JL
Joshua W. Levitus
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Exton, PA 19341
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CRD#: 7402696
JL
Professional summary
Joshua William Levitus, who also goes by Joshua W Levitus, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Exton, Pennsylvania.
Joshua is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Joshua has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 52TO, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Joshua W Levitus
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 2, 2026 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 243 West Lincoln Highway, Exton, PA 19341RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Exton, PA
Current
April 2, 2026 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 243 West Lincoln Highway, Exton, PA 19341RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Exton, PA
Past
September 30, 2024 - April 1, 2026
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23131
PRINCETON, NJ
Past
July 27, 2023 - April 1, 2026
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
PRINCETON, NJ
Past
June 16, 2023 - December 31, 2025
NEW CENTURY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104553
PRINCETON, NJ
Past
February 8, 2023 - June 14, 2023
MCADAM LLC
RIA
CRD#: 170914
Philadelphia, PA
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
Connecticut(4/2/2026)
RR
Florida(4/2/2026)
RR
New Jersey(4/2/2026)
RR
New York(4/2/2026)
RR
North Carolina(4/6/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/2/2026)
IAR
Pennsylvania(4/2/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/22/2026
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/27/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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
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 |
Red Flags
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