Your Trusted Partner to Launch, Grow, and Monetize Your Business
Innovative Financial Group (IFG) is a premier Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction (OSJ) dedicated to serving independent financial advisors nationwide. As one of the largest firm enterprises affiliated with Osaic Wealth, we specialize in helping advisors launch, grow, and ultimately monetize their businesses through thoughtful succession planning.
Our History
Meet Brian Heapps, President and CEO
Our job is to be your partner, advocate, and resource — helping you stay fiercely independent and focused on what matters most. If we ever fall short and aren’t earning your business, you’re free to walk away, no questions asked.
- Brian Heapps
Advisor Testimonials
Michaela F. Scott, MSFS, CFP®, RICP®, AIF®, C(k)P®, CPFA; The Strategic Retirement Benefits Group
“We opted to join and remain affiliated with IFG due to their steadfast commitment to our success. They use their influential stance within one of the largest independent broker-dealers to advocate for me, my team and fellow advisors. Their values align with ours leaving no doubt about their intentions and sincerity. It is truly 1+1=3 with the team at IFG.”
Non compensated client testimonial; may not be representative of all client experiences; no guarantee of future performance or success.
Lucas Lawson, CLU®; NFocus Financial Partners
“IFG has an A-team of industry professionals who were instrumental in the execution of my firm’s succession plan. Their support and guidance have allowed me and my team to focus on what is most important, building client relationships.”
Non compensated client testimonial; may not be representative of all client experiences; no guarantee of future performance or success.
Bobby Martin, Financial Planner; MyPFA
“The team at IFG has been an exceptional resource to my business...., especially during the transition period from my previous broker-dealer. I felt prepared for the transition, and we executed my entire book within weeks.”
Non compensated client testimonial; may not be representative of all client experiences; no guarantee of future performance or success.
Your Firm Journey
Owning your own business can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life, however, the journey can be difficult at times. We are here to provide the resources, support, and community to help you build the business of your dreams.
Launch
Ready to be a business owner, control how your business is run and the services that you provide to your clients? Don’t be overwhelmed by the process of launching your business. From branding to business setup to tech stack, we have you covered with a step-by-step process that takes you from a financial advisor to a business owner.
Grow
Growing your business means creating the infrastructure to serve your clients more effectively, run your business more efficiently, and scale your business more profitable. Our advisor-centric platform will help you do this, whether it is building a team around you, acquiring another practice, or outsourcing certain functions. We will help.
Succeed
You have built a sustainable business that has helped clients pursue their financial goals for decades. As you start to approach retirement, it is time to put a plan in place to help ensure your clients continue receiving the financial advice and service they need while monetizing the value of the business you built. We have created a separate platform SellMyFinancialPractice to help you do this and ensure your business and legacy last for generations.
Advisor Insights
Meet an Independent Advisor Affiliated With IFG
- California | A.Kimura Consulting
- Alan G. Moore, CLU®, ChFC® , AIF®
- Alex Petrovich,CFP®
- Alice Tang, ChFC®, MIM
- Aliina Laine
- Alissa Kimura, CPFA®, BFA®
- Allen Kishbaugh
- Allen Zeolla
- Amy J. Heapps, MSM
- Andrew Semrau
- Andrew Kacz
- Anthony Burgio
- Asa Lakeman, CFP®, CFS®
- Ashsha Hickey-Hughes, MBA
- Austin Watts
- Tennessee | Beyond Asset Management
- Blake Wayman, AIF®, CLTC®
- Blake Dorsett
- Bobby Martin
- Boone Lancaster
- Massachusetts | Boston Partners Wealth Management, LLC
- Oregon | BPG Wealth Management
- Bradford Rasor
- Brendan Hynes
- Brenton Harrison, CFP®, CLU®
- Brian Heapps, CLU® , ChFC®
- Texas | Buckstaff Financial Group
- Buddy Wootten, MS-CFP®, CLU®, CLTC®, AIF®
- California | Canyon Wealth Management and Insurance Solutions
- New Hampshire | Capital Advisory Group
- Carl Hanson
- Carmen Wagner
- Caroline Emswiler, CFP®
- Carri Berger
- Charles Herron, CFP®, AWMA, AIF®
- Christopher Benoit, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®
- Cliff Cosper, CFP®, AAMS®
- Massachusetts | Coastal Wealth Management
- Colette Safy
- Pennsylvania | Commonwealth Financial Associates
- Arizona | Corbin Financial, Inc.
- Cory Murdock, CFP®
- Curtis LeValley, CFP®, RICP®
- Curtis LeValley, Jr.
- Dale Baldwin
- Dan Velcheck, CPA®
- Dana Boudreau
- Daniel Enos
- Darrin Wall, CFP®
- Dave Reichert
- David Toth
- Deforrest Durham
- Dennis DeWitt
- Dmitri Sushenia
- Edward Reed
- Texas | Elevated Wealth Management
- Elizabeth Marr Topping
- Eric Lesage, CFP®, CPFA™, AIF®
- Florida | Feehan Wealth Management
- Francesca Silvestro
- Frank Hynes
- Frederick Blair, AAMS®, RFC®
- Frederick Johnson
- Tennessee | Freeman Wealth Management
- Garrett Smith
- Gary Thomas
- George McInnis
- Grant Tolman
- Gregory Hannah
- Gregory Fockler
- Hayley Porter, AIF®
- Hemantkumar Bhakta
- Nebraska | Heritage Financial Network, Inc.
- Hilary O'Malley
- Massachusetts | Hynes Financial Partners
- Igor Maskov
- Independent: All States | Innovative Financial Group
- Tennessee | Innovative Financial Group Chattanooga
- Jack Yvars, AIF®
- Tennessee | Jackson & Associates Financial Planning
- James Ott
- Jim Savarino, CLU®, ChFC®, LUTCF®, AIF®
- James Connors
- James Machock
- Janath V. Desilva, LUTCF
- Jared Smith
- Jason Ridinger
- Jay Ovsak
- Jeffery Owens, AIF®
- Jeffrey A. Kirk, ChFC®, CEP®
- Jennifer Borislow
- Jennifer DeGuire Freeman, CLTC®
- Jessica Porter, RICP®, AIF®
- Jim Plasko, RICP, AIF®, BFA
- Joe Jackson
- Joelle Spear
- John Signorotti, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®
- John Vassallo
- John Burke
- Jon Shore, CFP®, BFA™
- Jonathan Owens. CFP®, AIF®
- Jonathan Britton, CFP®
- Joseph Tavares
- Joseph Murphy, CLTC®
- Joseph Piegay
- Joy Baron, LUTCF®
- Justin Warren, CFP®
- Karen Robinson, CPFA®
- Katharine Corbin, CLU®, ChFC®
- Kathryn Zimmerman
- Keegan Johns
- Kevin Brackin
- Kevin Marshall
- Kevin Bateman
- Kevin Downes
- Kiley Hard
- Kim Holmes
- Kimberly Korf, AIF®, BFA™
- California | KKWealth Design
- Kristen Kroeger
- Kyle Hall
- Michigan | Lakeman Financial
- Laurie Ray
- Leonard Picone
- Nebraska | LeValley Wealth Management
- Lucas Lawson, CLU®
- Missouri | LuxPlan Financial
- Malcolm Thomas
- Mark Marroni
- Mark Widlowski, CLU®
- Marshall Miller, MBA, CWS®
- Matthew Hayes
- Matthew Radintz
- Matthew Feehan
- Matthew Rigatti
- Maureen Goddard
- Melissa Marrama
- Melissa Wiggins
- Michael Moh
- Michael Yoshihara
- Michael Jeter
- Michael Funk
- Michael Ryan
- Michael Edens
- Michael Marlowe
- Michael LeBarge
- Michaela Scott, MSFS, CFP®, RICP®, AIF®, C(k)P®
- Michelle Severson
- Mory Karimian, CLU
- California | Murdock Wealth Management
- Florida | MyPFA Wealth Management
- Nancy Hite
- Nathan Auclair
- California | Nathan Financial Services
- Texas | NFocus Financial Partners
- Nicholas Sliemers, CFP®
- Nikhil Dialani
- Noel Dulac, CFP®, ChFC®, C(K)P™, CPFA, AIF®
- Noot Kacinskas
- Norman Pelletier
- Independent: All States | Osaic Wealth Inc.
- Clyde Pat McFadden, CLU®
- Patrick Reardon
- Patrick Tannler
- Patrick Phillips
- Paul Karnes
- Paul A. Wieda, CLU®, ChFC®, AEP
- Paul Greeke, CFP®
- Phillip Orr
- California | Pillar Financial Group
- Quina Chang
- Randy McQueen
- Renee Hitchcock
- Massachusetts | Retirement Fiduciary Group, LLC
- Richard Davis
- Richard K. Walters
- Ricky Brickner
- South Carolina | RIM Financial
- Robert Breske
- Robert Warren, LUTCF®
- Robert Braun
- Robert Mitchell
- Robert "Rem" Cooper
- Robert Burgio
- Robert Beatty
- Ronald Nathan
- Ronald Emmert
- Ronald Kofstad
- Russell Buckstaff, LUTCF®, CSA®, CFP®
- Ryan Hammer, CLU®
- Samuel Baldwin
- Tennessee | Scenic City Wealth
- Scot Reynolds, CLTC®
- Scott Litten
- Sean Monroe
- Sean Bove, CFP®
- Sherri Rush
- Shinfen Wu
- Missouri | Shore Group Advisors
- Sidney Tyner
- Sigurd Spearing, MBA, AIF
- Silverio Archuleta
- Massachusetts | Spear Wealth Management
- Steve Ross, CLU®, ChFC®, LACP®, LUTCF®
- Stephen Tyner
- Steven Tuttle
- Steven Balloch
- Steven Nootbaar
- Sue Ellis
- Montana | Taurus Wealth Management
- Ted Dickinson
- Ted Monroe
- New Hampshire | The Strategic Retirement Benefits Group, LLC
- Thera Engle, CWS
- Thomas Pilkington
- Thomas Brown
- Thomas Wloch
- Thomas Eslinger
- Herman (Tommy) Thompson, Jr., CFP®, ChSNC®, ChFC®
- Tracy Talbot
- Travis Daly
- Trey Whalley
- Wendy Weant
- William Morrison
- William Keng
- William Spencer
- William Ryan