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Gregory Jay Meyer

Gregory J. Meyer

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
ENCINO, CA 91316
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CRD#: 3088783
Gregory Jay Meyer

Professional summary


Gregory Jay Meyer, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Encino, California.

Gregory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Gregory has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) PASH INTERNATIONAL LTD., INC. DBA PASH AND BENSON POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Outside Registered Investment Advisor/Outside IAR INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 01/01/2007 ADDRESS: 5435 Balboa Blvd. Suite 106, Encino CA 91316, United States DESCRIPTION: RIA. (2) PASH AND BENSON POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2007 ADDRESS: 5435 Balboa Blvd. Suite 106, Encino CA 91316, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA name for marketing purposes. (3) INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 30 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 30 START DATE: 01/01/1998 ADDRESS: 5435 Balboa Blvd. Suite 106, Encino CA 91316, United States DESCRIPTION: Outside insurance. (4) ADVISOR ASSOCIATES POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 11/01/2023 ADDRESS: 5435 Balboa Blvd, Suite #106, Encino CA 91316, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA for financial services offered at IFG Broker Dealer PAXTON CONSULTING GROUP POSITION: Employee NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 02/25/2025 ADDRESS: 2646 Santa Maria Way, Suite 104, Santa Maria CA 93455, United States DESCRIPTION: OBA used for payroll and benefits.

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2006

Experience


Current

July 27, 2022 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 6345 Balboa Blvd. Building 1 Suite 100, Encino, CA 91316
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
ENCINO, CA
Current

July 15, 2022 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 6345 Balboa Blvd. Building 1 Suite 100, Encino, CA 91316
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
ENCINO, CA
Past

October 9, 2020 - January 21, 2025

PASH & BENSON INTERNATIONAL LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 135876
ENCINO, CA
Past

December 18, 2006 - October 27, 2022

NPB FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 137743
ENCINO, CA
Past

December 18, 2006 - July 15, 2022

NPB FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 137743
ENCINO, CA
Past

November 19, 2001 - December 15, 2006

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

October 29, 1999 - January 12, 2001

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 20, 1998 - February 18, 1999

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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
(7/15/2022)
RR
California
(7/15/2022)
IAR
California
(7/27/2022)
RR
Colorado
(7/15/2022)
RR
Georgia
(7/15/2022)
RR
Idaho
(7/15/2022)
RR
Maryland
(11/28/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/15/2022)
RR
Missouri
(7/15/2022)
RR
Nevada
(7/15/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(4/4/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(7/15/2022)
RR
Ohio
(7/15/2022)
RR
Oregon
(7/15/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(8/2/2024)
RR
Texas
(7/15/2022)
IAR
Texas
(3/6/2023)
RR
Utah
(7/15/2022)
RR
Washington
(7/15/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/11/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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#: 7717Encino, CA 91316

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