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Jeffrey A. Kulik

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
San Diego, CA 92130
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CRD#: 4375001
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Professional summary


Jeffrey Alan Kulik, who also goes by Jeff Alan Kulik, Jeff Kulik, Jeffrey Kulik, is a registered financial professional currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in San Diego, California.

Jeffrey is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Jeffrey has worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jeff Alan Kulik | Jeff Kulik | Jeffrey Kulik

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 2, 2025 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 12671 High Bluff Dr Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92130
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Diego, CA
Past

April 12, 2024 - June 2, 2025

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39262
PASADENA, CA
Past

April 12, 2024 - June 2, 2025

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127787
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 12, 2024 - June 2, 2025

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47275
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 12, 2024 - June 2, 2025

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 12, 2024 - June 2, 2025

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1763
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

April 12, 2024 - June 2, 2025

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

April 11, 2024 - June 2, 2025

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 3, 2023 - January 5, 2024

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

March 25, 2018 - January 28, 2021

TD AMERITRADE CLEARING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5633
OMAHA, NE
Past

January 3, 2017 - March 23, 2022

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 1, 2010 - November 2, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 29, 2010 - November 2, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 12, 2009 - October 18, 2010

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past

August 1, 2008 - August 5, 2009

MISCHLER FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37818
IRVINE, CA
Past

July 10, 2008 - July 30, 2008

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16783
LAGUNA HILLS, CA
Past

January 4, 2006 - August 9, 2006

INTERACTIVE BROKERS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 117942
GREENWICH, CT
Past

May 12, 2005 - January 24, 2006

ASSOCIATED PLANNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY INC

RIA
CRD#: 104790
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

April 19, 2005 - November 7, 2005

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 12969
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 8, 2003 - March 1, 2005

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 28, 2002 - November 19, 2002

RUMSON CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 33848
MONTEBELLO, NY
Past

April 4, 2001 - August 8, 2001

ACCELERATED CAPITAL GROUP

BD
CRD#: 41270
COSTA MESA, CA

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.

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
(6/2/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/26/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/4/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 4/25/2001
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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
624

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 2A WRAP BROCHURE MARCH 16, 2026 (3/17/2026)

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 Accounts54,951
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 12,925,435,801

Disclosures


Regulatory Event15
Arbitration2
Bond1

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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717San Diego, CA 92130

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