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CFP
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CFP

Roger Smith

36 Years of Experience
San Diego, CA
Broker

Roger Smith is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC, based in San Diego, CA, with 36 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 44,045 clients with $11B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
538 advisors
Number of Clients
44,045 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$257K average
Assets Under Management
$11.3B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$5K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)

IFG offers investment management through various programs, including AccessPoint, Custom Asset Management, and Third Party Asset Managers. Fees are based on a percentage of the value of your account and are negotiable. Transaction charges may also apply. The maximum advisory fee is 3.00% per year. IFG and its IARs may receive additional compensation from product sponsors, which creates a conflict of interest.

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Location

12671 High Bluff Dr, Ste 200, San Diego, CA, 92130

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Roger is a non-participating limited partner in Iowa Brewing Company, LLC since 2017. He also volunteers with the Investments and Wealth Institute, dedicating minimal time to this role.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Independent Financial Group, LLCBroker
January 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos
Independent Financial Group, LLC
January 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos
Previous Registrations
RBC Capital Markets, LLCBroker
August 2019 - January 2023 · 3 yrs 5 mos
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
August 2019 - January 2023 · 3 yrs 5 mos
First Allied Securities, INC.Broker
July 2017 - August 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo
First Allied Advisory Services, INC.
July 2017 - August 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo
LPL Financial LLCBroker
February 2015 - July 2017 · 2 yrs 5 mos
LPL Financial LLC
February 2015 - July 2017 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Zions Direct, INC.Broker
October 2014 - February 2015 · 4 mos
Zions Capital Advisors, INC.
October 2014 - February 2015 · 4 mos
Bosc, INC.Broker
May 2013 - November 2014 · 1 yr 6 mos
Bok Financial Advisors
April 2013 - November 2014 · 1 yr 7 mos
Ashfield Capital Partners
November 2011 - April 2013 · 1 yr 5 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.
May 2008 - May 2011 · 3 yrs
UBS Financial Services INC.Broker
April 2008 - May 2011 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Morgan Stanley & CO., Incorporated
April 2007 - April 2008 · 1 yr
Morgan Stanley & CO., IncorporatedBroker
April 2007 - April 2008 · 1 yr
Morgan Stanley
May 2000 - April 2007 · 6 yrs 11 mos
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
October 1999 - April 2007 · 7 yrs 6 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
August 1994 - October 1999 · 5 yrs 2 mos
Securities Corporation of IowaBroker
July 1989 - August 1994 · 5 yrs 1 mo
State Registrations2 states
CACO
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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