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Jerald G. Van Houten

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Modesto, CA 95354
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CRD#: 3046914
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Professional summary


Jerald Glen Van Houten, who also goes by Jerald Glen Vanhouten, Jerry Vanhouten, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Modesto, California.

Jerald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Jerald has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jerald Glen Vanhouten | Jerry Vanhouten

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) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: REPRESENTATIVE, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LTC; (2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: AMERICAN ASSET AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: 3202 ATCHISON STREET, RIVERBANK, CA 95367, NATURE OF BUSINESS: INVESTMENT AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH: 160-200, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL SERVICES, WEALTH MANAGEMENT; (3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: KINGDOM ADVISORS, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL BIBLICAL EDUCATION AND STUDY GROUP, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: QUALIFIED KINGDOM ADVISOR, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH: 16-20, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL PLANNING; (4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GROWTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 1100 TORREY ROAD, SUITE 100, FENTON, MI 48430, COST REMEDIATION, START 12/2014, 2HRS/WK (NON-TRADING HOURS), SENIOR ADVISOR - CONNECT BUSINESS OWNERS WITH GROWTH MANAGEMENT GROUP BY SETTING UP "DISCOVERY CALLS". NO TAX ADVICE GIVEN.; (5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: INTEGRITY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 6459 WEST QUAKER STREET, ORCHARD PARK, NY 14127, BUSINESS CONSULTING, START 12/2014, 2HRS/WK (NON-TRADING HOURS), AGENT - SCHEDULE DISCOVERY CALLS WITH BUSINESSES TO LEARN HOW INTEGRITY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS MAY HELP WITH THEIR BUSINESS NEEDS.; (6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MAIN STREET CHAMBER, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 3395 S JONES BLVD #313, LAS VEGAS, NV 89146, NATURE OF BUSINESS: BUSINESS NETWORK, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CENTRAL VALLEY CHAPTER PRESIDENT, START DATE: 1/16/2012 APPROX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1-2, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BUILD, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN MEMBERSHIP; (7) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: JOHN MAXWELL GROUP, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: CA NATURE OF BUSINESS: COACHING ONE ON ONE, GROUP COACHING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED COACH, START DATE: 07/23/2012, APPROX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0-2, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INDEPENDENT COACH, TEACH AND SPEAKER FOR JOHN MAXWELL TEAM ; (8) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: AMERIESTATE ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 3525 HYLAND AVE SUITE 150, COSTA MESA, CA 95626 ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: WILLS AND TRUSTS ; START DATE: 01/2019 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: REFERRAL SOURCE ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1-2 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS:1-2 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REFER PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS TO AMERIESTATE FOR LEGAL SERVICES ; (9) MARKET STREET MINISTRY POSITION: Volunteer NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 8 START DATE: 08/01/2023 ADDRESS: 1111 J Street Ste M-110, Modesto CA 95354, United States DESCRIPTION: Bible Studies, Workshops and Speaking engagements.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
None

Experience


Current

August 25, 2023 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1111 J Street, Suite M-105, Modesto, CA 95354
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Modesto, CA
Current

August 25, 2023 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1111 J Street, Suite M-105, Modesto, CA 95354
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Modesto, CA
Past

June 29, 2023 - September 1, 2023

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
CONCORD, CA
Past

October 16, 2008 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
CONCORD, CA
Past

August 13, 2008 - September 1, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
CONCORD, CA
Past

November 1, 2002 - August 13, 2008

PENSION PLANNERS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14068
OAKDALE, CA
Past

March 14, 2001 - November 1, 2002

BRECEK & YOUNG ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40395
FOLSOM, CA
Past

June 27, 2000 - March 6, 2001

DONAHUE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24330
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

June 16, 1998 - June 30, 2000

UNITED SECURITIES ALLIANCE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36487
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

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
(8/25/2023)
RR
California
(8/25/2023)
IAR
California
(8/25/2023)
RR
Colorado
(8/25/2023)
RR
Georgia
(8/25/2023)
RR
Nevada
(6/18/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(9/5/2023)
RR
South Dakota
(4/30/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(8/25/2023)
RR
Wyoming
(8/25/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/29/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 7717Modesto, CA 95354

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