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INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC RANKED AMONG TOP TIER OF BROKER-DEALER FIRMS, August 30, 2006
DAVID A. FISCHER JOINS INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AS MANAGING DIRECTOR, August 3, 2005
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP NEARING 100 REPRESENTATIVES, September 1, 2004
HAGERTY STEWART, LLC & ASSOCIATES BECOMES INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC, January 15, 2004
For immediate release
October 12, 2006
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INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC LISTED AS SAN DIEGO'S FASTEST GROWING PRIVATE COMPANY FOR 2006, GARNERS RUNNER-UP STATUS FOR BROKER-DEALER OF THE YEAR
SAN DIEGO, Calif.— The San Diego Business Journal has named Independent Financial Group, LLC as San Diego’s fastest growing private company for 2006. Independent Financial Group was additionally listed as one of the nation’s top broker-dealer firms for 2006 in an industry wide survey conducted by Investment Advisor Magazine.
In its annual September special section featuring San Diego’s 100 fastest growing private companies, the San Diego Business Journal cited Independent Financial Group’s impressive 3,561 percent revenue growth rate over the past three years. Independent Financial Group principals Joe Miller, Scott Heising and David Fischer received the award for San Diego’s top growing private company from Armon Mills, the president and publisher of the San Diego Business Journal, during a reception on Sept. 21.
In a poll conducted by Investment Advisor Magazine, Independent Financial Group was listed in the September 2006 issue as runner up for the 2006 Broker Dealer of the Year Award for broker-dealers with less than 200 representatives.
“It has been quite a quarter for us, being recognized as San Diego’s fastest growing private company and being runner up for recognition as Broker-Dealer of the year in our industry.” said Miller, CEO and managing director of Independent Financial Group. “The Fastest Growing Private Company Award is a direct result of the quality of employees we have and the great financial professionals that have chosen to associate with us. Coupled with runner-up status for Broker-Dealer of the Year, this recognition will allow us to continue to attract the best financial professionals and employees who want to be part of our thriving company.”
Independent Financial Group was founded in 2003 by Scott Heising and a group of experienced industry professionals to serve the needs of independent financial representatives. As an independent broker-dealer firm, the company empowers representatives by giving them the flexibility and tools to meet the needs of their clients. The company now supports more than 160 independent financial representatives in 85 offices in 11 states by offering superb service provided by an experienced staff of professionals as well as industry-focused technology in an environment where the representative is treated as a valued client and true independence is paramount.
For immediate release
August 30, 2006
Media contact:
Robert Bradford
GKM
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760.438.8100
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC RANKED AMONG TOP TIER OF BROKER-DEALER FIRMS
SAN DIEGO, Calif.—Independent Financial Group, LLC, a securities and investment firm based in San Diego, has been ranked among the fastest growing companies in the industry by three major trade publications.
Financial Planning, in its annual independent broker-dealer survey, listed Independent Financial Group as the fastest growing broker-dealer firm among the company’s industry peers, citing the company’s revenues increasing 106 percent. The publication also listed Independent Financial Group as one of the top “Up and Comers” in its June 2006 issue. Financial Advisor has listed Independent Financial Group as the 40th largest independent broker-dealer in the country for gross revenues. In the June 2006 issue of Investment Advisor, Independent Financial Group was ranked number 12 out of the top independent broker-dealers in average gross production per representative for 2005.
“We are extremely pleased to be acknowledged by prominent industry publications as a leader in the field,” said Joe H. Miller, CEO and managing director of Independent Financial Group. “We have had impressive growth and undeniable success since we started the company in 2003, and we are committed to continuing this trend and maintaining our core values.”
Independent Financial Group was founded in 2003 by Scott Heising and a group of experienced industry professionals to serve the needs of independent financial representatives. As an independent broker-dealer firm, the company empowers representatives by giving them the flexibility and tools to meet the needs of their clients. The company now supports more than 150 independent financial representatives by offering superb service provided by an experienced staff of professionals as well as industry-focused technology in an environment where the representative is treated as a valued client and true independence is paramount.
Independent Financial Group, Inc.
August 3, 2005
DAVID A. FISCHER JOINS INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AS MANAGING DIRECTOR
San Diego, CA—Joe H. Miller, Chief Executive Officer of Independent Financial Group, Inc. (IFG) and Scott Heising, Chief Financial Officer of IFG, announced today that David A. Fischer is joining the Independent Financial Group leadership team as a Managing Director and equal partner. In addition, Fischer will be in charge of recruiting, transition and corporate marketing.
"Dave Fischer brings tremendous energy, knowledge and creativity to Independent Financial Group," said Joe H. Miller. "His addition to our management team allows us to better share responsibilities, resulting in better service to our broker–dealers and a stronger Independent Financial Group."
Fischer has over 19 years of industry experience in a multitude of roles including wholesaling, recruiting, corporate marketing and senior management at companies such as Linsco/Private Ledger, Putnam Companies and AIG SunAmerica. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of National Recruiting at AIG Advisor Group, where he was responsible for directing recruiting at all six of their networked broker dealers. Fischer graduated from Pepperdine University with a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Communications
Independent Financial Group, Inc. was founded in October 2002 by Scott Heising and a group of experienced industry professionals. Independent Financial Group, Inc. purchased Independent Financial Group, LLC (formerly Hagerty Stewart & Associates, LLC, a NASD member firm established in 1978) and moved its operations to San Diego.
With Independent Financial Group, LLC, independent financial representatives are offered first class service provided by an experienced staff of professionals as well as industry-focused technology in an environment where the representative is treated as a valued client.
For more information on Independent Financial Group, call (800) 269-1903.
Independent Financial Group, Inc.
September 1, 2004
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP NEARING 100 REPRESENTATIVES
San Diego, CA—In only 9 months, Independent Financial Group, LLC, a San Diego based broker–dealer, has grown from fewer than 20 to nearly 80 representatives. As of August 29th, the official count stood at 68 registered representatives, with 10 more in the registration process.
“Our list of goals this year was very, very long. While we have attained most of our near-term goals, the one goal we set that was the loftiest by far, to have 100 registered representatives by the end of calendar year 2004, now seems to be within reach. We could not possibly be more pleased with our growth,” said Joe Miller, Chief Executive Officer.
Having added a number of branches from competing broker–dealers, Independent Financial Group is included in a small group of independent broker–dealers who are making a resurgence in the marketplace following years of consolidation, buyouts, mergers, and overall contraction.
“There was so much contraction in the industry in the late 1990s, with many independents being consumed by large, monolithic insurance companies and banks, that the very existence of the independent broker–dealer concept seemed to be going the way of the dinosaur,” commented Dan Grenier, Director of Marketing for Independent Financial Group, adding, “There are many, many reps in the industry who are well suited to the wire-house, or insurance based broker–dealers. But there are also many—myself included—who came up through the independent ranks and cannot really flourish within the confines of the ‘big houses’ out there.”
Independent Financial Group, Inc. was founded in October 2002 by Scott Heising and a group of experienced industry professionals. Independent Financial Group, Inc. purchased Independent Financial Group, LLC (formerly Hagerty Stewart & Associates, LLC, a NASD member firm established in 1978) and moved its operations to San Diego.
With Independent Financial Group, LLC, independent financial representatives are offered first class service provided by an experienced staff of professionals as well as industry-focused technology in an environment where the representative is treated as a valued client.
For more information on Independent Financial Group, call (800) 269-1903.
Independent Financial Group, Inc.
February 3, 2004
CAPITAL GROWTH, INC. JOINS INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC AS AN OSJ BRANCH OFFICE
San Diego, CA—Scott Heising, President of Independent Financial Group, Inc., announced today that Capital Growth, Inc. has joined Independent Financial Group, LLC (formerly Hagerty Stewart & Associates, LLC) as an OSJ branch office. Capital Growth, Inc. President, Art Molloy, will serve on the Board of Directors of Independent Financial Group, LLC’s parent corporation, Independent Financial Group, Inc.
“Art Molloy and the financial professionals associated with Capital Growth, Inc.—Jay Wurtzler, Pat Brennan, John Cione, Craig Cooper and Ron Tanaka—are significant additions to our organization. The addition of a group of this caliber demonstrates that Independent Financial Group is providing the atmosphere, products and services demanded by top independent professionals,” said Scott Heising. “Like us, Capital Growth is committed to providing their clients with superior customer service by an experienced professional staff.”
Capital Growth, Inc., established in 1983 by Art Molloy, CFA, CFP, is an investment management and financial planning firm. The senior partners are Jay Wurtzler, CFP; W. Patrick Brennan; Craig A. Cooper; and John Michael Cione. Ron Tanaka, CFP, is also associated with their OSJ branch and works in Pasadena, CA. Capital Growth is a comprehensive Financial Planning and Investment Management firm focused on serving individuals, families and small businesses. These representatives provide investment advice to over 1,000 clients with over $80 million under management. For more information on Capital Growth, Inc. visit their website at http//www.capitalgrowthinc.com.
Independent Financial Group, Inc. (“IFG”) was founded in October 2002 by Scott Heising and a group of experienced industry professionals. IFG purchased Independent Financial Group, LLC (formerly Hagerty Stewart & Associates, LLC), a NASD member firm established in 1978 and moved its operations to San Diego. Independent Financial Group, LLC is committed to offering independent financial representatives first class service provided by an experienced staff of professionals and industry-focused technology in an environment where the representative is treated as a valued client.
Independent Financial Group, Inc.
January 15, 2004
HAGERTY STEWART, LLC & ASSOCIATES BECOMES INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
San Diego, CA—Scott Heising, Executive Vice President of Hagerty Stewart & Associates, LLC, announced today that the firm has changed its name to Independent Financial Group, LLC effective January 8, 2004. Mr. Heising also unveiled the firm’s new corporate identity. The new logo consists of a trademark—a series of gray toned parallel stripes within a circle and a bold blue italic “I”—and the text Independent Financial Group.
“Our new name reflects our commitment to independent brokers by providing groups of independent financial professionals superior customer service using industry-focused technology in an environment where every representative is treated as a valued client,” said Scott Heising. “The stripes in our new corporate identity represent the stripes of the American Flag, a symbol of freedom and independence. The forward leaning “I” represents innovation and commitment as embraced by the independent broker community we serve.”
Independent Financial Group, Inc. (IFG) was founded in October, 2002, by Scott Heising and a group of experienced industry professionals. IFG purchased Hagerty Stewart & Associates, LLC, a NASD and SIPC member firm established in 1978, and moved its operations to San Diego. Effective January 8, 2004, Hagerty Stewart & Associates, LLC’s name was changed to Independent Financial Group, LLC, aligning its identity with the parent company.
Independent Financial Group, LLC is committed to offering independent financial representatives first class service provided by a staff of experienced financial service professionals. Company headquarters are located in San Diego, CA, at 7425 Mission Valley Road, Suite 203.
Independent Financial Group
December 1, 2003
JOE H. MILLER JOINS INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING, NAMED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
San Diego, CA—Scott Heising, President of Independent Financial Group, Inc. announced today that Joe H. Miller has joined its management team as the Executive Vice President of Marketing. Miller will also serve on the Board of Directors of Independent Financial Group, Inc.
“We are excited to have Joe Miller join our team. He brings the point-of-view of the Independent Registered Representative/Financial Planner,” said Scott Heising. “His experience from having built a successful Broker Dealer organization will complement our strategic mission of restoring true independence and service for Independent Registered Representatives.”
Joe H. Miller graduated from the University of California-San Diego with a BA in Economics and has worked in the securities industry since 1982. Beginning as a Registered Representative and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), he went on to co-found United Pacific Securities, Inc. (UPSI), a Southern California Broker Dealer. Miller, with his partner Tom Altfillisch, built UPSI into a securities firm with over 180 representatives and approximately $18 million a year in commission revenues prior to its sale to SunAmerica, Inc. in 1998. From late 1998 until the present, Miller has managed the Carlsbad office of Sentra Securities Corporation while building a financial planning practice.
Independent Financial Group, Inc. (IFG) was founded in October, 2002, by Scott Heising and a group of experienced industry professionals. IFG purchased Hagerty Stewart & Associates, LLC, a NASD member firm established in 1978, and moved its operations to San Diego. Hagerty Stewart & Associates, LLC is committed to offering independent financial representatives with first class service provided by an experienced staff of professionals and industry-focused technology in an environment where the representative is treated as a valued client.
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