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Peter F. Stratton

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
San Diego, CA 92121
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CRD#: 3276839
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Professional summary


Peter Francis Stratton is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in San Diego, California.

Peter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Peter has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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) STRATTON & ASSOCIATES ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Tax Preparation/Accounting/Bookkeeping/CPA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 70 START DATE: 01/01/1990 ADDRESS: 5665 Oberlin Dr., Ste. 200, San Diego CA 92121, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% OWNER OF CPA FIRM PROVIDING TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES (2) STRATTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 01/01/2000 ADDRESS: 5665 Oberlin Dr., Ste. 200, San Diego CA 92121, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% OWNER OF DBA USED FOR MARKETING PURPOSES (3) PETER STRATTON POSITION: Trustee NATURE: Acting as a POA, Trustee, Executor. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 12/12/2022 ADDRESS: 5677 Oberlin Dr., Ste. 114, San Diego CA 92121, United States DESCRIPTION: Trustee for Anthony Lienau Family Trust as a favor to the Lienau Family. They are tax clients. They are not financial clients. Very minimal activity at no fee.

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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


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None

Experience


Current

December 24, 2018 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 5230 Carroll Canyon Rd. Ste. 200, San Diego, CA 92121
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Diego, CA
Current

December 21, 2018 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 5230 Carroll Canyon Rd. Ste. 200, San Diego, CA 92121
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Diego, CA
Past

October 13, 2016 - December 27, 2018

UNION CAPITAL COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 110301
San Diego, CA
Past

October 12, 2016 - December 27, 2018

UNION CAPITAL COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 110301
San Diego, CA
Past

October 19, 2000 - October 6, 2016

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 111133
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 23, 1999 - October 6, 2016

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
SAN DIEGO, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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
California
(12/21/2018)
IAR
California
(12/24/2018)
RR
Florida
(12/21/2018)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/9/2025)
RR
Utah
(6/1/2021)
RR
Washington
(12/21/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/28/1999
Uniform Combined 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

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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717San Diego, CA 92121

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