Gregory J. Kurinec
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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CRD#: 5082061
Professional summary
Gregory James Kurinec, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Gregory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Gregory has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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(1) LEGAL SERVICES POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Attorney, Legal Services INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 09/01/2006 ADDRESS: 3020 Woodcreek Drive, Suite C1, Downers Grove IL 60515, United States DESCRIPTION: LEGAL FEES CHARGED FOR ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES (2) INSURANCE POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 02/01/2005 ADDRESS: 3020 Woodcreek Drive, Suite C1, Downers Grove IL 60515, United States DESCRIPTION: IL INSURANCE AGENT OFFERING VARIOUS TYPES OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS. (3) THE SOCIETY FOR FINANCIAL AWARENESS POSITION: Volunteer NATURE: Public Speaking INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 04/01/2019 ADDRESS: 3020 Woodcreek Drive, Suite C1, Downers Grove IL 60515, United States DESCRIPTION: VOLUNTEER PUBLIC SPEAKER FOR THE SOCIETY FOR FINANCIAL AWARENESS A NON-PROFIT PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS ON A VARIETY OF FINANCIAL TOPICS. (4) International Association of Registered Financial Consultants POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 01/25/2022 ADDRESS: 146 N Breiel Blvd, Middletown OH 45042, United States DESCRIPTION: Board member of the IARFC. (5) GREGORY KURINEC, CFP POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 100 START DATE: 04/17/2023 ADDRESS: 1109 Diana Court, New Lenox IL 60451, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA Name. (6) KURINEC ENTERPRISES, INC POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Business Entity for Tax/Investment Purposes INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 04/01/2022 ADDRESS: 1109 Diana Court, New Lenox IL 60451, United States DESCRIPTION: Business administration tasks. (7) PENNANT PLANNING POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 06/05/2024 ADDRESS: 1109 Diana Court, New Lenox IL 60451, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA to perform financial planning and investment management AUTHOR POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/08/2025 ADDRESS: 1431 Opus Place # 110, Downers Grove IL 60515, United States DESCRIPTION: Author 1 chapter for a book
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2017
Experience
Current
April 7, 2010 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 1431 Opus Place # 110, Downers Grove, IL 60515RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Downers Grove, IL
Current
April 7, 2010 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 1431 Opus Place # 110, Downers Grove, IL 60515RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Downers Grove, IL
Past
September 9, 2009 - April 12, 2010
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 7461
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past
August 28, 2009 - April 12, 2010
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7461
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past
October 24, 2007 - August 26, 2009
WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 10078
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past
October 31, 2006 - August 26, 2009
WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10078
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past
March 21, 2006 - September 30, 2006
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 133763
CROWN POINT, IN
Past
February 16, 2006 - September 30, 2006
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 133763
CROWN POINT, IN
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
Arizona(8/3/2015)
RR
Colorado(10/28/2024)
RR
Florida(12/15/2023)
RR
Illinois(4/7/2010)
IAR
Illinois(4/7/2010)
RR
Indiana(4/7/2010)
RR
Minnesota(11/12/2020)
RR
Nevada(1/9/2017)
RR
Oregon(7/9/2025)
Exams
State Security Law 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
CRD#: 7717Downers Grove, IL 60515TRUST BUT VERIFY
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