Sara E. Rasmussen
Professional summary
Sara Elizabeth Rasmussen, who also goes by Sara Elizabeth Cress, Sara Elizabeth Rasmussen, Sara Rasmussen, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Tacoma, Washington.
Sara is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Sara has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
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Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
Experience
February 17, 2026 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
February 17, 2026 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
November 6, 2024 - February 20, 2026
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
November 5, 2024 - February 20, 2026
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
April 25, 2018 - August 16, 2024
COUNTRY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY
July 31, 2017 - April 16, 2018
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
February 16, 2017 - April 16, 2018
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
April 12, 2013 - December 21, 2016
GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
October 28, 2008 - August 1, 2012
AMERICAN GENERAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
January 5, 2006 - January 4, 2007
LIBERTY LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
CRD#: 7717 / SEC#: 801-62667, 8-22870
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
FINRA
Current Firm
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
CRD#: 7717 / SEC#: 801-62667, 8-22870
Contact information
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 | 54,951 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 12,925,435,801 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 15 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
| Bond | 1 |
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