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Meshan A. Smith
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Brentwood, TN 37027
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CRD#: 6071293
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Professional summary
Meshan Antoinette Smith, who also goes by Meshan Antoinette Johnson, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Brentwood, Tennessee.
Meshan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Meshan has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Meshan Antoinette Johnson
Other business activities
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(1) HENDERSON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. POSITION: Employee NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 12/01/2020 ADDRESS: 5409 Maryland Way, Suite 300, Brentwood TN 37067, United States DESCRIPTION: ASSISTANT & FINANCIAL PARAPLANNER AND SUPPORT ALL CIENT MEETINGS. (2) URBAN LEAGUE OF MIDDLE TN (UMLT) POSITION: BOARD MEMBER NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 08/15/2022 ADDRESS: 4316 Union Springs Ln., Arrington TN 37014, United States DESCRIPTION: COMMUNITY AND CIVIC INVOLVEMENT FOR UNDERSERVED PEFOPLE OF MIDDLE TN.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 28, 2022 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 5409 Maryland Way Suite 300, Brentwood, TN 37027RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Brentwood, TN
Current
October 28, 2022 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 5409 Maryland Way Suite 300, Brentwood, TN 37027RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Brentwood, TN
Past
December 3, 2020 - November 1, 2022
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23131
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past
December 1, 2020 - November 1, 2022
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past
January 30, 2017 - December 18, 2020
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 628
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past
June 25, 2012 - December 18, 2020
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 628
BRENTWOOD, TN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Tennessee(10/28/2022)
IAR
Tennessee(10/28/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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 |
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