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Roberto L. Maldonado

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Guaynabo, PR 00968
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CRD#: 5093698
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Professional summary


Roberto Luis Maldonado, who also goes by Roberto Maldonado, Roberto L Maldonado Rodriguez, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Guaynabo, .

Roberto is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Roberto has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Roberto Maldonado | Roberto L Maldonado Rodriguez

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
(1) PENSION ADVISORS PUERTO RICO POSITION: Partner NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 08/01/2017 ADDRESS: Metro Office Park, #3 Calle 1 Ste. 520, Guaynabo PR 00968, United States DESCRIPTION: AN SEC REGISTERED RIA OFFERING PENSION AND ADVISORY SERVICES (2) FOR PROGRESS INVESTMENTS, LLC POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2016 ADDRESS: 5803 CALLE TARTAK APT 1504, COND RACQUET CLUB, CAROLINA PR 00979, United States DESCRIPTION: PRESIDENT/TREASURER OF PROGRESS INVESTMENTS LLC, ESTABLISHED WITH SPOUSE FOR VACATION RENTAL INCOME. (3) INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 01/01/2017 ADDRESS: Metro Office Park, #3 Calle 1 Ste. 520, Guaynabo PR 00968, United States DESCRIPTION: PUERTO RICO LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT OFFERING VARIOUS TYPES OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS. (4) DBA MOVING FORWARD POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/29/2018 ADDRESS: 5803 CALLE TARTAK APT 408, COND RACQUET CLUB, CAROLINA PR 00979, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% OWNER OF MOVING FORWARD A REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY OWNING A RENTAL PROPERTY. (5) ASTRALIS RESIDENCES & CLUB POSITION: Treasurer NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 09/01/2024 ADDRESS: 9546 Calle Diaz Way, Carolina PR 00979, United States DESCRIPTION: I will have a monthly look at the association P&L, Balance sheet and its Aging and report to the Board any observations and/or recommendations. I will also help the Board and the administration office prepare the annual Budget. (6) SCOUTS OF AMERICA - PACK 35 POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 08/01/2024 ADDRESS: 9546 Calle Diaz Way, Apt 421, Carolina PR 00979, United States DESCRIPTION: Received scouts entry fees payable to the sponsoring school (Parkville School), prepare operating budget, monthly reconciliation and review P&L PENSION ADVISORS PUERTO RICO POSITION: Partner NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 08/01/2017 ADDRESS: Metro Office Park 1 Lot 3, Ste. 520, Guaynabo PR 00968, United States DESCRIPTION: A DBA used for marketing purposes. RMDT, LLC POSITION: Owner and Administrator NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/30/2025 ADDRESS: 9546 Calle Diaz Way, Apt. 421, Carolina PR 00979, United States DESCRIPTION: Administrative duties. Receive advisory compensation and cover necesary expenses.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 21, 2017 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: Metro Office Park St. 1 Lot 3 Ste. 520, Guaynabo, PR 00968
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Guaynabo, PR
Current

July 21, 2017 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: Metro Office Park St. 1 Lot 3 Ste. 520, Guaynabo, PR 00968
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Guaynabo, PR
Past

October 16, 2018 - February 25, 2021

ADVISEME NATIONAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 141129
GUAYNABO, PR
Past

October 29, 2009 - July 26, 2017

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 41791
San Juan, PR
Past

March 21, 2006 - July 26, 2017

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 41791
San Juan, PR

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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
(8/9/2024)
RR
Florida
(8/23/2017)
RR
Illinois
(9/3/2020)
RR
Indiana
(3/4/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/9/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(12/1/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(3/28/2023)
RR
New York
(7/21/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(2/25/2021)
RR
Puerto Rico
(7/21/2017)
IAR
Puerto Rico
(7/21/2017)
IAR
Texas
(4/28/2021)
RR
Texas
(6/23/2021)
RR
Virgin Islands
(5/9/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/6/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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)

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

Red Flags


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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717Guaynabo, PR 00968

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