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Nathaniel L. Higgins

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Marysville, WA 98271
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CRD#: 6374659
NH

Professional summary


Nathaniel Louis Higgins, who also goes by Nate Higgins, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Marysville, Washington.

Nathaniel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Nathaniel has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, Series 22TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Nate Higgins

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) Real Estate Transition Solutions, Investment related, Start date: January 2022, Kirkland, WA, Position: Analyst, Duties: Financial and research analyst, 1031 Exchanges, DST Recommendations. Full time during trading hours. 2) Secure Asset Management, LLC, Investment related, Start date: March 2020, Registered Assistant for Investment Advisory related activities. 1-5 hours/month during business hours. OUTDOORS FOR ALL FOUNDATION POSITION: Board of Directors NATURE: Volunteer INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2024 ADDRESS: 6344 NE 74th St, Suite 102, WA 98115, United States DESCRIPTION: Board of Directors, setting policy, teaching Nordic skills to folks with disabilities. MCKEON FINANCIAL POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 65 START DATE: 10/01/2024 ADDRESS: 1507 172nd St Ne Ste 201, Marysville WA 98271, United States DESCRIPTION: Registered Rep and Investment Advisor Rep

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 1, 2024 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1507 172nd St Ne Ste 201, Marysville, WA 98271
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Marysville, WA
Current

October 1, 2024 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1507 172nd St Ne Ste 201, Marysville, WA 98271
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Marysville, WA
Past

January 28, 2022 - May 13, 2024

AURORA SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 46147
Kirkland, WA
Past

January 7, 2022 - May 13, 2024

SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 144046
Portland, OR
Past

September 27, 2019 - February 14, 2020

EQUILUS GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 300142
EAST WENATCHEE, WA

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
Washington
(10/1/2024)
IAR
Washington
(10/1/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/25/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/1/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/28/2022
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
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

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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717Marysville, WA 98271

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