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Assen A. Kuklin
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33948
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CRD#: 6241473
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Professional summary
Assen Alexandrov Kuklin is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Assen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Assen has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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WEALTH RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 11/03/2025 ADDRESS: 18501 Murdock Circle, Suite 301, Port Charlotte FL 33948, United States DESCRIPTION: BDA, Financial Advisory office 795 CRESTVIEW POSITION: Joint Owner Property NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/22/2025 ADDRESS: 795 Crestview, Port Charlotte FL 33948, United States DESCRIPTION: Me and wife own 50%, brother in law owns 50%, manage rental, fix issues etc CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE OF NORTH PORT POSITION: Wife's business NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/03/2025 ADDRESS: 14942 S Tamiami Trl, North Port FL 34287, United States DESCRIPTION: Wife's Chiropractic business
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 7, 2025 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 18501 Murdock Circle Suite 301, Port Charlotte, FL 33948RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL
Current
November 3, 2025 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 18501 Murdock Circle Suite 301, Port Charlotte, FL 33948RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL
Past
August 4, 2021 - November 4, 2025
DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 141238
Port Charlotte, FL
Past
July 20, 2021 - November 4, 2025
DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC
BD
CRD#: 141238
Port Charlotte, FL
Past
January 29, 2021 - August 30, 2021
ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288863
Port Charlotte, FL
Past
December 9, 2020 - August 30, 2021
ARKADIOS CAPITAL
BD
CRD#: 282710
Sarasota, FL
Past
June 19, 2019 - January 30, 2023
SKYWAY CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 124630
TAMPA, FL
Past
October 26, 2016 - May 24, 2019
AMERICAN ELM DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 153322
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Past
December 16, 2015 - October 6, 2016
ATEL SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 17229
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past
November 22, 2013 - December 4, 2015
REALTY CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 145454
NEW YORK, NY
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
Florida(11/3/2025)
IAR
Florida(11/7/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(11/3/2025)
RR
New York(11/3/2025)
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 |
Red Flags
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