Andy G. Kim

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP

ANAHEIM, CA

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CRD#: 4356437

Professional summary

Andy Geunhong Kim, who also goes by Andy G Kim, Andy Kim, Geun H Kim, Geun Hong Kim, Guen H Kim, is a registered financial professional currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Anaheim, California.

Andy is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Andy has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases

Andy G Kim | Andy Kim | Geun H Kim | Geun Hong Kim | Guen H Kim

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

February 26, 2025 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 7717

ANAHEIM, CA

Past

December 17, 2024 - February 25, 2025

KAYAN SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 156175

LOS ANGELES, CA

Past

March 25, 2017 - December 31, 2024

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

LOS ANGELES, CA

Past

July 2, 2008 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

FALLS CHURCH, VA

Past

July 15, 2002 - June 25, 2008

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 46173

FAIRFAX, VA

Past

June 18, 2001 - June 29, 2001

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Past

June 18, 2001 - June 29, 2001

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717 / SEC#: 801-62667, 8-22870

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/30/2004 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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California
(2/26/2025)

Maryland
(2/26/2025)

Virginia
(2/26/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/2/2006

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 6/15/2001

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717 / SEC#: 801-62667, 8-22870

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/30/2004 Approved)

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)

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)

FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (9/4/2025)

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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Andy G. Kim

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Andy Geunhong Kim's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

KAYAN SECURITIES, INC.

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 5/2/2006

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 6/15/2001

FINRA

Current Firm

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

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