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Rebecca S. Leonard

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Golden, CO 80401
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CRD#: 5129872
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Professional summary


Rebecca S Leonard, who also goes by Becky Byers, Rebecca Le Byers, Rebecca Byers, Becky Suppes, Rebecca Suppes, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Golden, Colorado.

Rebecca is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Rebecca has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Becky Byers | Rebecca Le Byers | Rebecca Byers | Becky Suppes | Rebecca Suppes

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 5, 2023 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1030 Johnson Road Suite 120, Golden, CO 80401
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Golden, CO
Current

May 5, 2023 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1030 Johnson Road Suite 120, Golden, CO 80401
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Golden, CO
Past

May 20, 2021 - May 26, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
GOLDEN, CO
Past

September 20, 2019 - May 26, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
GOLDEN, CO
Past

June 13, 2019 - May 20, 2021

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
GOLDEN, CO
Past

February 4, 2009 - September 20, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
GOLDEN, CO
Past

February 4, 2008 - January 29, 2009

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
GOLDEN, CO
Past

September 18, 2006 - December 12, 2007

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
GOLDEN, CO

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
Alabama
(5/5/2023)
RR
Arizona
(5/5/2023)
RR
Arkansas
(5/5/2023)
RR
Colorado
(5/5/2023)
IAR
Colorado
(5/5/2023)
RR
Florida
(5/5/2023)
RR
Mississippi
(5/30/2024)
RR
Missouri
(5/5/2023)
RR
Montana
(5/16/2023)
RR
Nebraska
(5/5/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(7/8/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(10/6/2023)
RR
South Dakota
(5/5/2023)
RR
Texas
(5/5/2023)
IAR
Texas
(9/11/2025)
RR
Utah
(12/2/2024)
RR
Washington
(10/3/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/5/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/4/2019
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
624

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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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#: 7717Golden, CO 80401

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