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Mark A. Militello
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Corpus Christi, TX
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CRD#: 4075608
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Professional summary
Mark Angelo Militello is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Mark has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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(1) TOROSO FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: owner NATURE: Business Entity for Tax/Investment Purposes INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2009 ADDRESS: 4918 Oakmont Dr., Corpus Christi TX 78413, United States DESCRIPTION: 5% owner of business entity used as office of supervisory jurisdiction (2) MILITELLO WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC POSITION: Managing Member NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 01/01/2009 ADDRESS: 4918 Oakmont Dr., Corpus Christi TX 78413, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% owner of DBA used for marketing purposes (3) MILITELLO WEATH MANAGEMENT LLC POSITION: Managing Member NATURE: Business Entity for Tax/Investment Purposes INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 01/01/2009 ADDRESS: 4918 Oakmont Dr., Corpus Christi TX 78413, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% owner of business entity used for tax and investment purposes (4) INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 01/01/2019 ADDRESS: 4918 Oakmont Dr., Corpus Christi TX 78413, United States DESCRIPTION: Insurance Agent
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 26, 2021 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Corpus Christi, TX
Current
July 26, 2021 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Corpus Christi, TX
Past
November 1, 2017 - July 28, 2021
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
Corpus Christi, TX
Past
November 1, 2017 - July 28, 2021
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
Corpus Christi, TX
Past
January 12, 2009 - November 1, 2017
GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 18697
Corpus Christi, TX
Past
January 12, 2009 - November 1, 2017
GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18697
Corpus Christi, TX
Past
February 12, 2008 - January 22, 2009
NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 46214
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
Past
May 24, 2007 - January 22, 2009
NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 46214
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
Past
December 1, 1999 - May 23, 2007
WEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 35331
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
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
Arizona(9/8/2025)
RR
California(7/26/2021)
RR
Connecticut(2/7/2025)
RR
Florida(7/26/2021)
RR
Massachusetts(1/4/2024)
RR
Minnesota(8/3/2021)
RR
New Jersey(7/26/2021)
RR
Ohio(7/26/2021)
RR
Rhode Island(7/26/2021)
RR
Tennessee(2/7/2025)
RR
Texas(7/26/2021)
IAR
Texas(7/26/2021)
RR
Utah(8/16/2021)
RR
Washington(7/26/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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)
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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)
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
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