Independent Financial Group (IFG), a San Diego-based independent broker-dealer, announced the promotions of Chad Cristo as Head of Business Development – West Region and Kelsey Hasterlik to Regional Business Development for the Mountain Region.
The promotions follow closely on the heels of the firm’s appointments of Steven Gensler as Senior Vice President of Advisor Growth and Development, and Bruce Levitus as Regional Business Development – East Region.
“Both Chad and Kelsey bring tremendous experience, relationships and leadership to their new roles,” said David Fischer, IFG Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer. “Their promotions, along with the other enhancements we have made to our leadership team in recent weeks, reflect our commitment to recruiting accomplished, independent-minded advisors and expanding IFG’s reach across key regions as we continue to grow with intention.”
Both Cristo and Hasterlik will report to Fischer. In 2022, Cristo started at IFG as Senior Vice President of National Sales and Marketing. Hasterlik joined the firm in 2018 and held positions including Senior Regional Advisor Consultant and Product Strategist.
Founded in 2003, IFG supports more than 600 independent financial professionals in over 400 offices.
Janeesa Hollingshead, Contributing Editor at Wealth Solutions Report, can be reached at editor@wealthsolutionsreport.com.
