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Edward A. Hollett

SIERRA SHORE FINANCIAL
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
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CRD#: 726835
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Professional summary


Edward Alan Hollett, AIF®, who also goes by Edward Alan Hollet, is a registered financial advisor currently at SIERRA SHORE FINANCIAL located in Pismo Beach, California and INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Pismo Beach, California.

Edward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Edward has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 15, Series 5 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Edward Alan Hollet

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) SIERRA SHORE FINANCIAL POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Outside Registered Investment Advisor/Outside IAR INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 30 START DATE: 06/17/2003 ADDRESS: 500 Cypress Street, Suite S-15, Pismo Beach CA 93449, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% OWNER & IAR OF SIERRA SHORE FINANCIAL, A CA REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR OFFERING ADVISORY SERVICES (2) HOLLETT INSURANCE SERVICES POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/29/2020 ADDRESS: 500 Cypress Street, Suite S-15, Pismo Beach CA 93449, United States DESCRIPTION: Insurance sales and service for life, and health insurance.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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AIF®

Experience


Current

June 18, 2003 - Present

SIERRA SHORE FINANCIAL

Office #1: 500 Cypress St. Suite S-15, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
RIA
CRD#: 126811
Pismo Beach, CA
Current

November 1, 2013 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 500 Cypress Street Suite S-15, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Pismo Beach, CA
Current

May 13, 2003 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 500 Cypress Street Suite S-15, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Pismo Beach, CA
Past

December 15, 1998 - May 6, 2003

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 10249
BAKERSFIELD, CA
Past

October 29, 1998 - May 6, 2003

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

December 15, 1997 - November 12, 1998

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

August 17, 1993 - December 31, 1997

FINANCIAL WEST GROUP

BD
CRD#: 16668
RENO, NV
Past

May 24, 1993 - September 14, 1993

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 28, 1987 - November 18, 1989

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 26, 1982 - October 15, 1987

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

March 23, 1981 - March 31, 1982

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7600

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
Arizona
(2/11/2016)
RR
California
(5/13/2003)
IAR
California
(6/18/2003)
RR
Florida
(5/13/2003)
IAR
Texas
(1/19/2016)
RR
Texas
(1/20/2016)
RR
Utah
(9/18/2020)
RR
Washington
(4/29/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/1/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 1/23/1984
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/17/1981
Interest Rate Options Examination
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 7717Pismo Beach, CA 93449

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