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Zachary Dahl

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Cross Plains, WI 53528
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CRD#: 6011461
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Professional summary


Zachary Dahl is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Cross Plains, Wisconsin.

Zachary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Zachary has worked at 4 firms and has passed the 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) SAUK PRAIRIE SPORTS BOOSTER 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: 06/01/2019 ADDRESS: 105 9th St, Prairie Du Sac WI 53578, United States DESCRIPTION: Assist with board meeting decisions about sports programs and help volunteer at sporting events at the high school. (2) SAUK CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 10/18/2017 ADDRESS: 109 Phillps Blvd, Sauk City WI 53583, United States DESCRIPTION: Director with Sauk City Chamber (3) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT/SALES POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 09/01/2019 ADDRESS: 635 Water St., Sauk City WI 53583, United States DESCRIPTION: Independent insurance agent that sells life insurance (4) ZACH DAHL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 10/06/2014 ADDRESS: 635 Water St., Sauk City WI 53583, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% of DBA used for marketing purposes (5) CATCH - COMMUNITY AROUND THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL POSITION: Volunteer NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 02/02/2022 ADDRESS: 749 University Row, Madison WI 53705, United States DESCRIPTION: assist in the activities focusing on expansion, development and awareness of American Family Children's Hospital (6) TENT RENTAL POSITION: Owner NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 6 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/10/2023 ADDRESS: 7620 Inama Road, Sauk City WI 53583, United States DESCRIPTION: Rental business for event tent. (7) DAHL FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1280 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 8 START DATE: 01/27/2022 ADDRESS: 635 Water St., Sauk City WI 53583, United States DESCRIPTION: Registered Rep at DBA used for marketing purposes SHORT TERM HOUSE MANANGEMENT POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/01/2024 ADDRESS: 7614 Inama Road, Sauk City WI 53583, United States DESCRIPTION: My dad owns a long term rental property, single family home. In Summer of 2025, he would like to turn that into a short term rental so him and my mom can use. My brother Isaac and I would like to help with the mangement portion of the short term rental. TENT RENTAL POSITION: Owner NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 7 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/2025 ADDRESS: 7620 Inama Road, Sauk City WI 53583, United States DESCRIPTION: My brother and I, Isaac Dahl, would like to buy an event tent and rent it out on the weekend for events.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 7, 2021 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1805 Bourbon Street, Cross Plains, WI 53528
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Cross Plains, WI
Current

May 7, 2021 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1805 Bourbon Street, Cross Plains, WI 53528
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Cross Plains, WI
Past

April 14, 2014 - May 17, 2021

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
Sauk City, WI
Past

April 14, 2014 - May 17, 2021

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
McFarland, WI
Past

October 19, 2012 - May 28, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
MIDDLETON, WI
Past

October 2, 2012 - May 28, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
MIDDLETON, WI
Past

April 11, 2012 - September 5, 2012

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
MIDDLETON, WI

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
(9/17/2025)
RR
Colorado
(4/14/2022)
RR
Florida
(5/7/2021)
RR
Hawaii
(5/7/2021)
RR
Michigan
(5/7/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(5/7/2021)
RR
Montana
(5/7/2021)
RR
Oregon
(9/8/2022)
RR
Washington
(4/2/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/7/2021)
IAR
Wisconsin
(5/7/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/18/2012
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#: 7717Cross Plains, WI 53528

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