Fresno, CA East Shaw Avenue Office

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Independent Financial Group, LLC

Enterprise

Firm-wide stats for Independent Financial Group, LLC

Total advisors

460

Across 290 offices

Clients per advisor

56 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$474,424 Typical

HNW client ratio

9% Low

About

Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base that includes individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension/profit‑sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management through its AccessPoint and Schwab CAM platforms, third‑party asset manager (TPAM) programs, separately managed accounts, unified managed accounts, and retirement plan services.

Investment Adviser Representatives (IARs) develop and implement client strategies using firm‑ and third‑party models, with client risk tolerances gathered via questionnaires to create Statements of Investment Selection and tailored proposals. The firm’s model construction and manager selection processes combine strategic asset allocation, multi‑manager/hybrid portfolios, and ongoing due diligence and monitoring, with a mix of passive and active exposures across standard risk profiles.

Compared with many large enterprise firms, IFG operates as a dually registered broker‑dealer and investment adviser—its brochure discloses that many IARs are dually licensed and that commissionable brokerage and ticket‑charge markups remain part of the business, creating potential conflicts that the firm describes and monitors. The firm is privately owned with no network affiliation and discloses several regulatory matters and remediation actions (including recent SEC and FINRA matters and a late Form 13F filing), as well as participation in third‑party programs (e.g., FundVest and cash‑sweep arrangements) that distinguish its revenue and custody relationships from many peers.

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Expertise

Wealth management Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Location

1318 East Shaw Avenue, Suite 200

Fresno CA 93710

Advisors at this office

4

Advisors at this office

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Kenneth B

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Fresno, CA

Independent Financial Group, LLC

Kenneth Burkett is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently with Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2016. He previously worked at Capital Financial Services, Inc. from 2008 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is an officer and director of Burkett Farms, engaged in farming and farm management. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning using both proprietary and third-party models, combining active and passive strategies across various risk profiles.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Scott S

Series 63, Series 65

Fresno, CA

Independent Financial Group, LLC

Scott Smith is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Capital Financial Services Inc., Signator Investors, Inc., and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Outside of advising, he is co-owner of Abigail's Candy Shop in Clovis, CA. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and active and passive strategies to develop client-tailored investment solutions.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Robert G

Series 63, Series 65

Fresno, CA

Independent Financial Group, LLC

Robert Gunning is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Princor Financial Services Corp, Principal Life Insurance Co, Wedbush Securities Inc., UBS Financial Services, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volunteer board member for the East Fresno Rotary Club and Reading and Beyond. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension/profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing both firm- and third-party models to tailor investment strategies according to client risk profiles.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Dennis C

Series 63, Series 66

Fresno, CA

Independent Financial Group, LLC

Dennis Contrestano is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Fresno, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets Corporation, UBS Financial Services, and Piper Sandler & Co. He also serves as a co-trustee for a family trust account. Independent Financial Group provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, offering portfolio management through various platforms and a combination of active and passive investment strategies.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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