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John B. Dewey

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP
Bloomington, MN 55439
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CRD#: 855996
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Professional summary


John Byron Dewey JR, CFP®, who also goes by John Byron Dewey, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Bloomington, Minnesota.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1978. John has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO, Series 22TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 1 and Series 26 exams.

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Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Retirement Planning
Insurance Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Estate Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John Byron Dewey

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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

Start date: 1987

Experience


Current

January 4, 2021 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 7825 Washington Avenue South Suite 410, Bloomington, MN 55439
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Bloomington, MN
Current

January 4, 2021 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 7825 Washington Avenue South Suite 410, Bloomington, MN 55439
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Bloomington, MN
Past

October 31, 2008 - December 31, 2020

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past

October 31, 2008 - December 31, 2020

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past

November 2, 2007 - October 31, 2008

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 13626
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past

October 1, 2002 - October 31, 2008

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past

July 25, 1985 - July 31, 1986

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
Past

August 24, 1978 - October 1, 2002

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX

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
(1/4/2021)
RR
California
(1/4/2021)
RR
Colorado
(1/4/2021)
RR
Florida
(1/4/2021)
RR
Illinois
(1/4/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(1/4/2021)
IAR
Minnesota
(1/4/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(3/20/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/4/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/20/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 8/17/1978
Registered Representative 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#: 7717Bloomington, MN 55439

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