AS
Anthony J. Scola
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
NORWELL, MA 02061
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 4074394
AS
Professional summary
Anthony Joseph Scola, who also goes by Anthony J Scola, Tony Scola, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Norwell, Massachusetts.
Anthony is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Anthony has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Anthony J Scola | Tony Scola
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.
OLD COLONY INVESTMENT SERVICES POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 06/25/2025 ADDRESS: 150 Longwater Drive, Suite 103, Norwell MA 02061, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA for Marketing...will, eventually, merge with White Horse Wealth Management UPPER VALLEY REAL ESTATE REFERRAL SERVICES, INC POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 07/01/2021 ADDRESS: , 32 S. Main Street, Hanover NH 03755, United States DESCRIPTION: Real Estate Referrals (delivering) Only WHITE HORSE WEALTH MANAGEMENT POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 06/01/2024 ADDRESS: 150 Longwater Drive, Suite 103, Norwell MA 02061, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA for my Financial Services/Advisory and Insurance related Business
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
Click below to view Anthony Joseph Scola's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
Click below to view Anthony Joseph Scola's 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®
NoneExperience
Current
July 3, 2025 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 150 Longwater Drive Suite 103, Norwell, MA 02061RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
NORWELL, MA
Current
June 20, 2025 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 150 Longwater Drive Suite 103, Norwell, MA 02061RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
NORWELL, MA
Past
September 1, 2023 - June 24, 2025
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23131
BEDFORD, NH
Past
September 1, 2023 - June 24, 2025
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
BEDFORD, NH
Past
December 15, 2020 - September 1, 2023
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 133763
BEDFORD, NH
Past
December 14, 2020 - September 1, 2023
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 133763
BEDFORD, NH
Past
December 26, 2018 - November 13, 2020
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 20472
HANOVER, NH
Past
December 19, 2018 - November 13, 2020
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 20472
HANOVER, NH
Past
September 16, 2014 - November 29, 2018
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 35371
Keene, NH
Past
September 15, 2014 - November 29, 2018
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 35371
Keene, NH
Past
December 13, 2012 - January 10, 2013
MASCOMA SAVINGS BANK, FSB DBA MASCOMA WEALTH MANAGEMENT
RIA
CRD#: 115812
LEBANON, NH
Past
December 8, 2010 - September 16, 2014
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
LEBANON, NH
Past
December 8, 2010 - September 16, 2014
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
LEBANON, NH
Past
July 27, 2007 - October 22, 2009
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
WARNER, NH
Past
July 19, 2007 - October 22, 2009
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
WARNER, NH
Past
February 6, 2006 - May 13, 2010
NORTHEAST PLANNING ASSOCIATES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 131406
BEDFORD, NH
Past
January 26, 2006 - December 31, 2007
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4806
WARNER, NH
Past
August 4, 2004 - February 9, 2006
USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 40875
WARNER, NH
Past
January 2, 2002 - February 9, 2006
USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 40875
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
January 12, 2001 - November 9, 2001
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past
December 17, 1999 - November 2, 2000
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
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
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
Florida(7/8/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(6/20/2025)
IAR
Massachusetts(7/3/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(6/20/2025)
RR
South Carolina(6/20/2025)
RR
Vermont(6/20/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.
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)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | OWNER | |
| DAVIS, SCOTT EARLE | CFO & FINOP | 7160800 |
| DENNEN, BRIAN | CCO BROKERAGE & ADVISORY | 3239786 |
| FISCHER, DAVID ALLEN | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 1634222 |
| HEISING, SCOTT ALLEN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ MANAGING DIRECTOR | 2192259 |
| KEEFE, KEVIN MICHAEL | PRESIDENT, COO | 1869560 |
| KREISMAN, SARAH JILL | SVP & GENERAL COUNSEL | 2671706 |
| PEARSON, TROY DALE | ROSFP | 2413897 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 44,046 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 11,322,059,063 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 15 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
| Bond | 1 |
Red Flags
Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.
Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.
Company Information
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
CRD#: 7717Norwell, MA 02061TRUST BUT VERIFY
Monitor Anthony Scola
Get automatic monthly alerts on:Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates
