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Amy R. Frank Goldman

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Hoboken, NJ
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CRD#: 2815021
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Professional summary


Amy Rebecca Frank Goldman, who also goes by Amy Rebecca Frank, Amy Rebecca Frank-goldman, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Amy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Amy has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Amy Rebecca Frank | Amy Rebecca Frank-Goldman

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) AFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT POSITION: PRESIIDENT NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 250 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 250 START DATE: 09/17/2018 ADDRESS: 50 Harrison Street, Suite 114, Hoboken NJ 07030, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA NAME FOR MARKETING PURPOSES. (2) AFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT - PUBLIC SPEAKING POSITION: President and Founder NATURE: Public Speaking INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/17/2018 ADDRESS: 50 HARRISON ST STE 114, HOBOKEN NJ 07030, United States DESCRIPTION: PUBLIC SPEAKING. (3) OUTSIDE INSURANCE POSITION: President and Founder NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/17/2018 ADDRESS: 50 Harrison Street, Suite 114, Hoboken NJ 07030, United States DESCRIPTION: OUTSIDE INSURANCE (4) CAVALIER ASSOCIATES POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 08/12/2019 ADDRESS: 50 Harrison St., Ste. 114, Hoboken NJ 07030, United States DESCRIPTION: PROVIDE LTC AND DI FOR CLIENTS. (5) RENTAL PROPERTY POSITION: PROPERTY OWNER, MANAGER. NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/15/2020 ADDRESS: 609 MAIN ST., AVON BY THE SEA NJ 07717, United States DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY MANAGER. (6) HUG HOBOKEN POSITION: Owner NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/09/2020 ADDRESS: 1400 Hudson Street, Apt 504, Apt 504, Hoboken NJ 07030, United States DESCRIPTION: Non profit organization supporting local initiatives for the food pantry, the homeless shelter, the front line workers seniors and other groups in need. (7) ASH BROKERAGE POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/17/2022 ADDRESS: 1400 Hudson Street, Apt 504, Hoboken NJ 07030, United States DESCRIPTION: Insurance sales. (8) PRIME REAL ESTATE GROUP POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/2023 ADDRESS: 50 Harrison Street, Suite 114, Hoboken NJ 07030, United States DESCRIPTION: I hold a NJ state real estate license for personal transactions. I do not use it for income. DBS BROKERAGE POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 6 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 01/01/2025 ADDRESS: 1400 Hudson Street, Apt 504, Hoboken NJ 07030, United States DESCRIPTION: I work with DBS to provide my clients with insurance

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 22, 2022 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Hoboken, NJ
Current

September 16, 2022 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Hoboken, NJ
Past

September 21, 2017 - September 23, 2022

KALOS MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 133025
Hoboken, NJ
Past

September 6, 2017 - September 23, 2022

KALOS CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44337
Hoboken, NJ
Past

February 13, 2015 - April 4, 2017

OPPENHEIMERFUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7834
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 14, 2011 - July 3, 2013

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 612
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 5, 2011 - July 7, 2011

BIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152860
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 28, 2007 - June 10, 2009

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

July 28, 2005 - August 27, 2007

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 145
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 27, 2005 - August 27, 2007

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

June 21, 2004 - July 20, 2005

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 108477
SECAUCUS, NJ
Past

June 21, 2004 - July 20, 2005

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14549
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

March 3, 2004 - March 31, 2004

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

November 21, 2003 - March 3, 2004

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 21, 2003 - March 3, 2004

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

June 12, 2002 - February 18, 2003

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
MORRISTOWN, NJ
Past

February 28, 2001 - February 18, 2003

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

April 29, 1998 - May 20, 1999

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 5, 1997 - November 24, 1997

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC

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
(9/16/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/16/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(9/16/2022)
IAR
New Jersey
(9/22/2022)
RR
New York
(9/16/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/20/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/9/2001
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

Red Flags


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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717Hoboken, NJ

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