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Matthew S. Belardes

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
San Diego, CA 92130
CRD#: 5081741
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Matthew Scott BelardesINDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP

Professional summary

Matthew Scott Belardes, CFP®, who also goes by Matt Scott Belardes, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in San Diego, California.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Matthew has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Matt Scott Belardes

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

June 20, 2017 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 12680 High Bluff Dr Ste 250, San Diego, CA 92130
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Diego, CA
Current

June 19, 2017 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 12680 High Bluff Dr Ste 250, San Diego, CA 92130
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Diego, CA
Past

October 5, 2016 - June 2, 2017

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

October 5, 2016 - June 2, 2017

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

December 11, 2013 - June 9, 2016

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

RIA
CRD#: 816
San Diego, CA
Past

December 10, 2013 - June 9, 2016

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - January 3, 2014

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - January 3, 2014

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 3, 2008 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 24, 2008 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 3, 2006 - January 10, 2008

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

January 19, 2006 - April 13, 2006

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN

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
California
(6/19/2017)
IAR
California
(6/20/2017)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/1/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/27/2006
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 3
Date: 11/19/2011
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/12/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 1/18/2006
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts 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
624

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A WRAP BROCHURE MARCH 16, 2026 (3/17/2026)
FORM ADV PART 2A MARCH 16, 2026 (3/17/2026)

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 Accounts54,951
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 12,925,435,801

Disclosures

Regulatory Event15
Arbitration2
Bond1

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Company Information

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717San Diego, CA 92130

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