San Diego, CA Office

David Vaz is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Financial Group since 2004 and also serves as a board member of NOLAH, Inc., a charitable organization focused on projects for disabled veterans. Vaz maintains insurance agent roles outside of his advisory work. 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 emphasizes strategic asset allocation and combines active and passive investment approaches through various managed account platforms and third-party programs.

Francesco Ruggeri is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TCFG Investment Advisors, Securities America Advisors, and Wells Fargo, among others. Outside of advisory services, Ruggeri is a passive investor in several restaurant ventures, including a San Francisco omakase restaurant, and holds ownership in related business entities. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm employs a combination of strategic asset allocation and multi-manager portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management through various platforms and third-party managers.

Jon Greulich is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Principal Securities, Bb&T/John Burman Insurance, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in selling employee benefits and group health plans through separate insurance businesses. Independent Financial Group, LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate and pension plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management using a combination of firm and third-party models, blending passive and active investments across various risk profiles.

Nancy Rhew is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2007. She previously worked at Kingsroad Financial Insurance Services Inc. and Mass Mutual Investors Services. In addition to her advisory role, she owns a marketing DBA called Financial Chapters and is a licensed insurance agent offering various insurance products. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm employs both proprietary and third-party models to develop customized investment strategies, combining active and passive management across a range of risk profiles.

Gregory Chachas Jr. is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and with 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wedbush Securities Inc., Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He serves as a board member or officer for Chachas Land Co Inc. and Comstock Land and Mining LLC. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through various platforms, employing a combination of passive and active strategies tailored to client risk profiles.