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Ross C. Bonifield

INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK
Phoenix, AZ 85014
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CRD#: 3074157
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Professional summary


Ross Charles Bonifield, who also goes by Ross C Bonifield, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC. located in Phoenix, Arizona and EMERSON EQUITY LLC located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Ross is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Ross has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ross C Bonifield

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)-PREFERRED GROUP LLC-INVESTMENT RELATED, 1202 E MARYLAND AVE, SUITE 1J PHOENIX, AZ 85014, DBA THAT MARKETS FIXED INSURANCE BUSINESS, FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, MARKET AND SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS, `10-20 HOURS MONTHY, 0-5 HRS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 03/2005 2)- PREFERRED FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC-INVESTMENT RELATED, 1202 E MARYLAND AVE., SUITE 1J, PHOENIX, AZ 85014, DBA THAT MARKETS SECURITIES SOLD THROUGH EMERSON EQUITY LLC, PRESIDENT, MARKET/SELL SECURITIES RELATED PRODUCTS THROUGH BROKER/DEALER, EMERSON EQUITY LLC., 160 HRS MONTHLY, 140 HRS MONTHLY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 03/2005 3)-PREFERRED WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC., -INVESTMENT RELATED, 1202 E MARYLAND AVE., SUITE 1J, PHOENIX, AZ 85014, DBA THAT MARKETS FEE BASED BUSINESS DONE THROUGH INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, MARKET/SELL FEE BASED FINANCIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THROUGH RIA, FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, 16O HRS MONTHLY, 140 HRS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 03/2005 4)- INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK -INVESTMENT RELATED,1202 E MARYLAND AVE., SUITE 1J, PHOENIX, AZ 85014, REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM, REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE, FINANCIAL ADVISOR MANAGE FEE BASED BUSINESS, 160 HRS MONTHLY, 140 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 08/2017

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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

September 15, 2017 - Present

INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC.

Office #1: 1202 E Maryland Ave Suite 1j, Phoenix, AZ 85014
RIA
CRD#: 286262
Phoenix, AZ
Current

January 4, 2024 - Present

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

Office #1: 1202 E Maryland Ave Suite Ij, Phoenix, AZ 85014
RIA
BD
CRD#: 130032
Phoenix, AZ
Past

September 5, 2017 - September 29, 2017

INVESTMENT ADVISORS CORP

RIA
CRD#: 117531
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 24, 2017 - December 31, 2023

INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 139627
Phoenix, AZ
Past

October 31, 2013 - August 25, 2017

INVESTMENT ADVISORS CORP

RIA
CRD#: 117531
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

October 31, 2013 - August 25, 2017

BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8073
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

March 28, 2005 - November 5, 2013

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 30833
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

March 11, 2005 - November 5, 2013

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30833
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

July 23, 2004 - March 9, 2005

RUBICON FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 113980
TEMPE, AZ
Past

April 20, 2004 - March 22, 2005

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 17, 1999 - July 11, 2003

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 17, 1999 - July 11, 2003

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

July 1, 1999 - September 7, 1999

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30833
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

June 22, 1998 - July 22, 1999

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 22, 1998 - July 22, 1999

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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".
IW
INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC.
ANTHEM FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SUNBURST FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | PREFERRED WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | POINDEXTER FINANCIAL GROUP | M.A.S.FINANCIAL AND TAX GROUP | LUCASIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KRAMER WEALTH ADVISORY | KFA FINANCIAL | INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC. | INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK GROUP | HOLT ADVISORY GROUP | GILCHRIST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ETZEL FINANCIAL RESOURCES | DV FINANCIAL | CAPITAL INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | BEACON FINANCIAL SERVICES | ARCHER FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 286262 / SEC#: 801-110559

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2017 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2019 Terminated)

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

IAR
Arizona
(9/15/2017)
RR
Arizona
(1/22/2024)
IAR
California
(2/20/2018)
RR
California
(1/4/2024)
IAR
Colorado
(2/20/2018)
RR
Colorado
(1/4/2024)
IAR
Florida
(3/21/2018)
RR
Florida
(5/10/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(1/22/2024)
IAR
Illinois
(2/20/2018)
RR
Indiana
(1/22/2024)
IAR
Iowa
(2/22/2018)
IAR
Kansas
(1/15/2019)
RR
Maine
(1/4/2024)
IAR
Michigan
(1/8/2019)
RR
Michigan
(1/4/2024)
IAR
Minnesota
(2/22/2021)
IAR
Missouri
(11/6/2024)
IAR
Nebraska
(2/20/2018)
RR
New York
(1/4/2024)
IAR
North Carolina
(2/22/2018)
RR
North Carolina
(1/9/2024)
IAR
Oregon
(4/11/2018)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(1/23/2020)
IAR
Texas
(2/19/2018)
RR
Texas
(1/4/2024)
IAR
Washington
(1/14/2020)
IAR
Wisconsin
(2/22/2018)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/4/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/16/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/23/2010
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IW
INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC.
ANTHEM FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SUNBURST FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | PREFERRED WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | POINDEXTER FINANCIAL GROUP | M.A.S.FINANCIAL AND TAX GROUP | LUCASIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KRAMER WEALTH ADVISORY | KFA FINANCIAL | INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC. | INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK GROUP | HOLT ADVISORY GROUP | GILCHRIST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ETZEL FINANCIAL RESOURCES | DV FINANCIAL | CAPITAL INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | BEACON FINANCIAL SERVICES | ARCHER FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 286262 / SEC#: 801-110559

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2017 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2019 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2350 Nw 128th St, Urbandale, IA 50323
Mailing Address
Phone number
(515) 461-5123
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
25

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

250106 ADV 2A (1/6/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,626
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 422,577,169

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Company Information


INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC.

CRD#: 286262Phoenix, AZ 85014

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