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Jason Jitsuro Yamamoto

Jason J. Yamamoto

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Torrance, CA 90504
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CRD#: 4757216
Jason Jitsuro Yamamoto

Professional summary


Jason Jitsuro Yamamoto, CFP®, who also goes by Jitsuro Yamamoto, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Torrance, California.

Jason is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Jason has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jitsuro Yamamoto

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) WINDSOR INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 08/01/2012 ADDRESS: 21171 S. Western Avenue, Suite 2828, Torrance CA 90501, United States DESCRIPTION: Sales agent for insurance (2) BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 01/01/2010 ADDRESS: 21171 S. Western Avenue, Suite 2828, Torrance CA 90501, United States DESCRIPTION: Sales agent for real estate sales (3) JASON YAMAMOTO POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Notary INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/01/2008 ADDRESS: 1800 OAK ST, UNIT 804, TORRANCE CA 90501-3373, United States DESCRIPTION: Notary service. (4) KISHIMOTO FAMILY INTERNATIONAL POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Consulting Services INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 30 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 01/01/2008 ADDRESS: 1812 Via Coronel, Palos Verdes Estates CA 90274, United States DESCRIPTION: Management consulting (5) ANTHEM BLUE CROSS POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2006 ADDRESS: P.O. Box 9041, Oxnard CA 93031, United States DESCRIPTION: Sales agent for health insurance (6) KISHIMOTO FAMILY FOUNDATION POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Consulting Services INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2008 ADDRESS: 1812 Via Coronel, Palos Verdes Estates CA 90274, United States DESCRIPTION: Management Consulting (7) KEISER PERMANENTE POSITION: Sales agent NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2019 ADDRESS: 21171 S. Western Avenue, Suite 2828, Torrance CA 90501, United States DESCRIPTION: Sales agent for health insurance (8) MIDTOWN WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 60 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 60 START DATE: 04/01/2022 ADDRESS: 18411 Crenshaw Blvd., #280, Torrance CA 90504, United States DESCRIPTION: Using DBA for marketing purpose WINDSOR INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 08/01/2012 ADDRESS: 18411 Crenshaw Blvd., Ste. 280, Torrance CA 90504, United States DESCRIPTION: Sales agent for insurance

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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2007

Experience


Current

April 18, 2016 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 18411 Crenshaw Blvd. Ste. 280, Torrance, CA 90504
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Torrance, CA
Current

April 15, 2016 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 18411 Crenshaw Blvd. Ste. 280, Torrance, CA 90504
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Torrance, CA
Past

May 3, 2010 - May 3, 2016

PARTNERS CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 127621
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

May 3, 2010 - May 2, 2016

AMERICAN CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119249
TORRANCE, CA
Past

April 13, 2010 - April 14, 2010

AMERICAN CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119249
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

January 2, 2008 - May 3, 2010

SCF INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 123608
FRESNO, CA
Past

September 27, 2004 - May 3, 2010

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47275
TORRANCE, CA
Past

February 13, 2004 - September 28, 2004

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

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
California
(4/15/2016)
IAR
California
(4/18/2016)
RR
Illinois
(6/13/2016)
RR
Nevada
(4/15/2016)
RR
Washington
(4/15/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/23/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/29/2010
General Securities Principal Examination
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#: 7717Torrance, CA 90504

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