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James D. Ehrenkrook

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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CRD#: 841189
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Professional summary


James David Ehrenkrook, AIF®, who also goes by Jim Ehrenkrook, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. James has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 1, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jim Ehrenkrook

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) HERITAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, AKA HERITAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC, AKA HERITAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 180 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 01/01/1986 ADDRESS: 1551 Livingston Avenue, Suite 102, West Saint Paul MN 55118, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% OWNER OF DBA HERITAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, USED FOR MARKETING PURPOSES. (2) HERITAGE INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, LLC POSITION: 50% Member NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 11/01/2021 ADDRESS: 4647 White Bear Parkway, White Bear Lake MN 55110, United States DESCRIPTION: Office condominium to be used by our operating company Heritage Financial Group, LLC. (3) BIRCHWOOD OFFICE PARK OF WHITE BEAR LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Board Member or Officer (Profit or Non-Profit) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/2021 ADDRESS: 4647 White Bear Parkway, White Bear Lake MN 55110, United States DESCRIPTION: Board Member.

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Certified licenses


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

Experience


Current

November 17, 2014 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 4647 White Bear Parkway, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
White Bear Lake, MN
Current

June 28, 2013 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 4647 White Bear Parkway, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
White Bear Lake, MN
Past

May 23, 2002 - July 1, 2013

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
WEST ST. PAUL, MN
Past

November 16, 1998 - May 29, 2002

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 17, 1994 - December 23, 1999

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

September 18, 1992 - November 16, 1998

UNITED PACIFIC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21986
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

November 7, 1989 - September 29, 1992

TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6359
IRVINE, CA
Past

May 23, 1989 - November 7, 1989

VALUE EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 13316
Past

August 1, 1986 - May 25, 1989

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249
Past

May 24, 1982 - August 1, 1986

TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6359

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
(3/22/2017)
RR
Colorado
(8/22/2013)
RR
Florida
(4/28/2021)
RR
Iowa
(10/23/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(6/28/2013)
IAR
Minnesota
(3/5/2015)
RR
Nebraska
(8/7/2013)
RR
Ohio
(1/5/2015)
RR
Texas
(6/28/2013)
IAR
Texas
(11/17/2014)
RR
Washington
(5/17/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/28/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/2/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 7/28/1977
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/11/1986
General Securities Principal Examination
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

Red Flags


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Company Information


INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717White Bear Lake, MN 55110

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