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Carol S. Brandt
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
PALATINE, IL 60067
CRD#: 716627
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Carol Sue BrandtINDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Professional summary
Carol Sue Brandt, who also goes by Carol Sue Pitchford, Carol Sue Whipka, is a registered financial professional currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Palatine, Illinois.
Carol is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1980. Carol has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 22TO, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Carol Sue Pitchford | Carol Sue Whipka
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 3, 2024 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 134 W. Slade Street Suite One, Palatine, IL 60067RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
PALATINE, IL
Past
January 19, 2024 - October 5, 2024
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
PALATINE, IL
Past
January 27, 1993 - January 19, 2024
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
PALATINE, IL
Past
October 27, 1987 - December 31, 1992
GENEVA SECURITIES,INC.
BD
CRD#: 16178
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past
December 24, 1986 - November 20, 1987
WHYTECLIFFE SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 17880
PALATINE, IL
Past
October 6, 1980 - November 21, 1986
SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 759
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
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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(10/3/2024)
RR
Florida(10/3/2024)
RR
Illinois(10/3/2024)
RR
Indiana(10/3/2024)
RR
Nevada(10/3/2024)
RR
North Carolina(10/7/2024)
RR
South Carolina(10/28/2024)
RR
Washington(10/3/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(10/3/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 9/22/1980
Registered Representative ExaminationSRO 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
624
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 | 54,951 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 12,925,435,801 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 15 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
| Bond | 1 |
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Company Information
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
CRD#: 7717Palatine, IL 60067TRUST BUT VERIFY
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