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Gregory C. O'donnell

O'DONNELL FINANCIAL SERVICES
San Rafael, CA 94901
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CRD#: 2802185
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Professional summary


Gregory Charles O'donnell, who also goes by Gregory Charles Odonnell, is a registered financial advisor currently at O'DONNELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in San Rafael, California and INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in San Rafael, California.

Gregory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Gregory has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Gregory Charles Odonnell

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) THE GREG ODONNELL FINANCIAL HOUR POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Public Speaking INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/2005 ADDRESS: 750 Battery, san francisco CA 94105, United States DESCRIPTION: HOST OF THE GREG O'DONNELL FINANCIAL HOUR DISCUSSING FINANCIAL TOPICS (2) O'DONNELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Outside Registered Investment Advisor/Outside IAR INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 01/01/2015 ADDRESS: 1101 Fifth Avenue, Suite 150, San Rafael CA 94901, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% OWNER OF O'DONNELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC DBA O'DONNELL FINANCIAL GROUP, AN SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR (3) LANDLORD POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 08/01/2015 ADDRESS: 1101 Fifth Avenue, Suite 150, San Rafael CA 94901, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% OWNER/LANDLOARD OF RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE. (4) INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 06/01/1988 ADDRESS: 1101 Fifth Avenue, Suite 150, San Rafael CA 94901, United States DESCRIPTION: CA INSURANCE AGENT OFFERING VARIOUS TYPES OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS (5) REAL ESTATE BROKER POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 01/01/1987 ADDRESS: 1101 Fifth Avenue, Suite 150, San Rafael CA 94901, United States DESCRIPTION: CA REAL ESTATE BROKER (6) MORTGAGE BROKER POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Mortgage Lending Services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 06/01/2015 ADDRESS: 1101 Fifth Avenue, Suite 150, San Rafael CA 94901, United States DESCRIPTION: CA MORTGAGE BROKER

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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 19, 2015 - Present

O'DONNELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1101 Fifth Ave. Suite 150, San Rafael, CA 94901
RIA
CRD#: 172520
San Rafael, CA
Current

January 13, 2017 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1101 Fifth Avenue Suite 150, San Rafael, CA 94901Office #2: 1535 N Main St. #200, Walnut Creek, CA 94596Office #3: 1520 The Alameda #120, San Jose, CA 95126
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Rafael, CA
Current

October 13, 2016 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1101 Fifth Avenue Suite 150, San Rafael, CA 94901Office #2: 1535 N Main St. #200, Walnut Creek, CA 94596Office #3: 1520 The Alameda #120, San Jose, CA 95126
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Rafael, CA
Past

October 13, 2016 - November 14, 2016

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7717
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

May 14, 2013 - November 16, 2015

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
SAN RAFAEL, CA
Past

May 14, 2013 - October 27, 2016

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
CAMPBELL, CA
Past

May 26, 2009 - May 14, 2013

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

RIA
CRD#: 31012
LARKSPUR, CA
Past

May 22, 2009 - May 14, 2013

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

BD
CRD#: 31012
LARKSPUR, CA
Past

May 23, 2008 - May 28, 2009

LIBERTY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106036
OAKLAND, CA
Past

May 15, 2008 - May 28, 2009

LIBERTY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 106036
OAKLAND, CA
Past

July 11, 2000 - May 21, 2008

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
LARKSPUR, CA
Past

March 9, 2000 - March 17, 2009

STERLING FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 113646
LARKSPUR, CA
Past

December 22, 1997 - May 21, 2008

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
LARKSPUR, CA
Past

October 14, 1996 - January 20, 1998

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA

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
(10/27/2016)
RR
Arkansas
(10/27/2016)
IAR
California
(3/19/2015)
RR
California
(10/13/2016)
RR
Colorado
(10/21/2016)
RR
Florida
(10/13/2016)
RR
Idaho
(8/31/2017)
RR
Nevada
(10/27/2016)
RR
Oregon
(10/27/2016)
IAR
Texas
(6/1/2016)
RR
Texas
(10/13/2016)
RR
Washington
(10/13/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/6/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 7717San Rafael, CA 94901

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