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Bradford T. Tom

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Honolulu, HI 96814
CRD#: 3081739
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Professional summary


Bradford Thomas Tom, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Brad Tom, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Bradford is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Bradford has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brad Tom

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) BRADFORD THOMAS TOM POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 16 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 8 START DATE: 08/23/2018 ADDRESS: 2101 Nuuanu Avenue #2404, Honolulu HI 96817, United States DESCRIPTION: HI INSURANCE AGENT OFFERING VARIOUS TYPES OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS.

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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®
ChFC®

Experience


Current

August 23, 2017 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1000 Auahi Street #3205, Honolulu, HI 96814
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Honolulu, HI
Current

August 23, 2017 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1000 Auahi Street #3205, Honolulu, HI 96814
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Honolulu, HI
Past

January 23, 2012 - August 29, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
PEARL CITY, HI
Past

January 23, 2012 - August 29, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
PEARL CITY, HI
Past

February 7, 2011 - January 12, 2012

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
HONOLULU, HI
Past

February 7, 2011 - January 12, 2012

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
HONOLULU, HI
Past

August 16, 2004 - February 15, 2011

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 29357
HONOLULU, HI
Past

June 9, 2003 - February 15, 2011

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29357
HONOLULU, HI
Past

May 1, 2002 - May 27, 2003

DFC INVESTOR SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 18558
CHINO HILLS, CA
Past

August 24, 2001 - May 1, 2002

FISERV INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34637
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 19, 1999 - August 9, 2001

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 19, 1999 - August 9, 2001

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 17, 1998 - April 20, 1999

ARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16023
IRVINE, CA

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
(2/1/2023)
RR
Hawaii
(8/23/2017)
IAR
Hawaii
(8/23/2017)
RR
Ohio
(12/6/2021)
RR
Washington
(6/3/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/13/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser 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

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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717Honolulu, HI 96814

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