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Michael G. Ferrera
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CRD#: 4865324
MF
Professional summary
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Michael G Ferrera JR, who also goes by Michael G Ferrera, was a registered financial professional .
Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2004. Michael had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Michael G Ferrera
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) ICM POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 11/30/1994 Address: DESCRIPTION: Life insurance sales (2) THAT MF CORPORATION POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 100 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 10/01/2007 ADDRESS: 6255 West Sunsent Blvd 1525, Los Angeles CA 90028, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% owner of entity offering retail sale of clothing. 3) MICHAEL FERRERA JR. POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 15 START DATE: 09/01/2004 ADDRESS: 4141 Inland Empire Blvd 301, Ontario CA 91764, United States DESCRIPTION: Life and LTC insurance sale 4) LOS ANGELES URBAN LEAGUE POSITION: Volunteer NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 30 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 07/01/2015 ADDRESS: 3450 W. Mt. Vernon Dr., Los Angeles CA 90028, United States DESCRIPTION: Advising and consulting on programs to help the community 5) MICHAEL FERERRA JR. POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Referral Services INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 05/01/2007 Address: DESCRIPTION: Gathers information and refers to a service provider 6) MICHAEL FERRERA COACHING POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Teaching/Coaching INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/30/2020 ADDRESS: 915 West Foothill Blvd 362, Clairemont CA , United States DESCRIPTION: Provide advice and coaching on how to start a grow a business. 7) THE BORING FINANCIAL COMPANY POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/01/2020 Address: DESCRIPTION: 100% owner of DBA used to market securities and advisory business. 8) MINORITY MONEY POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/01/2018 ADDRESS: 915 WEST FOOTHILL BLVD, 362, CLAREMONT CA 91711, United States DESCRIPTION: Entity that holds investment real estate
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Past
December 10, 2024 - July 29, 2025
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7717
PASADENA, CA
Past
April 13, 2020 - August 9, 2022
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7717
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past
April 9, 2020 - August 9, 2022
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 7717
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past
November 6, 2015 - March 12, 2020
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 133763
ONTARIO, CA
Past
April 27, 2012 - December 18, 2013
INDEPENDENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
RIA
CRD#: 121354
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
October 31, 2005 - March 12, 2020
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 133763
ONTARIO, CA
Past
October 28, 2004 - October 31, 2005
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
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
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Visual representation of state registrations
This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 5/23/2025
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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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