Steven E. Gensler
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
San Diego, CA 92130
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CRD#: 4237168
Professional summary
Steven E Gensler, CFP®, who also goes by Steven E Gensler, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in San Diego, California.
Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Steven has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
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Retirement Planning
Estate Planning
Tax Planning
Investment Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Steven E Gensler
Other business activities
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1) 8/2024- No Business Name - Not Investment Related - Other-Notary Public - Started 02/11/2016 - 1 Hour Per Month During Securities Trading. 2) 8/2024 - No Business Name - Non-Inv related - York Co, SC - Other - Poll Worker - Started: 1/13/2024 - 8 Hrs/Mo During Trading.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2005
Experience
Current
July 28, 2025 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 12671 High Bluff Dr Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92130RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Diego, CA
Current
July 28, 2025 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 12671 High Bluff Dr Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92130RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Diego, CA
Past
August 26, 2024 - August 5, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past
November 6, 2018 - July 22, 2024
INDEPENDENT ADVISOR ALLIANCE, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 168267
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
June 26, 2006 - October 31, 2018
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past
June 26, 2006 - August 5, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past
November 4, 2005 - May 31, 2006
THE HUNTER GROUP
RIA
CRD#: 107540
LA JOLLA, CA
Past
November 1, 2005 - June 2, 2006
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK
RIA
CRD#: 8032
LA JOLLA, CA
Past
October 24, 2005 - June 2, 2006
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK
BD
CRD#: 8032
LA JOLLA, CA
Past
March 16, 2005 - October 21, 2005
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
October 3, 2000 - October 21, 2005
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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(7/28/2025)
IAR
California(7/28/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 8/26/2024
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral 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 |
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Company Information
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
CRD#: 7717San Diego, CA 92130TRUST BUT VERIFY
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