Independent Financial Group Appoints Scott Little to Lead Midwest Business Development
Independent Financial Group LLC, a privately held independent broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, has appointed 30-year industry veteran Scott Little to helm regional business development for the Midwest. The firm said the move strengthens its recruiting and growth efforts across an 11-state territory.
Little joins IFG with a background in senior leadership, having previously held key roles at Woodbury Financial, Advisor Group, and Osaic. He previously served as senior vice president of business development at Osaic from 2011 to 2025, where he was credited with driving adviser recruitment and enhancing market positioning.
“Scott’s experience, leadership style, and deep understanding of what high-performing advisers need to succeed make him an outstanding addition to IFG,” said David Fischer, co-founder and chief marketing officer of IFG. Fischer noted that Little’s presence provides advisers in the Midwest with a “knowledgeable, trusted resource” as they navigate career transitions.
“I’m excited to join IFG at a time when the firm is being very intentional about its growth,” Little said, emphasizing that IFG’s dedication to its community and its “quality over quantity” approach were primary factors in his decision to join the firm.
IFG said it has finalized a regional leadership structure designed to support advisers nationwide while maintaining its independent culture.
In addition to Little, the regional leadership team also includes: Chad Cristo, head of business development, West region; Kelsey Hasterlik, regional business development, Mountain region; and Bruce Levitus, regional business development, East region.
Based in San Diego, IFG currently supports more than 600 independent financial professionals. As of 2025, Financial Advisor Magazine ranked the firm as the 15th largest national independent broker-dealer. Previously reported by AltsWire, IFG appointed financial services executive Kevin M. Keefe as president and chief operating officer last spring.
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