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Kerry Jeanne Schmitz

Investment Adviser Representative at Independent Financial Group, LLC

Buffalo, MNCRD #4440055Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
23 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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Kerry Jeanne Schmitz is an investment adviser representative in Buffalo, MN, currently registered with Dougherty & Associates Financial Advisors, Inc. and Independent Financial Group, LLC. They have worked in the securities industry since 2003 and were previously registered with RBC Capital Markets, LLC. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in Minnesota.

Office

103 Marty Drive, Suite 101
Buffalo, MN 55313

Advisors at this office: 3

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 17, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Minnesota
Broker:
1 state or territory

Minnesota

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

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 4/1/2003
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 1/17/2003

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Independent Financial Group, LLCCurrent
2/6/2015 – Buffalo, MN
Dougherty & Associates Financial Advisors, Inc.Current
12/23/2013 – Buffalo, MN
Independent Financial Group, LLC
1/3/2013 – 12/31/2014San Diego, CA
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
4/2/2003 – 1/8/2013Minneapolis, MN

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. Independent Financial Group
    Jan 2013 – no end date reportedBuffalo, MN
  2. Dougherty & Associates Financial Advisors, Inc
    Jan 2013 – no end date reportedBuffalo, MN

Official records & sources

Data as of August 11, 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

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of September 29, 2026

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