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Mark D. Elmore

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Birmingham, AL 35242
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CRD#: 4820374
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Professional summary


Mark D Elmore is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Birmingham, Alabama.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Mark has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) MELMOREINV, LLC POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Business Entity for Tax/Investment Purposes INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 04/15/2022 ADDRESS: 2 Perimeter Park S, Ste. 140e, Birmingham AL 35243, United States DESCRIPTION: Business entity for tax purposes. (2) CONCOURSE FINANCIAL POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 01/01/2008 ADDRESS: 2 Perimeter Park S, Ste. 140e, Birmingham AL 35243, United States DESCRIPTION: Outside insurance. (3) KEYSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 05/23/2022 ADDRESS: 2 Perimeter Park S., Ste. 140e, Birmingham AL 35243, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA for marketing purposes.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 23, 2022 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 44 Inverness Center Park Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35242
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Birmingham, AL
Current

April 26, 2022 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 44 Inverness Center Park Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35242
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Birmingham, AL
Past

December 21, 2021 - May 23, 2022

SB ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 154680
Birmingham, AL
Past

December 21, 2021 - May 23, 2022

SAN BLAS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 290605
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 26, 2021 - December 22, 2021

RFG ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 158401
VESTAVIA HILLS, AL
Past

June 4, 2018 - December 21, 2021

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 120222
Birmingham, AL
Past

August 8, 2011 - June 8, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
VESTAVIA HILLS, AL
Past

January 15, 2008 - August 8, 2011

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

October 11, 2005 - December 20, 2007

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
HUEYTOWN, AL

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
(5/23/2022)
IAR
Alabama
(5/23/2022)
RR
Florida
(5/19/2022)
RR
Georgia
(4/27/2022)
RR
Mississippi
(5/23/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(5/24/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/13/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser 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

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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717Birmingham, AL 35242

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