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Thomas C. Sellin

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CRD#: 808358
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Thomas Clifford Sellin, who also goes by Tom Sellin, was a registered financial professional .

Thomas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Thomas had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Tom Sellin

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.
20& OF TIME-I AM AN INDEPENDENT PRODUCER OF FIXED LIFE AND ANNUITY AND HEALTH PRODUCTS FOR VARIOUS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES. I AM PAID COMMISSION ON MY SALES. 35% OF TIME- I OWN 51% OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC. 664 S. RIVERSHORE LANE, SUITE 150, EAGLE, ID, 83616. INVESTMENT RELATED. OWNER. I SHARE IN THE PROFITS IF THERE ARE ANY. I ALSO TAKE A SALARY. 3% OF TIME - I OWN 51% OF NUMBER 13, LLC DBA BATTERIES AND BULBS. I TAKE NO SALARY, BUT SHARE IN THE PROFITS IF THERE ARE ANY. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 2 HRS/WEEK - I OWN SELLIN PROPERTIES FLP WHICH OWNS VARIOUS PARCELS OF REAL ESTATE.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
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Experience

Past

October 19, 2005 - January 11, 2024

AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 135288
Eagle, ID
Past

August 18, 2005 - January 11, 2024

AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 135288
Eagle, ID
Past

May 15, 2002 - October 31, 2005

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110377
EAGLE, ID
Past

April 17, 2002 - August 31, 2006

FSA WEALTH PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 104513
EAGLE, ID
Past

November 28, 1995 - November 1, 2005

FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32460
EAGLE, ID
Past

November 6, 1995 - November 28, 1995

FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32460
Past

February 26, 1994 - November 6, 1995

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 1, 1992 - December 13, 1995

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

February 6, 1990 - December 31, 1991

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

October 24, 1989 - February 12, 1990

FOCUS II SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25068
Past

November 3, 1988 - October 30, 1989

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

September 22, 1988 - November 16, 1988

FOCUS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15023
Past

March 22, 1988 - March 30, 1989

WEST CONTINENTAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5924
Past

October 15, 1986 - March 22, 1988

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

August 12, 1985 - October 27, 1986

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
Past

September 23, 1982 - January 28, 1985

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167

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".
AI
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 135288 / SEC#: 801-69138, 8-66905

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/27/2008 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/4/2008 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/3/2008 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2008 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2008 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/9/2008 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/16/2008 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/8/2008 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/9/2008 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/19/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/25/1989
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/15/1986
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 5/19/1975
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 8/6/1996
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

AI
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 135288 / SEC#: 801-69138, 8-66905

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/27/2008 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/4/2008 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/3/2008 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2008 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2008 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/9/2008 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/16/2008 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/8/2008 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/9/2008 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2008 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
664 S Rivershore Lane Suite 150, Eagle, ID 83616
Mailing Address
Po Box 579, Eagle, ID 83616
Phone number
(208) 489-3131
Established
Idaho since 12/30/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
34

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)

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FINRA licenses (50 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV2A - AMENDED 11/6/2025 (11/6/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CARLSON, RYAN SHANEMEMBER, CEO4209072
FAXON, REYHEENA MARIAPRINCIPAL, FINOP4219599
KERBEIN, SHEILA APRINCIPAL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5571772
THOMAS, JOSEPH ALLISON JRMUNICIPAL PRICIPAL,REGISTERED OPTIONS AND SECURITIES FUTURES PRINCIPAL ,MEMBER1484206

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts2,987
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 604,888,609

Disclosures

Regulatory Event1

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Company Information

AMERICAN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 135288

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