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David R. Ehrenkrook

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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CRD#: 5118558
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Professional summary


David Ross Ehrenkrook, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. David has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) MUSICIAN POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2003 ADDRESS: 1537 Briarknoll Circle, Arden Hills MN 55112, United States DESCRIPTION: FREELANCE MUSICIAN - DRUMMER (2) REAL ESTATE POSITION: Volunteer NATURE: Public Speaking INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 01/01/2014 ADDRESS: 1551 Livingston Avenue, Suite 102, West Saint Paul MN 55118, United States DESCRIPTION: PUBLIC SPEAKER AT MONTHLY REAL ESTATE MEETINGS AND OTHER VARIOUS REAL ESTATE EVENTS (3) HERITAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 04/01/2005 ADDRESS: 4647 White Bear Parkway, White Bear Lake MN 55110, United States DESCRIPTION: 50% owner of DBA used for marketing purposes. (4) HERITAGE INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, LLC POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 08/01/2021 ADDRESS: 4647 White Bear Parkway, White Bear Lake MN 55110, United States DESCRIPTION: 50% owner of LLC set up to own and manage property (5) BIRCHWOOD OFFICE PARK OF WHITE BEAR LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC. POSITION: Secretary NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 09/23/2022 ADDRESS: 4647 White Bear Parkway, White Bear Lake MN 55110, United States DESCRIPTION: Board Member. HOPS AND HANDSHAKES BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP POSITION: "Connector in Chief" This was originally my idea in another group where I network. After suggesting a happy hour and receiving positive interest, I took the initiative to organize and create this group. NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 07/09/2025 ADDRESS: 4647 White Bear Parkway, White Bear Lake MN 55110, United States DESCRIPTION: I am the main/lead organizer this group. There are other participants, but I am the founder and main organizer. My duties include: - I organize and set up a monthly Business Networking Happy Hour. - I organize and send out marketing emails and social media posts for these events. - I coordinate with the restaurant and establishment it is held at. - I create all the marketing materials for this event. - I create and manage the social media presence for this marketing group. My assistant and a couple of other members help when needed.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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®

Start date: 2017

Experience


Current

November 17, 2014 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 4647 White Bear Parkway, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
White Bear Lake, MN
Current

June 28, 2013 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 4647 White Bear Parkway, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
White Bear Lake, MN
Past

November 21, 2007 - July 1, 2013

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
WEST ST. PAUL, MN

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
Arizona
(3/14/2017)
RR
Colorado
(6/28/2013)
RR
Florida
(4/27/2021)
RR
Iowa
(10/19/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(6/28/2013)
IAR
Minnesota
(3/5/2015)
RR
Nebraska
(8/27/2013)
RR
Ohio
(1/5/2015)
RR
Oregon
(10/7/2024)
RR
Texas
(6/28/2013)
IAR
Texas
(11/17/2014)
RR
Utah
(1/9/2015)
RR
Washington
(5/17/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/28/2013)
RR
Wyoming
(8/29/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/17/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/29/2008
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

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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717White Bear Lake, MN 55110

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