Independent Financial Group, LLC (IFG), a San Diego-based, privately held independent wealth management provider, announced today the addition of Scott Little as Regional Business Development, Midwest.
Little is an accomplished business development and recruiting executive with more than 30 years of experience driving strategic growth initiatives across the independent financial services landscape. He has held senior leadership roles at Woodbury Financial, Advisor Group, and Osaic, where he played a key role in accelerating recruiting efforts, strengthening advisor retention, and identifying new market opportunities to support long-term, sustainable growth.
“Scott’s experience, leadership style, and deep understanding of what high-performing advisors need to succeed make him an outstanding addition to IFG,” said David Fischer, Co-Founder and CMO of IFG. “With Scott joining IFG, we now have strong coverage across eleven Midwest states, giving advisors in the region a knowledgeable, trusted resource as they consider their next chapter.”
Throughout his career, Little has been recognized for developing and executing comprehensive recruiting and growth strategies that integrate marketing, sales, product innovation, and advisor experience. His ability to align recruiting initiatives with broader business objectives has consistently positioned organizations for scalable growth, even in highly competitive environments.
Prior to joining IFG, Little served as Senior Vice President of Business Development at Osaic, where his strategic leadership contributed meaningfully to the firm’s recruiting momentum and overall market positioning. Known for his relationship-driven approach, Little has built lasting partnerships with advisors by focusing on long-term value, cultural alignment, and sustainable business growth.
“I’m excited to join IFG at a time when the firm is being very intentional about its growth—perhaps even more so because of its steadfast dedication to the community of people who make IFG what it is,” said Little. “IFG’s commitment to quality over quantity truly resonates with me. This is a firm that understands the importance of partnering with experienced, entrepreneurial advisors who are focused on building enduring practices while upholding an exceptionally high standard of service and community.”
With the addition of Little in the Midwest, IFG’s business development leadership team — led by Chad Cristo in the West, Kelsey Hasterlik in the Mountain Region, Bruce Levitus in the East, and now Scott Little — is positioned to support advisors nationwide while preserving the firm’s culture, service model, and long-term vision.
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.