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Robert H. Sweet

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
El Paso, TX 79924
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CRD#: 4090608
RS

Professional summary


Robert Harold Sweet, who also goes by Bob Sweet, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in El Paso, Texas.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Robert has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bob Sweet

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) FREEDOM INSURANCE SERVICES POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/27/2015 ADDRESS: 5675 Woodrow Bean, Suite 13, El Paso TX 79924, United States DESCRIPTION: Insurance Agent providing various types of insurance products. (2) FREEDOM TAX SERVICES POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Tax Preparation/Accounting/Bookkeeping/CPA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 12 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/05/2014 ADDRESS: 5675 Woodrow Bean, Suite 13, El Paso TX 79924, United States DESCRIPTION: Tax Preparation (3) FREEDOM NOTARY SERVICES POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Notary INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/01/2020 ADDRESS: 5675 Woodrow Bean, Suite 13, El Paso TX 79924, United States DESCRIPTION: Notarization Of Documents (4) MARINER PROPERTIES POSITION: Owner NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 65 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2010 ADDRESS: 5675 Woodrow Bean, Suite 13, El Paso TX 79924, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% OWNER OF MARINER PROPERTIES OFFERING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY RENTALS

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 23, 2016 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 5675 Woodrow Bean Suite 13, El Paso, TX 79924
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
El Paso, TX
Current

February 22, 2016 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 5675 Woodrow Bean Suite 13, El Paso, TX 79924
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
El Paso, TX
Past

December 8, 2010 - January 19, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
EL PASO, TX
Past

December 8, 2010 - January 19, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
EL PASO, TX
Past

March 19, 2009 - December 10, 2010

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
EL PASO, TX
Past

February 11, 2009 - December 10, 2010

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
EL PASO, TX
Past

June 19, 2001 - February 11, 2009

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
EL PASO, TX
Past

June 19, 2001 - February 11, 2009

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
EL PASO, TX
Past

August 10, 2000 - July 5, 2001

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 23, 2000 - July 24, 2000

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

December 23, 1999 - April 28, 2000

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 23, 1999 - April 28, 2000

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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
Alabama
(5/19/2022)
RR
Arizona
(5/4/2016)
RR
California
(6/20/2017)
RR
Georgia
(6/28/2017)
RR
Missouri
(4/8/2016)
RR
Nevada
(7/15/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(5/2/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/2/2017)
RR
Tennessee
(2/10/2023)
RR
Texas
(3/23/2016)
IAR
Texas
(3/23/2016)
RR
Utah
(12/6/2024)
RR
Virginia
(2/29/2016)
RR
Wyoming
(3/10/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/1/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
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
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

Red Flags


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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717El Paso, TX 79924

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