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David Karl Hansch

Investment Adviser Representative at Independent Financial Group, LLC

San Juan Capistrano, CACRD #1020500Dual-registered
Disclosure(s) on record — verify on FINRA BrokerCheck
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
43 yrs
Exams Passed
6

Professional summary

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David Karl Hansch is an investment adviser representative with Independent Financial Group, LLC in San Juan Capistrano, CA, where they have been registered since 2017. They have worked in the securities industry since 1983 and have been registered with 4 firms, including Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Hansch Financial Group, LLC. They have passed 6 industry qualification exams, including the Series 7 (general securities representative), Series 24 (general securities principal), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in California.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
California
Broker:
5 states and territories

California, Colorado, Indiana, New Jersey, New Mexico

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 9/13/1982
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 8/15/1987
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 9/13/1982
Series 22
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
Passed 8/16/1982
Series 24
General Securities Principal Examination
Passed 3/17/2004

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Independent Financial Group, LLCCurrent
11/30/2017 – San Juan Capistrano, CA
Cetera Advisor Networks LLC
5/5/2008 – 12/12/2017San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hansch Financial Group, LLC
9/21/2007 – 12/31/2013Dana Point, CA
Associated Planners Investment Advisory Inc
12/14/2001 – 4/23/2008San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hansch Financial Group, LLC
2/14/2005 – 12/31/2005San Juan Capistrano, CA

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Cetera Advisor Networks LLC
    Jan 2013 – Nov 2017El Segundo, CA
  2. Hansch Financial Group
    Jan 2014 – no end date reportedSan Juan Capistrano, CA
  3. Independent Financial Group
    Nov 2017 – no end date reportedSan Juan Capistrano, CA

Official records & sources

Data as of June 26, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Independent Financial Group, LLC

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Commissions
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
  • Performance-based fees
Firm account minimum
$25,000 (waivable)
Firm's annual rate schedule by assets
  • Up to $250,0002.16%
  • $250,000 - $500,0002.12%
  • $500,000 - $1 Mil2.10%
  • $1 Mil - $2 Mil2.06%

+2 more tiers on the firm profile

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthBanking or Thrift InstitutionsPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalOther Investment AdvisersInsurance CompaniesSovereign WealthCorporations

Firm assets under management

$5B–$25B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
484
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
26
Main office:
San Diego, CA
SEC file number:
801-62667

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Form ADV data as of September 29, 2026

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