Independent Financial Group (IFG) proudly announces that four of its Elite Advisors have been recognized in AdvisorHub’s 2025 Advisors to Watch rankings, which honor financial professionals making a measurable impact on today’s wealth management landscape.
The lists recognize advisors for building large, high-quality practices, achieving consistent year-over-year growth, and upholding the highest standards of professionalism. Nominees must have at least seven years of industry experience, manage a minimum of $150 million in client assets, and maintain a spotless regulatory record. Rankings are open to advisors from all firms, with no fees or sponsorships required for consideration.
Dustin Blodgett ranked #14 and Greg O’Donnell ranked #43 on the Top 100 Solo Advisors to Watch list. Mary Huntley ranked #53 on the Top 100 Women Advisors to Watch list. Chris Vizzi ranked #143 on the Top Advisors to Watch Under $1B list.
David Fischer, Co-Founder of IFG, shared his excitement:
“We are incredibly proud of Dustin, Greg, Mary, and Chris for this well-deserved recognition. Their dedication to their clients, growth, and professionalism exemplifies the very best of IFG’s independent spirit.”
About Dustin Blodgett
Dustin Blodgett, CFP®, CIMA®, is the Founder and CEO of Insight Capital Management and a nationally recognized financial advisor specializing in investment management and retirement planning for successful individuals and families. He joined IFG in 2023, bringing 12 years of experience as a financial advisor, and is a two-time Elite Advisor at IFG. A Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor and Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisor in 2023, 2024, and 2025, Blodgett was also named a 2025 InvestmentNews Top 100 Advisor, a 5-Star Independent Advisor, and a finalist for the InvestmentNews Advisor of the Year award. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the Marriott School of Business at BYU. Married with five children, Blodgett understands the challenges of balancing family, career, and financial security.
About Greg O’Donnell
Greg O’Donnell CFP®, is founder and CEO of O’Donnell Financial Group, Inc. He is an eight-time Elite Advisor at IFG and holds an extensive list of securities industry licenses, including the Series 6, 7, 26, 63, 65, California Life and Health Insurance licenses, as well as a real estate broker and mortgage licenses. Through his businesses, community involvement, radio show, and public appearances, O'Donnell has touched thousands, guiding folks while they strive for a richer and more rewarding future for nearly 33 years. He hosts a live weekly radio show, The Greg O’Donnell Financial Hour, which airs Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. on 680AM KNBR, 810AM KSFO, 107.7FM The Bone, and 790AM KABC. He has also appeared on Channel 7 ABC Market Commentary. A family man, coach, past board member of community-based Circle Bank, and mentor, Greg is grounded in his community.
About Mary Huntley
Mary Huntley, CFP®, is the team leader of Cambium Wealth and Legacy Strategies. She has 22 years of experience as a financial advisor and is a seven-time Elite Advisor at IFG. Since joining IFG in 2014, Huntley has been recognized both statewide and nationally, earning repeated honors as a Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor. She has also taken the stage with RJ Shook, the founder of the Forbes rankings, to share insights on advisor excellence. Huntley is passionate about the geometric nature of building strong teams and connections to serve clients and communities in deep and meaningful ways, and she credits all accolades to the collaborative efforts of her Cambium team. Outside of work, she is active in non-profit initiatives, enjoys time with her two adventurous elementary-aged children, and loves outdoor activities.
About Chris Vizzi
Chris Vizzi, CFP®, is a Co-Founding partner of South Coast Investment Advisors. He is a twelve-time Elite Advisor at IFG and holds Series 7, 66, and California Life and Health Insurance licenses. Vizzi has been recognized by InvestmentNews in the “40 Under 40” class of 2020, as Alternative Investment Advisor of the Year in 2024, as a Top 100 Advisor for 2025, and now as a Top Advisor to Watch Under $1B by AdvisorHub. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Economics with an emphasis in Accounting from the University of California, Santa Barbara. In 2013, Vizzi founded the LIFT Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) based in Orange County, CA, where he currently serves as Executive Director.
About Independent Financial Group
Independent Financial Group, LLC (IFG) is a privately held independent wealth management provider based in San Diego, California. Founded in 2003, IFG supports more than 600 independent financial professionals in over 400 offices nationwide with a comprehensive suite of business solutions. IFG has been widely recognized as a leading independent broker-dealer. In 2025, Financial Advisor Magazine listed IFG as the 15th largest national independent broker-dealer and #2 for privately held broker-dealers based on gross revenue. Financial Planning Magazine ranked IFG 1st for women as a percentage of producing representatives in 2025 and 7th for financial advisor payout in 2024. InvestmentNews ranked the firm in the top 10 for payout and account assets in 2024. IFG is an eight-time winner of the Inc. 5000 list of “Fastest Growing Private Companies in the US” and the San Diego Business Journal ranked IFG #7 among the Largest Private Companies in San Diego in 2022 and 2023.