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Abbey D. Eastham

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
San Diego, CA 92130
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CRD#: 5860380
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Professional summary


Abbey Dawn Eastham, who also goes by Abbey Dawn Riddles, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in San Diego, California.

Abbey is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Abbey has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Abbey Dawn Riddles

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

February 20, 2025 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 12671 High Bluff Dr Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92130
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Diego, CA
Current

February 20, 2025 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 12671 High Bluff Dr Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92130
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
San Diego, CA
Past

October 14, 2024 - February 25, 2025

REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 134952
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 14, 2024 - February 25, 2025

REALTA EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23769
San Diego, CA
Past

February 8, 2023 - February 8, 2023

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

February 8, 2023 - October 16, 2024

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 12, 2020 - February 8, 2023

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 1, 2018 - December 3, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
San Diego, CA
Past

November 1, 2018 - October 16, 2024

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 1, 2018 - October 16, 2024

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 1, 2018 - October 16, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 1, 2018 - October 16, 2024

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 10, 2015 - December 31, 2016

LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 30999
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

July 20, 2015 - November 9, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
San Diego, CA
Past

July 20, 2015 - November 9, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
LYNNFIELD, MA
Past

July 20, 2015 - October 23, 2017

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
San Diego, CA
Past

July 20, 2015 - October 23, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 20, 2015 - October 23, 2017

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 20, 2015 - October 23, 2017

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 20, 2015 - October 23, 2017

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 20, 2015 - October 23, 2017

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 6, 2014 - November 12, 2020

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137888
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 3, 2014 - September 8, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

May 7, 2013 - January 17, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
LA MESA, CA
Past

February 26, 2013 - January 17, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
LA MESA, CA

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
California
(2/20/2025)
IAR
California
(2/20/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/6/2013
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

Red Flags


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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717San Diego, CA 92130

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