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Gurvinder K. Aujla

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
San Jose, CA 95126
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CRD#: 4725124
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Professional summary


Gurvinder Kaur Aujla, who also goes by 'gurvinder K Aujla, Gina K Aujla, Gurvinder K Aujla, Gurvinder Kaur, Gurvinder Aujla, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in San Jose, California.

Gurvinder is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Gurvinder has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


'gurvinder K Aujla | Gina K Aujla | Gurvinder K Aujla | Gurvinder Kaur | Gurvinder Aujla

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) Financial Fitness Center Inc~'NIR'~295 27th St~Oakland~CA~94612~Accounting Services/Tax Preparation~Other~11/13/2019~80hrs~60hrs~Assist with taxes and bookkeeping. Client meetings and regular phone calls. 2) Avantax affiliated insurance agency~'IR'~3200 Olympus Blvd., Suite 100~Dallas~TX~75019~Equity Indexed Annuity~Agent~11/13/2019~20hrs~5hrs~I may have the ability to sell any, or all of the following products: variable annuities, fixed annuities, any/all types of index annuities, variable insurance (e.g. VUL/VIL). 3) LOAN OFFICER/ REAL ESTATE AGENT; POSITION: Loan officer/ real estate agent NATURE: I help clients with real estate transactions. I also do mortgage loans. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 01/01/2022; ADDRESS: 37600 Central Ct #264, Newark CA 94560, United States; DESCRIPTION: I educate clients regarding various mortgage loan products and help them with their home loan. I'm real estate sales person, my license is active and help clients with real estate sale transactions. My duty is to keep my licenses active. 4) AVANTAX INSURANCE AGENCY AND/OR AVANTAX INSURANCE SERVICES; POSITION: Financial Advisor NATURE: Insurance Agent INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 12/01/2021; ADDRESS: 295 27th Street, Oakland CA 94612, United States; DESCRIPTION: Working with clients in regards to life insurance and annuities needs. 5) BOOKKEEPING AND SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES; FAIRWAY FINANCIAL CONSULTING POSITION: Financial Consultant NATURE: Assist clients bookkeeping and other small business services consultation. Tax preparation services. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 06/01/2022 ADDRESS: 2525 Trailside Way, Union City CA 94587, United States DESCRIPTION: Assist clients bookkeeping and other small business services consultation. 6) FAIRWAY FINANCIAL & INSURANCE AGENCY POSITION: Owner/broker/agent NATURE: I intent to sell health and property. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 03/31/2024 ADDRESS: 2525 TRAILSIDE WAY, Union City CA 94587, United States DESCRIPTION: Sell insurance polices as a broker. (7) ALLIANCE BAY REALTY POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Mortgage Lending Services INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2021 ADDRESS: 37600 Central Ct, Ste 264, Newark CA 94560, United States DESCRIPTION: I do not have any duties (8) FAIRWAY FINANCIAL CONSULTING POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Tax Preparation/Accounting/Bookkeeping/CPA INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2022 ADDRESS: 2525 Trailside Way, San Jose CA 95126, United States DESCRIPTION: Remain complaint with the LLC state rules and file taxes. KOEHLER CPA POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Tax Preparation/Accounting/Bookkeeping/CPA INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/16/2024 ADDRESS: 1541 The Alameda, San Jose CA 95126, United States DESCRIPTION: Tax preparation and Planning ALAMEDA FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: Split rep code with David Koehler NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 09/16/2024 ADDRESS: 1541 The Alameda, San Jose CA 95126, United States DESCRIPTION: All the same duties as IFG rep, using this name for marketing. We are a team.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 17, 2024 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1541 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Jose, CA
Current

September 16, 2024 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1541 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Jose, CA
Past

November 18, 2019 - September 20, 2024

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Oakland, CA
Past

November 15, 2019 - September 20, 2024

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
OAKLAND, CA
Past

August 29, 2016 - November 20, 2019

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 29357
CUPERTINO, CA
Past

August 29, 2016 - November 20, 2019

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29357
CUPERTINO, CA
Past

November 19, 2012 - January 20, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
NEWARK, CA
Past

November 19, 2012 - January 20, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEWARK, CA
Past

October 1, 2012 - November 6, 2012

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past

October 1, 2012 - November 6, 2012

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past

May 12, 2011 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past

May 12, 2011 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past

October 23, 2009 - April 4, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past

October 23, 2009 - April 4, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past

April 14, 2006 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past

December 14, 2005 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past

September 20, 2004 - May 19, 2005

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
JERSEY CITY, NJ

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
(9/16/2024)
IAR
California
(9/17/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/13/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
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#: 7717San Jose, CA 95126

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