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Ronald Appler

31 Years of Experience
Sykesville, MD
3 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance

Ronald Appler is a registered investment advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC, based in Sykesville, MD, with 31 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

Sykesville, MD

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History

Regulatory History (3)
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Customer Dispute
June 2024
Final
Customer Dispute
March 2018
Denied
Customer Dispute
December 2008
Denied
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Ronald is the 100% owner of Rocky Mountain High Financial Services, a DBA used for marketing purposes, dedicating full-time hours. He is also a licensed MD insurance agent offering various types of insurance products, and owns residential rental property, each taking minimal time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Independent Financial Group, LLCBroker
April 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 1 mo
Independent Financial Group, LLC
April 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 1 mo
Previous Registrations
H. Beck, INC.
March 2004 - April 2017 · 13 yrs 1 mo
H. Beck, INC.Broker
June 2003 - April 2017 · 13 yrs 10 mos
CBIZ Financial Solutions, INC.
January 2000 - December 2002 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Lasalle St Securities, L.L.C.Broker
September 1999 - June 2003 · 3 yrs 9 mos
H. Beck, INC.Broker
June 1994 - August 1999 · 5 yrs 2 mos
State Registrations6 states
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AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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