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Kenneth W. Burkett

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Fresno, CA 93710
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CRD#: 2747448
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Professional summary


Kenneth Wayne Burkett, CFP®, who also goes by Kenneth W Burkett, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Fresno, California.

Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Kenneth has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kenneth W Burkett

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) BURKETT FARMS POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/24/2016 ADDRESS: 2185 N Sorona Lane, Fresno CA 93722, United States DESCRIPTION: Farming and Farm management (2) CAPITAL FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 06/24/2016 ADDRESS: 1318 East Shaw Avenue, Suite 200, Fresno CA 93710, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% OWNER OF DBA USED FOR MARKETING SECURITIES AND ADVISORY BUSINESS.

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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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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2004

Experience


Current

June 24, 2016 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1318 East Shaw Avenue Suite 200, Fresno, CA 93710
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Fresno, CA
Current

June 24, 2016 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1318 East Shaw Avenue Suite 200, Fresno, CA 93710
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Fresno, CA
Past

April 18, 2016 - June 27, 2016

CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8408
FRESNO, CA
Past

April 15, 2016 - June 27, 2016

CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8408
FRESNO, CA
Past

May 27, 2008 - March 30, 2016

CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8408
FRESNO, CA
Past

June 11, 2007 - March 30, 2016

CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8408
FRESNO, CA
Past

June 2, 2003 - June 11, 2007

CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8408
FRESNO, CA
Past

January 3, 2002 - June 2, 2003

ARM SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 932
MINOT, ND
Past

January 5, 2000 - October 5, 2001

HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19258
MADISON, WI
Past

April 9, 1997 - December 22, 1999

SCOTTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8206
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 9, 1996 - January 14, 1997

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

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
Arizona
(7/26/2019)
RR
California
(6/24/2016)
IAR
California
(6/27/2016)
RR
Colorado
(7/6/2022)
RR
Delaware
(7/16/2019)
RR
Florida
(6/8/2018)
RR
Hawaii
(9/19/2016)
RR
Idaho
(6/24/2016)
RR
Indiana
(1/13/2023)
RR
Iowa
(6/24/2016)
RR
Missouri
(6/10/2019)
RR
Nevada
(8/7/2017)
RR
New York
(5/14/2019)
RR
Oklahoma
(7/19/2016)
RR
Oregon
(6/24/2016)
RR
Tennessee
(12/6/2024)
IAR
Texas
(6/24/2016)
RR
Texas
(6/27/2016)
RR
Utah
(1/11/2021)
RR
Vermont
(6/11/2019)
RR
Virginia
(9/8/2023)
RR
Washington
(6/24/2016)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/1/2018)
RR
Wyoming
(12/10/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/21/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 7717Fresno, CA 93710

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