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Michael Dalora

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33484
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CRD#: 5038787
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Professional summary

Michael Dalora, who also goes by Michael R D Alora, Michael D Alora, Michael Rocco D' Alora, Michael D'alora, Michael Rocco Dalora, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Delray Beach, Florida.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Michael R D Alora | Michael D Alora | Michael Rocco D' Alora | Michael D'alora | Michael Rocco Dalora

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 15, 2024 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 5300 W. Atlantic Ave Ste. 602, Delray Beach, FL 33484
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
DELRAY BEACH, FL
Current

July 15, 2024 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 5300 W. Atlantic Ave Ste. 602, Delray Beach, FL 33484
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
DELRAY BEACH, FL
Past

November 12, 2012 - July 11, 2023

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
Delray, FL
Past

November 12, 2012 - July 11, 2023

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
Delray, FL
Past

January 17, 2012 - November 8, 2012

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

RIA
CRD#: 19714
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 17, 2012 - November 8, 2012

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 19714
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 27, 2009 - February 28, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 27, 2009 - February 28, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 11, 2008 - May 27, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
GREENWICH, CT
Past

May 23, 2007 - May 27, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
GREENWICH, CT

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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
Florida
(7/15/2024)
IAR
Florida
(7/15/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/5/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/30/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/22/2007
General Securities Representative 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)
FORM ADV PART 2A 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#: 7717Delray Beach, FL 33484

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