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Gail Marie Urban

Gail M. Urban

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Manhattan, KS 66502
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CRD#: 5650884
Gail Marie Urban

Professional summary


Gail Marie Urban, CFP®, who also goes by Gail Marie Gottschalk, Gail Marie Stremel, Gail M Urban, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Manhattan, Kansas.

Gail is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Gail has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Gail Marie Gottschalk | Gail Marie Stremel | Gail M Urban

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) URBAN HOLDINGS LLC POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Business Entity for Tax/Investment Purposes INVESTMENT RELATED: No #HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/25/2019 DESCRIPTION: OWNER OF URBAN HOLDINGS LLC ENTITY FOR TAX PURPOSES (2) AMICUS WEALTH PARTNERS POSITION: Officer NATURE: DBA for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 06/25/2019 DESCRIPTION: DBA FOR MARKETING PURPOSES. (3) WYNDHAM HEIGHTS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Board Member (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2012 DESCRIPTION: MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (4) URBAN FARM OIL ROYALTIES POSITION: co-owner with my husband. NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No #HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/09/1993 DESC: 50% PASSIVE OWNER OF URBAN FARM OIL ROYALTIES, FAMILY-OWNED FARMLAND (5) DAVID URBAN FARM POSITION: co-owner with my husband NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No # HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/09/1993 DESC: GRAIN AND CATTLE OPERATION. (6) GREATER MANHATTAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: Volunteer NATURE: Volunteer INVESTMENT RELATED: No #HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2015 DESC: INVESTMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE VOLUNTEER. (7) BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS - COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL: Volunteer NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 10/20/2020 DESC: 1. Building Local Volunteer and Fundraising Capacity; 2. Functioning as a Champion for KSBBBS within our local community; 3. Providing advice, feedback, and program selection for local KSBBBS staff. (8) OUTSIDE INSURANCE: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 11/01/2022 DESC: Outside insurance with Sibbel Insurance Group. (9) MANHATTAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION POSITION: Volunteer NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2023 DESC: Board member. (10) LENDEDU EXPERT REVIEW POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Consulting Services INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/30/2023, United States DESCRIPTION: Review editorial content. (11) MANHATTAN PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/20/2023 DESCRIPTION: BOARD MEMBER (12) FAIRY GODMOTHERS BOARD, FINANCE AND GRANTS COMMITTEE POSITION: Volunteer NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/08/2023 ADDRESS: 555 Poyntz Ave, Unit 269, Manhattan KS 66502, United States DESCRIPTION: Board Member to the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. PINETREE ACCOUNTING SERVICES LLC POSITION: Referring clients for tax and accounting services NATURE: Tax Preparation/Accounting/Bookkeeping/CPA INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 11/04/2024 ADDRESS: 4697 S Renaissance Dt, Gilbert AZ 85297, United States DESCRIPTION: Duties may include facilitating communication between clients and sharing client approved information for tax and/or accounting services. ALAN KLUG CPA POSITION: Referral agent NATURE: Tax Preparation/Accounting/Bookkeeping/CPA INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 11/04/2024 ADDRESS: 307 Bob White Circle, Riley KS 66531, United States DESCRIPTION: Duties may include facilitating communication between client and accountant and sharing information requested to be shared by client.

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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: 2014

Experience


Current

June 28, 2019 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 923 Westport Pl. #230, Manhattan, KS 66502
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Manhattan, KS
Current

June 28, 2019 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 923 Westport Pl. #230, Manhattan, KS 66502
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Manhattan, KS
Past

May 19, 2009 - July 5, 2019

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
MANHATTAN, KS
Past

May 5, 2009 - July 5, 2019

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
MANHATTAN, KS

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
Colorado
(6/28/2019)
RR
Florida
(6/28/2019)
RR
Georgia
(6/28/2019)
RR
Indiana
(7/12/2022)
RR
Iowa
(3/21/2022)
RR
Kansas
(6/28/2019)
IAR
Kansas
(6/28/2019)
RR
Missouri
(3/5/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(6/28/2019)
RR
Oregon
(6/28/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/23/2022)
RR
Texas
(6/28/2019)
IAR
Texas
(6/28/2019)
RR
Virginia
(6/28/2019)
RR
Washington
(6/28/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/15/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 7717Manhattan, KS 66502

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