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Brett J. Saddler

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
San Diego, CA 92130
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CRD#: 4000846
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Professional summary


Brett Jerome Saddler is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in San Diego, California.

Brett is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Brett has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 27, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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DBS INSURANCE POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/24/2025 ADDRESS: 12671 High Bluff Dr, Ste 200, San Diego CA 92130, United States DESCRIPTION: I want to sell a previous client a life insurance policy

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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 30, 2024 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 12671 High Bluff Dr Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92130
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Diego, CA
Current

September 30, 2024 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 12671 High Bluff Dr Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92130
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Diego, CA
Past

June 28, 2024 - September 13, 2024

THE AMERIFLEX GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 305585
Las Vegas, NV
Past

June 27, 2024 - September 17, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past

November 17, 2017 - May 7, 2024

CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 6312
ORANGE, CA
Past

November 17, 2017 - May 7, 2024

CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 6312
ORANGE, CA
Past

January 26, 2017 - November 20, 2017

BALBOA WEALTH PARTNERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 282329
La Jolla, CA
Past

January 24, 2017 - November 20, 2017

INTEGRITY BROKERAGE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 117589
La Jolla, CA
Past

January 24, 2017 - November 20, 2017

INTEGRITY BROKERAGE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 117589
La Jolla, CA
Past

August 10, 2015 - October 22, 2015

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 30833
RAMONA, CA
Past

August 10, 2015 - October 22, 2015

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30833
RAMONA, CA
Past

January 22, 2014 - June 5, 2014

STOCKSHIELD, LLC

BD
CRD#: 147109
PASADENA, CA
Past

June 7, 2011 - May 27, 2014

EQUINOX SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 145790
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

May 11, 2011 - May 27, 2014

EQUINOX SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145790
REDLANDS, CA
Past

November 9, 2009 - February 28, 2011

MCNALLY FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 121196
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 12, 2009 - February 28, 2011

MCNALLY FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 121196
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 9, 2002 - June 8, 2009

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

May 8, 2002 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 8, 2002 - June 8, 2009

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 3, 2001 - August 3, 2001

STOCK USA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40687
EL CAJON, CA
Past

February 8, 2001 - May 1, 2001

NATIONAL CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37702
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

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
California
(9/30/2024)
IAR
California
(9/30/2024)
RR
Florida
(12/9/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/11/2025)
RR
Nevada
(12/10/2024)
RR
Texas
(12/6/2024)
RR
Washington
(12/6/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/8/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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 92130

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