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Lane R. Steel
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Rexburg, ID 83440
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CRD#: 4787503
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Professional summary
Lane Ryan Steel, who also goes by Lane Steel, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Rexburg, Idaho.
Lane is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Lane has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Lane Steel
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) EXCLUSIVE BGA POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 05/29/2020 ADDRESS: 343 E 4th N, Ste. 100, Rexburg ID 83440, United States DESCRIPTION: Outside insurance sales (2) FARM POSITION: owner NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/17/2016 ADDRESS: 3850 E 800 N, Rigby ID 83442, United States DESCRIPTION: raise cattle and hay (3) JEFFERSON COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING POSITION: Volunteer NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/01/2021 ADDRESS: 210 Courthouse Way # 170, Rigby ID 83442, United States DESCRIPTION: County planning and zoning (4) LR STEEL, LLC POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/07/2016 ADDRESS: 343 E 4th N, Ste. 100, Rexburg ID 83440, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA used for marketing purposes (5) RENTAL CABIN POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 05/01/2021 ADDRESS: 3850 e 800 n, RIGBY ID 83442, United States DESCRIPTION: My wife and I have a cabin we rent out through airbnb and vrbo. (6) STEEL FINANCIAL STRATEGIES POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 02/15/2022 ADDRESS: 343 E 4th N, Ste. 100, Rexburg ID 83440, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA name for marketing purposes. (7) STEELCO LLC POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Business Entity for Tax/Investment Purposes INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/20/2021 ADDRESS: RIGBY ID 83442, United States DESCRIPTION: EQUIPMENT RENTAL. (8) BLADES OF STEEL POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Business Entity for Tax/Investment Purposes INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/20/2021 ADDRESS: RIGBY ID 83442, United States DESCRIPTION: LANDSCAPING. YELLOWSTONE RENTAL PROPERTIES POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/23/2021 ADDRESS: 3850 e 800 n, rigby ID 83442, United States DESCRIPTION: My wife is the Real Estate Professional. I am a passive owner. I assist my wife some but not during market hours. We own long term and short term rentals. We have a management company. STEEL JT FARMS POSITION: owner NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/17/2016 ADDRESS: 3850 E 800 N, Rigby ID 83442, United States DESCRIPTION: raise cattle and hay We also buy and sell cattle and horses
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 17, 2021 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 343 E 4th N Ste. 100, Rexburg, ID 83440RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Rexburg, ID
Current
March 17, 2021 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 343 E 4th N Ste. 100, Rexburg, ID 83440RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Rexburg, ID
Past
October 17, 2016 - March 17, 2021
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
REXBURG, ID
Past
October 17, 2016 - March 17, 2021
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
REXBURG, ID
Past
September 25, 2014 - October 26, 2016
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
AFTON, WY
Past
September 25, 2014 - October 26, 2016
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
AFTON, WY
Past
September 9, 2014 - September 25, 2014
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 136300
IDAHO FALLS, ID
Past
January 26, 2012 - September 25, 2014
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 136300
IDAHO FALLS, ID
Past
June 15, 2004 - January 23, 2012
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
REXBURG, ID
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
California(3/17/2021)
RR
Colorado(3/17/2021)
RR
Idaho(3/17/2021)
IAR
Idaho(3/17/2021)
RR
Montana(2/18/2022)
RR
Nevada(3/17/2021)
RR
New Mexico(9/2/2025)
RR
New York(9/15/2025)
RR
Texas(8/10/2021)
RR
Utah(3/17/2021)
RR
Washington(9/2/2025)
RR
Wyoming(3/17/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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)
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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)
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 |
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