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Cuong T. Thuyen

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Pasadena, CA 91107
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CRD#: 4252613
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Professional summary


Cuong Tu Thuyen, who also goes by Cuong Tu Thnyen, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Pasadena, California.

Cuong is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Cuong has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Cuong Tu Thnyen

Other business activities


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(1) WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POSITION: Member NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 06/01/2011 ADDRESS: 1039 E. Valley Blvd, Ste 205B, San Gabriel CA 91776, United States DESCRIPTION: MEMBER OF THE WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, A NETWORKING ORGANIZATION FOR INVOLVEMENT IN THE LOCAL REALTOR COMMUNITY (2) ARCADIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POSITION: Member NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 05/20/2016 ADDRESS: 601 S. First Avenue, Arcadia CA 91006, United States DESCRIPTION: MEMBER OF ARCADIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS A NETWORKING ASSOCIATION (3) KONG FINANCIAL SERVICES POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 03/11/2011 ADDRESS: 2181 E. Foothill Blvd, Suite 204, Pasadena CA 91107, United States DESCRIPTION: (1)100% OWNER/CA INSURANCE AGENT DBA KONG FINANCIAL SERVICES OFFERING SALES OF HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE INCLUDING UNIVERSAL,TERM, AND FIXED ANNUITIES SINCE 2011. INVESTMENT RELATED. 100% OF TIME SPENT. BUSINESS CONDUCTED AT ADDRESS OF RECORD. (4) INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 03/01/2011 ADDRESS: 2181 E. Foothill Blvd, Suite 204, Pasadena CA 91107, United States DESCRIPTION: Life and Health Insurance License.

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

March 23, 2011 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 2181 E. Foothill Blvd Suite 204, Pasadena, CA 91107
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Pasadena, CA
Current

March 22, 2011 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 2181 E. Foothill Blvd Suite 204, Pasadena, CA 91107
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Pasadena, CA
Past

September 28, 2010 - March 17, 2011

MAM GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152932
ELK GROVE, CA
Past

August 19, 2010 - March 17, 2011

MAM SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 124620
SHERMAN OAKS, CA
Past

August 19, 2010 - March 17, 2011

MAM SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 124620
SHERMAN OAKS, CA
Past

February 15, 2007 - October 15, 2010

CAPWEST SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 30002
SAN MARINO, CA
Past

February 14, 2007 - October 15, 2010

CAPWEST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30002
SAN MARINO, CA
Past

April 28, 2006 - March 31, 2011

TWEED FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 135352
SAN MARINO, CA
Past

August 23, 2005 - February 12, 2007

UNITED SECURITIES ALLIANCE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 36487
SAN MARINO, CA
Past

August 23, 2005 - February 12, 2007

UNITED SECURITIES ALLIANCE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36487
SAN MARINO, CA
Past

September 22, 2004 - April 28, 2005

STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 30107
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 17, 2004 - July 15, 2004

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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
(3/22/2011)
IAR
California
(3/23/2011)
RR
Colorado
(10/22/2015)
RR
Florida
(9/10/2019)
RR
Indiana
(2/28/2018)
RR
Kansas
(10/15/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/9/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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

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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717Pasadena, CA 91107

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