JO
Jake C. O'banion
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
EVERETT, WA 98208
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 4592009
JO
Professional summary
Jake Christopher O'banion, who also goes by Jacob O'banion, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Everett, Washington.
Jake is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Jake has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Jacob O'banion
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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
Click below to view Jake Christopher O'banion's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
Click below to view Jake Christopher O'banion's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
February 17, 2026 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 1902 120th Place Se Suite 103a, Everett, WA 98208RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
EVERETT, WA
Current
February 17, 2026 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 1902 120th Place Se Suite 103a, Everett, WA 98208RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
EVERETT, WA
Past
November 1, 2021 - February 20, 2026
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 317245
Everett, WA
Past
October 21, 2021 - November 1, 2021
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 14869
Everett, WA
Past
August 23, 2021 - February 20, 2026
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
BD
CRD#: 14869
Everett, WA
Past
January 1, 2004 - July 27, 2007
COUNTRY TRUST BANK
RIA
CRD#: 109487
BELLEVUE, WA
Past
June 10, 2003 - August 26, 2021
COUNTRY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 12060
EVERETT, WA
Past
October 29, 2002 - June 2, 2003
SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3538
KANSAS CITY, MO
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
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
Alaska(2/17/2026)
RR
California(2/17/2026)
RR
Idaho(2/17/2026)
RR
Montana(2/17/2026)
RR
Tennessee(2/19/2026)
RR
Texas(2/19/2026)
RR
Utah(2/19/2026)
RR
Washington(2/17/2026)
IAR
Washington(2/17/2026)
RR
Wyoming(2/20/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General 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)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.
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 |
Red Flags
Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.
Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.
