Terry W. Griffith
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP | Vice President–Wealth Management
Watertown, MA
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CRD#: 4937497
Professional summary
Terry William Griffith is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Watertown, Massachusetts.
Terry is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Terry has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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MASONIC EDUCATION & CHARITABLE TRUST POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/20/2024 ADDRESS: 186 Tremont Street, Boston MA 02111, United States DESCRIPTION: One of eleven non-profit directors that review decisions made by third party institutional consultant, which invests funds on a fully discretionary basis. Review performance, and ensure the consultant is performing as intended. Meet quarterly in person or remotely for approximately 1.5hrs to discuss activity, and review any necessary disbursements voted on by another board unrelated to the trust. DEEP CREEK ADVISORS POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 240 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 05/01/2024 ADDRESS: 19 Madison Avenue, Watertown MA 02472, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA OUTSIDE INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 11/12/2024 ADDRESS: 19 Madison Avenue, Watertown MA 02472, United States DESCRIPTION: Individual Insurance Producer
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 27, 2025 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Watertown, MA
Current
April 19, 2024 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Watertown, MA
Past
May 14, 2014 - May 15, 2024
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
PEABODY, MA
Past
June 1, 2009 - May 27, 2014
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
WALTHAM, MA
Past
January 25, 2008 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
WALTHAM, MA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Florida(4/19/2024)
RR
Georgia(4/19/2024)
RR
Massachusetts(4/30/2024)
IAR
Massachusetts(1/27/2025)
RR
New Jersey(4/19/2024)
RR
North Carolina(10/11/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/19/2024)
RR
Virginia(4/19/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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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Company Information
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Vice President–Wealth ManagementCRD#: 7717Watertown, MATRUST BUT VERIFY
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