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Christopher M. Vizzi
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
San Clemente, CA 92672
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CRD#: 5095868
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Professional summary
Christopher Michael Vizzi, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in San Clemente, California.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Christopher has worked at 2 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) INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 06/03/2015 ADDRESS: 4041 Macarthur Blvd, Suite 240, Newport Beach CA 92660, United States DESCRIPTION: (3) CA INSURANCE AGENT OFFERING SALES OF INSURANCE (2) SOUTHCOAST INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 50 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 50 START DATE: 10/09/2009 ADDRESS: 4041 Macarthur Blvd, Suite 240, Newport Beach CA 92660, United States DESCRIPTION: (1) 50%- OWNER OF SOUTHCOAST INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC OFFERING SECURITIES, ADVISORY AND INSURANCE SERVICES (3) THE VIZZI GROUP, INC. POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Business Entity for Tax/Investment Purposes INVESTMENT RELATED:Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2012 ADDRESS: 4041 Macarthur Blvd, Suite 240, Newport Beach CA 92660, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% OWNER OF THE VIZZI GROUP, INC. A BUSINESS ENTITY USED FOR TAX AND INVESTMENT PURPOSES. (4) PROVISION SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/29/2015 ADDRESS: 4041 Macarthur Blvd, Suite 240, Newport Beach CA 92660, United States DESCRIPTION: CO-OWNER OF PROVISION SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT A MARKETING DIVISION OF SOUTH COAST INVESTMENT ADVISORS. (5) THE LIFT FOUNDATION POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 05/16/2013 ADDRESS: 4041 Macarthur Blvd, Suite 240, Newport Beach CA 92660, United States DESCRIPTION: BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE LIFT FOUNDATION 501C3 CHARITY GOOD BOY GOLF LLC POSITION: Advisory Board Member NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/12/2025 ADDRESS: 4014 Camino Ranchero, Unit G, Camarillo CA 93012, United States DESCRIPTION: Involved in monthly board meetings where we discuss ongoing business, business development and company financials.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2017
Experience
Current
July 21, 2009 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 1520 N El Camino Real Unit 1, San Clemente, CA 92672RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Clemente, CA
Current
July 16, 2009 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 1520 N El Camino Real Unit 1, San Clemente, CA 92672RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Clemente, CA
Past
May 12, 2006 - August 13, 2009
MCL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 41180
SANTA ANA, CA
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(7/29/2009)
RR
California(7/16/2009)
IAR
California(7/21/2009)
RR
Colorado(9/28/2023)
RR
Connecticut(9/28/2023)
RR
District of Columbia(7/21/2025)
RR
Florida(10/4/2018)
RR
Idaho(8/15/2024)
RR
Illinois(6/16/2016)
RR
Indiana(9/28/2023)
RR
Iowa(6/17/2024)
RR
Kansas(8/29/2024)
RR
Maryland(7/21/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(7/21/2025)
RR
Michigan(8/15/2024)
RR
Nebraska(9/28/2023)
RR
Nevada(1/2/2014)
RR
New Mexico(9/16/2024)
RR
New York(8/12/2009)
RR
North Carolina(10/21/2010)
RR
Oregon(1/6/2022)
RR
South Carolina(9/28/2023)
RR
Tennessee(10/30/2020)
RR
Texas(5/17/2022)
IAR
Texas(9/30/2022)
RR
Vermont(7/21/2025)
RR
Washington(3/7/2018)
RR
West Virginia(7/21/2025)
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#: 7717San Clemente, CA 92672TRUST BUT VERIFY
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