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Paul S. Cotofana
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Peoria, AZ
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CRD#: 5419523
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Professional summary
Paul Serban Cotofana is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Peoria, Arizona.
Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Paul has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 26, 2021 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #2: 12671 High Bluff Dr Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92130RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Peoria, AZ
Current
April 26, 2021 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 12671 High Bluff Dr Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92130RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Diego, CA
Past
August 6, 2019 - April 15, 2021
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 133763
Scottsdale, AZ
Past
August 5, 2019 - April 15, 2021
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 133763
Scottsdale, AZ
Past
July 18, 2014 - July 23, 2019
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 421
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
July 18, 2014 - July 23, 2019
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 133763
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
July 18, 2014 - July 23, 2019
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23131
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
July 18, 2014 - July 23, 2019
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past
July 17, 2014 - July 23, 2019
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past
July 17, 2014 - July 23, 2019
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 133763
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
July 17, 2014 - July 23, 2019
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
July 17, 2014 - July 23, 2019
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past
August 12, 2010 - June 12, 2014
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 133763
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
May 24, 2010 - August 9, 2013
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
May 24, 2010 - August 9, 2013
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past
October 19, 2009 - June 12, 2014
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 133763
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
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
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(4/26/2021)
IAR
California(4/26/2021)
RR
Florida(4/26/2021)
RR
Massachusetts(4/26/2021)
RR
Nevada(4/26/2021)
RR
Texas(4/26/2021)
IAR
Texas(4/27/2021)
RR
Washington(4/26/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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 |
Red Flags
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