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Paul R. Sutherland

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
GRANTS PASS, OR 97526
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CRD#: 6386045
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Professional summary


Paul R Sutherland is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Grants Pass, Oregon.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Paul has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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) NOTARY POSITION: Notary NATURE: Notary INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 12/31/2013 ADDRESS: 1454 Nw 6th Street, Grants Pass OR 97526, United States DESCRIPTION: NOTARY PUBLIC (2) INVESTMENT RESOURCES, INC. POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 35 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 35 START DATE: 09/04/2014 ADDRESS: 1454 Nw 6th Street, Grants Pass OR 97526, United States DESCRIPTION: REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE AT DBA USED FOR MARKETING PURPOSES (3) EQ PRESIDENT-CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS POSITION: Elders Quorum President NATURE: Volunteer INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 08/01/2021 ADDRESS: 1969 Williams Highway, Grants Pass OR 97527, United States DESCRIPTION: Serve on the ward council. (4) PAUL & ROBYN SUTHERLAND RENTAL PROPERTY POSITION: Owner/Landlord NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/2021 ADDRESS: 1297 Vista Drive, Grants Pass OR 97527, United States DESCRIPTION: Owner of the property and renting it out on a monthly basis. (5) TERRY C. LEE POA & ESTATE EXECUTOR POSITION: Volunteer NATURE: Acting as a POA, Trustee, Executor (Non-securities client). INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/01/2023 ADDRESS: GRANTS PASS OR 97526, United States DESCRIPTION: POA and executor of Terry C. Lee's estate. SEMINARY TEACHER-CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS POSITION: Volunteer NATURE: Volunteer INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/03/2024 ADDRESS: 1403 SE Rogue Dr, GRANTS PASS OR 97526, United States DESCRIPTION: Seminary teacher. Each weekday morning, I teach a gospel of Jesus Christ lesson to 14-15 year old high school students. PK LASER DESIGN POSITION: Owner NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/2024 ADDRESS: 1403 SE Rogue Drive, Grants Pass OR 97526, United States DESCRIPTION: Make laser designed game boards, boxes, earrings, and other custom items.

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

December 8, 2014 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1454 Nw 6th Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
GRANTS PASS, OR
Current

September 3, 2014 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1454 Nw 6th Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
GRANTS PASS, OR

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
Alabama
(9/15/2025)
RR
Alaska
(12/22/2021)
RR
California
(1/29/2018)
RR
Florida
(8/26/2024)
RR
Idaho
(7/1/2020)
RR
Nevada
(7/18/2024)
RR
Oregon
(10/23/2014)
IAR
Oregon
(12/8/2014)
RR
Texas
(7/3/2025)
RR
Utah
(5/25/2017)
RR
Washington
(1/2/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/23/2014
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

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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717Grants Pass, OR 97526

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