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Kristen S. Wilson

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Martinez, GA 30907
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CRD#: 4617591
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Professional summary


Kristen Shrader Wilson, who also goes by Kristen Michelle Shrader, Kristen Shrader Wilson, Kristen Srader Wilson, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Martinez, Georgia.

Kristen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Kristen has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kristen Michelle Shrader | Kristen Shrader Wilson | Kristen Srader Wilson

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.
(1) KEYSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 240 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 200 START DATE: 02/12/2018 ADDRESS: 3714 Executive Center Drive, Martinez GA 30907, United States DESCRIPTION: REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE OF DBA KEYSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC USED FOR MARKETING PURPOSES. (2) KEYSTONE FOUNDATION OF FINANCIAL EDUCATION POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 150 START DATE: 01/01/2007 ADDRESS: 3714 Executive Center Drive, Martinez GA 30907, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only (3) KEYSTONE POWER COMPANY FINANCIAL PLANNING TEAM POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 150 START DATE: 05/06/2020 ADDRESS: 3714 Executive Center Drive, Martinez GA 30907, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only (4) PLEXUS POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/22/2022 ADDRESS: 3519 Pebble Beach Drive, Martinez GA 30907, United States DESCRIPTION: Sales (5) WILSON WEALTH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Business Entity for Tax/Investment Purposes INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 03/07/2022 ADDRESS: 3714 Executive Center Drive, Martinez GA 30907, United States DESCRIPTION: Business entity of tax purposes. (6) CORNERSTONE BROKERAGE GROUP POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 02/01/2024 ADDRESS: 3714 Executive Center Drive, Martinez GA 30907, United States DESCRIPTION: Insurance Sales Fixed, Life and Health Insurance (7) LUKEMIA LYMPHOMA SOCIETY VISIONARY OF THE YEAR POSITION: Volunteer NATURE: Volunteer INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 05/15/2024 ADDRESS: 3519 Pebble Beach Drive, Martinez GA 30907, United States DESCRIPTION: Fundraising for charity organization - working events to raise funds - collecting donations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 26, 2019 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 3714 Executive Center Drive, Martinez, GA 30907
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Martinez, GA
Current

January 10, 2018 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 3714 Executive Center Drive, Martinez, GA 30907
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Martinez, GA
Past

March 15, 2005 - January 4, 2007

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
AUGUSTA, GA
Past

March 1, 2005 - January 4, 2007

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
AUGUSTA, GA
Past

November 23, 2004 - February 24, 2005

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN

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
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
Alabama
(1/4/2021)
RR
Florida
(1/12/2021)
RR
Georgia
(3/25/2019)
IAR
Georgia
(3/26/2019)
RR
Maryland
(7/17/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(8/17/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(6/9/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(10/14/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(10/15/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/22/2019
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

Red Flags


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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717Martinez, GA 30907

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