC·CRD# 25025
BD
Jersey City, NJ
April 26, 2012 - December 16, 2014
E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 29106
BD
Alpharetta, GA
July 23, 2007 - April 13, 2018
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 133763
BD
Scottsdale, AZ
October 31, 2005 - May 25, 2006
SPELMAN & CO., INC.·CRD# 10232
BD
Phoenix, AZ
December 5, 2001 - December 31, 2004
SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 10249
BD
Phoenix, AZ
November 29, 2001 - December 31, 2004
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 20068
BD
Phoenix, AZ
May 17, 2000 - October 31, 2005
PERSHING LLC·CRD# 7560
BD
Jersey City, NJ
November 3, 1995 - May 1, 2000

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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)

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

624

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A WRAP BROCHURE SEPTEMBER 2026 (9/29/2026)

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 Accounts

54,951

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$12,925,435,801

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

16

Arbitration

2

Bond

1

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Other business activities

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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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
California
(4/2/2018)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1998About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1995About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Mar 2001About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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