Independent Financial Group, LLC (IFG) announced today the promotion of Kelsey Hasterlik, CFP®, to Regional Business Development, Mountain Region. This move reflects IFG’s continued investment in its renewal strategy, which emphasizes intentional growth, advisor selectivity, and strengthening the firm’s position as one of the industry’s most respected independent broker-dealers.
In her new role, Hasterlik will focus on recruiting accomplished, independent-minded financial advisors across the Mountain Region. She will execute IFG’s full cycle recruiting strategy by identifying and qualifying prospective advisors, building long-term relationships, and guiding them through a seamless onboarding experience. Hasterlik will help expand IFG’s footprint in the Mountain Region while maintaining the firm’s commitment to selectivity and excellence. She will report directly to David Fischer, Co-Founder & CMO of IFG.
“Kelsey brings a powerful combination of technical expertise, deep advisor relationships, and a proven track record of helping financial professionals grow their practices,” said David Fischer. “Her promotion underscores our focus on building a world-class recruiting team that can execute IFG’s renewal strategy with both precision and purpose.”
Hasterlik joined IFG in 2018 and has held key roles as Senior Regional Advisor Consultant and Product Strategist, where she supported advisors in expanding practice efficiency, optimizing client outcomes, and integrating advanced product solutions. Her 15-year career spans advisor consulting, asset management, trading, and alternative investments, giving her a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing today’s independent advisor.
Hasterlik shared, “I’m excited to step into this new role and work with David Fischer and the Recruiting team. After seven years at IFG, I’ve had the opportunity to truly understand both the ‘product’ that is IFG and the non-proprietary solutions we offer, as well as the back-office support and personal touch that set us apart. This promotion feels like a natural progression, and I look forward to welcoming high-quality advisors who will complement our existing community and add to the culture that makes IFG unique.”
Hasterlik’s promotion follows IFG’s recent announcement of Chad Cristo as Head of Business Development for the West Region, as part of the firm’s broader initiative to strengthen the business development team and expand its national recruiting footprint.
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.