Independent Financial Group, LLC (IFG) is thrilled to announce that three of its Elite Advisors have been named to InvestmentNews’ prestigious Five Star Independent Advisors list for 2025. This exclusive recognition highlights advisors who deliver outstanding client service, expert financial guidance, and a trusted partnership in helping clients reach their goals.
Kirk Badii, a four-time IFG Elite Advisor, brings 13 years of financial services experience to his role as Managing Partner of Badii Group Private Wealth Management. Since joining IFG in 2020, he has focused on helping founders and entrepreneurs navigate pre- and post-sale liquidity events, develop wealth transfer strategies, secure tailored lending solutions, and design comprehensive financial plans. Kirk holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation.
Badii shared, “I’m humbled and deeply grateful for the trust our clients place in us every day. It’s an honor to do this work alongside a team that puts in the hard work and care it takes to help our clients thrive.”
With a passion for helping clients achieve financial confidence, Dustin Blodgett, Founder and CEO of Insight Capital Management, has quickly built a reputation for excellence. Bringing twelve years of advisory experience, Dustin joined IFG in 2023 and is now a two-time IFG Elite Advisor. He specializes in crafting personalized wealth management and retirement plans, backed by his Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) credentials, as well as Series 6, 7, 63, and 65 licenses.
“Being named among the best advisors is a true privilege,” stated Blodgett. “For me, success is measured by the positive impact we make in the lives of the families and individuals we serve. This recognition inspires me to keep improving, keep learning, and keep putting our clients first in everything we do. I’m grateful to my team for their dedication, and to our clients for the trust that makes our work so meaningful.”
Bryan Mazza, President of Mazza Financial Group, Inc., has more than 30 years of experience in financial planning and investment management. Since becoming part of IFG in 2022, Bryan leads the firm’s efforts in creating customized, goals-based financial plans, investment strategies, and portfolio designs tailored to each client’s unique needs.
“I want to thank all my clients that have voiced their support for their experiences working with me and the team at Mazza Financial Group, Inc.,” said Mazza. “I also want to thank InvestmentNews for the work done to highlight the value of independence and independent financial advice and IFG for their support in helping me deliver the best client experience. It is an honor to be recognized for our work helping clients achieve.”
David Fischer, Co-Founder of IFG, expressed, “We’re incredibly proud to see Kirk, Dustin, and Bryan recognized as 5-Star Independent Advisors by InvestmentNews. This recognition highlights the genuine care, dedication, and trust they bring to every client relationship. Their commitment to putting clients first truly reflects the values we stand for at IFG.”
About InvestmentNews 5-Star Independent Advisors
InvestmentNews Five Star Independent Advisors honors financial advisors who stand out for their expertise, dedication, and commitment to client service. The list is based on nominations from clients who have experienced exceptional guidance and support. Advisors are evaluated on communication, portfolio performance, investment knowledge, client trust, and customer service. Unlike awards that focus only on assets under management, this recognition emphasizes quality service and value delivered.
About Kirk Badii
Kirk Badii, CEPA, is the Managing Partner of Badii Group Private Wealth Management. He has been recognized as Best Investment Manager in Southlake for four consecutive years (2021–2024) and was recently named Best Investment Manager in the Southwest Region for 2025 by InvestmentNews. An avid golfer, Badii is a member of several Golf Digest Top 100-ranked golf courses around the United States. He and his wife live with their two children and split their time between Westlake, Texas, and Park City, Utah.
About Dustin Blodgett
Dustin Blodgett, CFP®, CIMA®, is the Founder and CEO of Insight Capital Management. 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 Bryan Mazza
Bryan Mazza is the President of Mazza Financial Group, Inc. (MFG). Prior to co-founding MFG, Mazza worked in the investment department of University Equities Corporation and as a representative at Prudential. He has been a leading advisor committed to independence, client-centric financial planning, and a forward-thinking approach to asset management. Over the last three decades, he has been recognized for both the quality of his planning and his achievements. He has also been a featured speaker at many conferences and in a nationally distributed video on client-centric planning. Mazza earned his degree in Psychology from the University of Washington. He enjoys spending time with his family, supporting the Huskies and Sounders, boating, golfing, and traveling.
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 is an eight-time winner of the Inc. 5000 list of “Fastest Growing Private Companies in the US.” The San Diego Business Journal ranked IFG #7 among the Largest Private Companies in San Diego in 2022 and 2023. Financial Planning Magazine ranked IFG 1st for women as a percentage of producing representatives in 2025 and 7th for financial advisor payout in 2024, while InvestmentNews ranked the firm in the top 10 for payout and account assets in 2024. Financial Advisor Magazine listed IFG as the 15th largest national independent broker-dealer and #2 for privately held broker-dealers based on gross revenue in 2025.