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Brian Dennen

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
SAN DIEGO, CA
·CRD# 3239786·27 years experience

Professional Summary

Brian Dennen, who also goes by Brian Patrick Dennen, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in San Diego, California. Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Brian has worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 27, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Brian Patrick Dennen

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Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

27 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7717
RIA
BD
12671 High Bluff Dr Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92130
August 12, 2024 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7717
RIA
BD
12671 High Bluff Dr Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92130
August 13, 2024 - Present
G. A. REPPLE & COMPANY·CRD# 17486
BD
Casselberry, FL
May 7, 2024 - September 11, 2024
ATOMIC BROKERAGE LLC·CRD# 315263
BD
New York, NY
May 2, 2024 - August 13, 2024
FIRST AVENUE·CRD# 145860
BD
New York, NY
April 25, 2024 - August 12, 2024
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
San Diego, CA
June 9, 2020 - September 29, 2023
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
San Diego, CA
June 9, 2020 - September 29, 2023
ALLY INVEST ADVISORS·CRD# 170301
RIA
Charlotte, NC
July 10, 2017 - March 23, 2020
ALLY INVEST SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 136131
BD
Charlotte, NC
February 22, 2017 - March 9, 2020
WEALTHFRONT ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 148456
RIA
Redwood City, CA
November 1, 2012 - November 3, 2016
WEALTHFRONT BROKERAGE LLC·CRD# 153407
BD
Redwood City, CA
January 24, 2012 - July 27, 2016
LIVEVOL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 23670
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San Francisco, CA
January 23, 2012 - January 23, 2012
LIVEVOL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 23670
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July 7, 2010 - January 4, 2012
TRANSCEND CAPITAL·CRD# 104483
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WINDFALL SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 147779
BD
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December 5, 2008 - October 6, 2009
TERRANOVA CAPITAL EQUITIES, INC·CRD# 45097
BD
New York, NY
June 10, 2008 - December 31, 2008
URCHIN CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC·CRD# 45691
BD
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February 17, 2006 - January 14, 2008
TERRA NOVA FINANCIAL, LLC·CRD# 37761
BD
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December 6, 2004 - February 17, 2006
ORION TRADING, LLC·CRD# 43932
BD
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February 24, 2003 - September 1, 2004
REDWOOD TRADING, LLC·CRD# 114774
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December 3, 2002 - September 1, 2004
SHARE KING, LLC·CRD# 33150
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July 2, 1999 - January 27, 2003

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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)

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

624

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A WRAP BROCHURE SEPTEMBER 2026 (9/29/2026)

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 Accounts

54,951

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$12,925,435,801

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

16

Arbitration

2

Bond

1

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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) RAMONA WOODWORX LLC POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/01/2024 ADDRESS: 919 Turquoise St, Apt 8, San Diego CA 92109, United States DESCRIPTION: Assist with marketing and sales of outdoor furniture.

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
IAR
California
(8/12/2024)
RR
California
(8/13/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Oct 2012About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1999About the Series 63 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1999About the Series 7 exam

Series 27 — Financial and Operations Principal Examination

Passed Jul 2003About the Series 27 exam

Series 4 — Registered Options Principal Examination

Passed Mar 2001About the Series 4 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Aug 2000About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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